SmartExplorer1.0: A Novel Intelligent Framework for Path Planning in Robotics by Chiara Furio, Angelo Ugenti, Giulio Reina, Mario Massimo Foglia, Luciano Lamberti

“…The SmartExplorer1.0 algorithm (SE1.0) utilizes Digital Terrain Models (DTMs) as input to identify navigable areas and plan optimal routes by incorporating terrain gradients, obstacle types, and environmental conditions. …”
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A critical evaluation of Pure Pursuit, MPC and MPCC: Balancing simplicity, performance and constraints by Kong Xiangyiming, Fisher Callen, Evans Benjamin

“…The computational demands of optimization-based algorithms result in a computation delay where the algorithm calculates for the vehicle's position one iteration behind its actual movement. …”
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Separable Reversible Data Hiding in Encrypted 3D Mesh Models Based on Spatial Clustering and Multi-MSB Prediction by Y. Mao, Y. Xu

“…Input model vertices are partitioned into exclusive clusters through spatial clustering, ensuring close proximity within each cluster. An optimal reference vertex search algorithm is then used to identify the best reference vertex in each cluster to maximize embeddable capacity, and multi-MSB prediction determines the embedding length for each embeddable vertex. …”
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Enhancing Vertical Trajectory Reconstruction in SASS-C: Advanced Segmentation, Outlier Detection, and Filtering Techniques by Daniel Amigo, David Sánchez Pedroche, Jesús García, José Manuel Molina, Jekaterina Trofimova, Emmanuel Voet, Benoît Van Bogaert

“…The invalid detection algorithm, while incurring a slight computational cost, significantly enhances trajectory accuracy. …”
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A comparative study of ultra-massive MIMO intelligent receivers with adversarial robustness and energy efficiency for 6G applications by Pushkar Nidagundi, Advesh Darvekar, Malik Amber, Ramesh R

“…The Taguchi method yields up to 40 % improvement in energy efficiency while maintaining near-perfect BER. Practical implications of massive power consumption, system complexity, and execution time are discussed, alongside a comparative analysis with recent neural network and genetic algorithm optimizations. …”
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Toward a unified gait freeze index: a standardized benchmark for clinical and regulatory evaluations by Alessandro Schaer, Henrik Maurenbrecher, Carlo Mangiante, Roman Sobkuliak, Kathrin Müsch, Paula Sanchez Lopez, Eduardo Martin Moraud, Eduardo Martin Moraud, Olgac Ergeneman, George Chatzipirpiridis

“…Our algorithm is made available as open-source Python code, promoting accessibility and reproducibility.…”
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An Effective Hybrid Strategy: Multi-Fuzzy Genetic Tracking Controller for an Autonomous Delivery Van by Mohammad Ghazali, Zaid Samadi, Mehmet Gol, Ali Demir, Kemal Rodoplu, Tarek Kabbani, Emrecan Hatipoğlu, Ahu E. Hartavi

“…Their output signals are optimally weighted by a genetic algorithm to determine the proper allocation of control signals for calculating the final steering angle. …”
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Digital mapping of peat thickness and extent in Finland using remote sensing and machine learning by Jonne Pohjankukka, Timo A. Räsänen, Timo P. Pitkänen, Arttu Kivimäki, Ville Mäkinen, Tapio Väänänen, Jouni Lerssi, Aura Salmivaara, Maarit Middleton

“…In this study, we present a workflow for producing peat occurrence maps for the whole of Finland. For this, we used random forest classification to map areas with peat thicknesses of ≥ 10 cm, ≥30 cm, ≥40 cm, and > 60 cm. …”
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Targeted molecular generation with latent reinforcement learning by Ragy Haddad, Eleni E. Litsa, Zhen Liu, Xin Yu, Daniel Burkhardt, Govinda Bhisetti

“…We additionally show how our method can generate molecules that contain a pre-specified substructure while simultaneously optimizing for molecular properties, a task highly relevant to real drug discovery scenarios.…”
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CPFD Simulation of Operation Characteristics of a 10t/d Sludge and Biomass Co-incineration Fluidized Bed Reactor by REN Shaohui, YU Qiao, LIN Li, XIANG Jiatao, MA Lun, ZHANG Shihong

“…The study establishes four primary objectives: 1) Quantify hydrodynamic transitions (bubbling/turbulent regimes) under variable fluidizing air conditions; 2) Decipher fuel property impacts (sludge/biomass particle size, feedstock type) on nitrogen/sulfur pollutant transformation pathways (HCN→CNO→NO, H₂S→SO₂); 3) Evaluate bed material efficacy (dolomite, olivine, quartz sand) for in-situ emission control; and 4) Optimize reactor geometry (height-diameter ratios, feed configurations) to maximize combustion efficiency while minimizing environmental footprints. …”
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Energy Efficient Design for Two-Way AF Relay Networks by Yong Li, Zhengguang Zheng, Mingyue Zhao, Yunli Chen, Chuanyong Liu

“…In this paper, we consider a system where two source nodes communicate with each other via an amplify-and-forward (AF) relay node and study the power allocation schemes to maximize EE while ensuring a certain data rate. We propose an optimal energy-efficient power allocation algorithm based on iterative search technique. …”
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Medical care costs of cancer in the last year of life using national health insurance data in Korea. by Mihai Park, Inmyung Song

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AI-powered blockchain technology in industry 4.0, a review by Mohsen Soori, Roza Dastres, Behrooz Arezoo

“…Blockchain ensures the integrity and immutability of IoT data, while AI can analyze this data for insights and optimization. …”
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Decannulation ahead: a comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic framework for tracheotomized neurological patients by Rainer Dziewas, Tobias Warnecke, Bendix Labeit, Volker Schulte, Inga Claus, Paul Muhle, Anna Brake, Lena Hollah, Anne Jung, Jonas von Itter, Sonja Suntrup-Krüger

“…This framework promotes flexibility, enabling clinicians to tailor interventions to individual patient needs while maintaining safety and optimizing outcomes.…”
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Sequential Inversion for Helicopter Time-Domain Electromagnetics Based on a Regularized Extended Kalman Filtering by Sirui Zhou, Jun Lin, Chuandong Jiang, Haigen Zhou, Yanzhang Wang

“…Based on the sequential processing strategy of measuring while inverting, the REKF algorithm yields the optimal solution of the inversion objective function in just a few iterations, or even a single iteration, enabling near real-time calculations. …”
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Machine learning frameworks to accurately predict coke reactivity index by Ayat Hussein Adhab, Morug Salih Mahdi, Krunal Vaghela, Anupam Yadav, Jayaprakash B, Mayank Kundlas, Ankur Srivastava, Jayant Jagtap, Aseel Salah Mansoor, Usama Kadem Radi, Nasr Saadoun Abd, Samim Sherzod

“…Precisely forecasting coke reactivity index (CRI) plays a critical role in the metallurgical industry, as it enables optimization of coke quality, leading to cost-effective production and efficient resource utilization. …”
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Prediction-Based Tip-Over Prevention for Planetary Exploration Rovers by Siddhant Shete, Raúl Domínguez, Ravisankar Selvaraju, Mariela De Lucas Álvarez, Frank Kirchner

“…The proposed system employs linear accelerations and angular velocities measured by the accelerometer and the gyroscope of the Inertial Measurements Unit (IMU) to monitor the rover’s dynamic behavior and stability while navigating the environment. By leveraging deep learning algorithms, the system evaluates predictions and true measurements in real time to identify potential tip-overs. …”
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Bio-inspired clustering scheme for Internet of Drones application in industrial wireless sensor network by Farooq Aftab, Ali Khan, Zhongshan Zhang

“…The results indicate that the proposed scheme has improved 60% and 38% with respect to ant colony optimization and grey wolf optimization, respectively, in terms of average cluster building time while average energy consumption has improved 23% and 33% when compared to the ant colony optimization and grey wolf optimization, respectively.…”
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Machine learning-driven design of wide-angle impedance matching structures for wide-angle scanning arrays by Sina Hasibi Taheri, Javad Mohammadpour, Ali Lalbakhsh, Slawomir Koziel, Stanislaw Szczepanski

“…Optimal WAIM parameters are efficiently determined using a genetic algorithm (GA). …”
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Adaptive sequential estimator for InSAR time series phase estimation by Guanya Wang, Zhiwei Li, Han Gao, Jun Hu, Mi Jiang, Peng Ren, Jie Zhang

“…First, an adaptive coherence-weighted matrix partitioning method is proposed. Utilizing Otsu’s algorithm and a local subset merging algorithm, it adaptively generates data subsets which are dynamically tailored to the coherence distribution. …”
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