Advances in Computational Intelligence and Robotics (ACIR): 219 Volumes

Series Editor(s): Ivan Giannoccaro (University of Salento, Italy)

ISSN: 2327-0411|EISSN: 2327-042X

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While intelligence is traditionally a term applied to humans and human cognition, technology has progressed in such a way to allow for the development of intelligent systems able to simulate many human traits. With this new era of simulated and artificial intelligence, much research is needed in order to continue to advance the field and also to evaluate the ethical and societal concerns of the existence of artificial life and machine learning.

The Advances in Computational Intelligence and Robotics (ACIR) Book Series encourages scholarly discourse on all topics pertaining to evolutionary computing, artificial life, computational intelligence, machine learning, and robotics. ACIR presents the latest research being conducted on diverse topics in intelligence technologies with the goal of advancing knowledge and applications in this rapidly evolving field.

Topics Covered

Adaptive and Complex Systems
Agent technologies
Algorithmic Learning
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Life
Automated Reasoning
Brain Simulation
Cognitive Informatics
Computational Intelligence
Computational Logic
Computer Vision
Cyborgs
Evolutionary Computing
Fuzzy Systems
Heuristics
Intelligent Control
Machine Learning
Natural Language Processing
Neural Networks
Pattern Recognition
Robotics
Synthetic Emotions

Titles in Series

Cutting-Edge Techniques for Effective Data Mining and Machine Learning

Benjamin Kenwright (Heriot-Watt University, UK)

In the dynamic realm of data mining and machine learning, staying ahead requires more than just knowledge—it demands understanding the latest advancements, practical...

Harnessing Artificial Emotional Intelligence for Improved Human-Computer Interactions

Nitendra Kumar (Amity Business School, Amity University, Noida, India), Surya Kant Pal (Sharda University, Greater Noida, India), Priyanka Agarwal (Amity Business School, Amity University, Noida, India), Joanna Rosak-Szyrocka (Częstochowa University of Technology, Poland), Vishal Jain (Sharda University, India)

Industry 5.0 is poised to redefine the collaboration between humans and machines, marking a crucial moment in technological evolution. However, as we stand at the th...

AI Techniques for Multimedia Data Processing

Ahmed A. Abd El-Latif (Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia), Mudasir Ahmad Wani (Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia), Mohamed Hammad (Prince Sultan University, Saudi Arabia), Akram Belazi (National Engineering School of Tunis, Tunisia), Aceng Sambas (Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Malaysia)

Embark on an exploration of the challenges posed by the convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and multimedia data processing. In the landscape of technology, t...

Mitigating Cyber Threats Through Machine Learning

Ajmery Sultana (Algoma University, China), Arun Kumar Sivaraman (Photon Interactive Inc., Canada), Sita Rani (Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana, India), Priyadarsini Karthik (SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India)

In today's digital landscape, cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, challenging traditional cybersecurity measures. Organizations face the daunt...

Generative Artificial Intelligence Through Python

Raghvendra Kumar (GIET University, India), Sandipan Sahu (Bengal Institute of Technology, India), Sudipta Bhattacharya (Bengal Institute of Technology, India)

Integrating generative artificial intelligence (AI) into art, design, and media presents a double-edged sword. While it offers unprecedented creative possibilities,...

AI and IoT for Proactive Disaster Management

Mariyam Ouaissa (Chouaib Doukkali University, Morocco), Mariya Ouaissa (Cadi Ayyad University, Morocco), Zakaria Boulouard (Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco), Celestine Iwendi (University of Bolton, United Kingdom), Moez Krichen (Al-Baha University, Saudi Arabia)

In our rapidly evolving digital landscape, the threat of natural disasters looms large, necessitating innovative solutions for effective disaster management. Integra...

Real-World Challenges in Quantum Electronics and Machine Computing

Christo Ananth (Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan), T. Ananth Kumar (IFET College of Engineering, India), Osamah Ibrahim Khalaf (Al-Nahrain University, Iraq)

Quantum computers are unparalleled in terms of computational power, and they have a multitude of promising applications. However, these computers are prone to noise...

Utilizing AI and Machine Learning for Natural Disaster Management

D. Satishkumar (Nehru Institute of Technology, India), M. Sivaraja (Nehru Institute of Technology, India)

Acute events of natural origin, spanning atmospheric, biological, geophysical, hydrologic, and oceanographic realms, persistently menace societies globally. Approxim...

Multidisciplinary Applications of Extended Reality for Human Experience

Tanveer Kajla (Department of Management Studies, NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad, India), Pooja Kansra (Lovely Professional University, India), Nripendra Singh (Pennsylvania Western University, USA)

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, extended reality (XR) technologies have emerged as transformative tools that blur the boundaries between the physi...

Drone Applications for Industry 5.0

Chandra Singh (Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, India), Rathishchandra Ramachandra Gatti (Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, India)

The fusion of drones and Industry 5.0 has emerged as a transformative force, redefining the landscape of industrial progress. Drone Applications for Industry 5.0 rev...

Intelligent Decision Making Through Bio-Inspired Optimization

Ramkumar Jaganathan (Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, India), Shilpa Mehta (Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand), Ram Krishan (Mata Sundri University Girls College, Mansa, India)

Academic scholars, entrenched in the complexities of various domains, face the daunting task of navigating intricate decision-making scenarios. The prevailing need f...

Innovations in Blockchain-Powered Intelligence and Cognitive Internet of Things (CIoT)

Adarsh Garg (Institute of Management and Research, India), Fadi Al-Turjman (Near East University, Cyprus), Shahnawaz Khan (Bahrain Polytechnic, Bahrain)

Embark on a transformative journey into the intricate realm of Cognitive Internet of Things (CIoT) with the groundbreaking Innovations in Blockchain-Powered Intellig...

AI, Machine Learning, and IoT for Communication and Medical Applications

Altaf O Mulani (SKN Sinhgad College of Engineering, Pandharpur, India), Korhan Cengiz (Istinye University, Turkey), Suman Lata Tripathi (School of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Lovely Professional University, India)

The integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and the Internet of Things (IoT) into communication and healthcare systems presents a complex...

Machine Learning Techniques and Industry Applications

Pramod Kumar Srivastava (Rajkiya Engineering College, Azamgarh, India), Ashok Kumar Yadav (Rajkiya Engineering College, Azamgarh, India)

In today's rapidly evolving world, the exponential growth of data poses a significant challenge. As data volumes increase, traditional methods of analysis and de...

Multidisciplinary Applications of AI Robotics and Autonomous Systems

Tanupriya Choudhury (Graphic Era Deemed to be University, India), Anitha Mary X (Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India), Subrata Chowdhury (Sreenivasa Institute of Technology and Management Studies, India), C. Karthik (Jyothi Engineering College, India), C. Suganthi Evangeline (Sri Eshwar College of Engineering, India)

As society transitions into the digital age, the demand for advanced robotics and autonomous systems has remained unchanged. However, the field faces significant cha...

AI Developments for Industrial Robotics and Intelligent Drones

Brij B. Gupta (Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan & Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon), Francesco Colace (University of Salerno, Italy)

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, industries increasingly turn to industrial robots and intelligent drones to streamline processes, improve ef...

Shaping the Future of Automation With Cloud-Enhanced Robotics

Rathishchandra Ramachandra Gatti (Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, India), Chandra Singh (Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management, India)

In a world where automation is quickly becoming a standard, a significant challenge arises – the need for robots to overcome their inherent limitations in processing...

Modeling, Simulation, and Control of AI Robotics and Autonomous Systems

The chasm between the physical capabilities of Intelligent Robotics and Autonomous Systems (IRAS) and their cognitive potential presents a formidable challenge. Whil...

Exploring the Ethical Implications of Generative AI

Aftab Ara (University of Hail, Saudi Arabia), Affreen Ara (Department of Computer Science, Christ College, Bangalore, India)

Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI), an ever-evolving technology, holds immense promise across various industries, from healthcare to content generation. However...

Bio-Inspired Intelligence for Smart Decision-Making

Ramkumar Jaganathan (Sri Krishna Arts and Science College, India), Shilpa Mehta (Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand), Ram Krishan (Mata Sundri University Girls College, Mansa, India)

In today's complex and fast-paced world, decision-making is critical to problem-solving across industries and academia. However, traditional optimization techniq...

Comparative Analysis of Digital Consciousness and Human Consciousness: Bridging the Divide in AI Discourse

Remya Lathabhavan (Indian Institute of Management, Bodh Gaya, India), Nidhi Mishra (Indian Institute of Management Bodh Gaya, India)

In today's digital age, the rapid advancement of AI and digital technologies has led to the emergence of digital consciousness, blurring the lines between human...

Secure and Intelligent IoT-Enabled Smart Cities

Sushil Kumar Singh (Marwadi University, India), Sudeep Tanwar (Nirma University, India), Rajendrasinh Jadeja (Marwadi University, India), Saurabh Singh (Woosong University, South Korea), Zdzislaw Polkowski (Wroclaw University of Economics, Poland)

Smart cities are experiencing a rapid evolution. The integration of technologies such as 5G, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and blockchain h...

Advanced Intelligence Systems and Innovation in Entrepreneurship

Sanjay Misra (Institute for Energy Technology, Norway), Amit Jain (Amity University, India), Manju Kaushik (Amity University, India), Chitresh Banerjee (Amity University, India), Yudhveer Singh (Amity University, India)

The foundation of any successful enterprise lies in a well-crafted IT strategy. In today's volatile economic climate, it is necessary to harmonize the exigencies...

Using Real-Time Data and AI for Thrust Manufacturing

D. Satishkumar (Nehru Institute of Technology, India), M. Sivaraja (Nehru Institute of Technology, India)

In the dynamic world of manufacturing, the industry has grappled with ongoing issues such as expensive machine maintenance, operational inefficiencies, and the produ...

Wearable Devices, Surveillance Systems, and AI for Women's Wellbeing

Sivaram Ponnusamy (Sandip University, Nashik, India), Vibha Bora (G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur, India), Prema M. Daigavane (G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur, India), Sampada S. Wazalwar (G. H. Raisoni College of Engineering, Nagpur, India)

In a world where the safety of women remains a pressing issue, the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies is a motivating force. Desp...

AI Approaches to Smart and Sustainable Power Systems

L. Ashok Kumar (PSG College of Technology, India), S. Angalaeswari (Vellore Institute of Technology, India), K. Mohana Sundaram (KPR Institute of Engineering and Technology, India), Ramesh C. Bansal (University of Sharjah, UAE & University of Pretoria, South Africa), Arunkumar Patil (Central University of Karnataka, India)

Today, the global power demand relies on a delicate balance between conventional and renewable energy systems, necessitating both efficient power generation and the...

Methodologies, Frameworks, and Applications of Machine Learning

Pramod Kumar Srivastava (Rajkiya Engineering College, Azamgarh, India), Ashok Kumar Yadav (Rajkiya Engineering College, Azamgarh, India)

Technology is constantly evolving, and machine learning is positioned to become a pivotal tool with the power to transform industries and revolutionize everyday life...

Design and Development of Emerging Chatbot Technology

Dina Darwish (Ahram Canadian University, Egypt)

In the field of information retrieval, the challenge lies in the speed and accuracy with which users can access relevant data. With the increasing complexity of digi...

Artificial Intelligence of Things (AIoT) for Productivity and Organizational Transition

Sajad Rezaei (University of Worcester, UK), Amin Ansary (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa)

In the dynamic intersection of cutting-edge technology and evolving business strategies, the fusion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT)...

Internet of Things and AI for Natural Disaster Management and Prediction

D. Satishkumar (Nehru Institute of Technology, India), M. Sivaraja (Nehru Institute of Technology, India)

In a world where natural disasters wreak havoc with increasing frequency and severity, the need for accurate prediction and effective management has never been more...

AI Applications for Business, Medical, and Agricultural Sustainability

Arshi Naim (King Khalid University, Saudi Arabia)

Climate change, natural resource depletion, and unsustainable agricultural practices pose unprecedented challenges to our planet. The increasing environmental footpr...

The Ethical Frontier of AI and Data Analysis

Rajeev Kumar (Moradabad Institute of Technology, India), Ankush Joshi (COER University, Roorkee, India), Hari Om Sharan (Rama University, Kanpur, India), Sheng-Lung Peng (College of Innovative Design and Management, National Taipei University of Business, Taiwan), Chetan R. Dudhagara (Anand Agricultural University, India)

In the advancing fields of artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, a pressing ethical dilemma arises. As technology continues its relentless march forward, et...

Innovative Machine Learning Applications for Cryptography

J. Anitha Ruth (SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India), G.V. Mahesh Vijayalakshmi (BMS Institute of Technology and Management, India), P. Visalakshi (SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India), R. Uma (Sri Sai Ram Engineering College, India), A. Meenakshi (SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India)

Data security is paramount in our modern world, and the symbiotic relationship between machine learning and cryptography has recently taken center stage. The vulnera...

Explainable AI Applications for Human Behavior Analysis

P. Paramasivan (Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, India), S. Suman Rajest (Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, India), Karthikeyan Chinnusamy (Veritas, USA), R. Regin (SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India), Ferdin Joe John Joseph (Thai-Nichi Institute of Technology, Thailand)

In the field of computer vision research, the study of human behavior is a formidable challenge. The diverse applications of this field, from video surveillance for...

Computational Intelligence for Green Cloud Computing and Digital Waste Management

K. Dinesh Kumar (Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, India), Vijayakumar Varadarajan (The University of New South Wales, Australia), Nidal Nasser (College of Engineering, Alfaisal University, Saudi Arabia), Ravi Kumar Poluru (Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, India)

In the digital age, the relentless growth of data centers and cloud computing has given rise to a pressing dilemma. The power consumption of these facilities is spir...

Empowering Low-Resource Languages With NLP Solutions

Partha Pakray (National Institute of Technology, Silchar, India), Pankaj Dadure (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India), Sivaji Bandyopadhyay (Jadavpur University, India)

In our increasingly interconnected world, low-resource languages face the threat of oblivion. These linguistic gems, often spoken by marginalized communities, are at...

Deep Learning, Reinforcement Learning, and the Rise of Intelligent Systems

M. Irfan Uddin (Kohat University of Science and Technology, Pakistan), Wali Khan Mashwani (Kohat University of Science and Technology, Pakistan)

The applications of rapidly advancing intelligent systems are so varied that many are still yet to be discovered. There is often a disconnect between experts in comp...

Bio-inspired Swarm Robotics and Control: Algorithms, Mechanisms, and Strategies

Parijat Bhowmick (Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, India), Sima Das (Bengal College of Engineering and Technology, India), Farshad Arvin (Durham University, UK)

The academic community is currently facing the challenge of navigating the complexities of swarm robotics. This field demands understanding the design, control, and...

Impact of AI on Advancing Women's Safety

Women encounter multifaceted threats, ranging from personal safety hazards to discrimination deeply embedded in societal structures. The existing landscape demands i...

Predicting Natural Disasters With AI and Machine Learning

D. Satishkumar (Nehru Institute of Technology, India), M. Sivaraja (Nehru Institute of Technology, India)

In a world where the relentless force of natural and man-made disasters threatens societies, the need for effective disaster management has never been more critical....

AIoT and Smart Sensing Technologies for Smart Devices

Fadi Al-Turjman (AI and Robotics Institute, Near East University, Nicosia, Turkey & Faculty of Engineering, University of Kyrenia, Kyrenia, Turkey)

The rapid advancement of IoT and smart technologies poses significant challenges for academic scholars, including meeting new requirements such as reliability, quali...

Industrial Applications of Big Data, AI, and Blockchain

Mahmoud El Samad (Lebanese International University, Lebanon), Ghalia Nassreddine (Rafik Hariri University, Lebanon), Hani El-Chaarani (Beirut Arab University, Lebanon), Sam El Nemar (AZM University, Lebanon)

Blockchain has become the cornerstone of technologies, supported by others including Big Data and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Originating from cryptocurrency, it t...

AI Tools and Applications for Women’s Safety

In an era marked by rapid technological progress, women's safety remains a pressing concern despite strides toward gender equality. Women continue to grapple wit...

Principles and Applications of Adaptive Artificial Intelligence

Zhihan Lv (Uppsala University, Sweden)

The rapid adoption of deep learning models has resulted in many business services becoming model services, yet most AI systems lack the necessary automation and indu...

Advances in Explainable AI Applications for Smart Cities

Mangesh M. Ghonge (Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre, India), Nijalingappa Pradeep (Bapuji Institute of Engineering and Technology, India), Noor Zaman Jhanjhi (School of Computer Science, Faculty of Innovation and Technology, Taylor’s University, Malaysia), Praveen M. Kulkarni (Karnatak Law Society's Institute of Management Education and Research (KLS IMER), Belagavi, India)

As smart cities become more prevalent, the need for explainable AI (XAI) applications has become increasingly important. Advances in Explainable AI Applications for...

Applications of Machine Learning in UAV Networks

Jahan Hassan (Central Queensland University, Australia), Saeed Alsamhi (Insight Centre for Data Analytics, University of Galway, Ireland)

Applications of Machine Learning in UAV Networks presents a pioneering exploration into the symbiotic relationship between machine learning techniques and UAVs. In a...

AI and Blockchain Applications in Industrial Robotics

Rajashekhar C. Biradar (Reva University, India), Geetha D. (Reva University, India), Nikhath Tabassum (Reva University, India), Nayana Hegde (Reva University, India), Mihai Lazarescu (Politecnico di Torino, Italy)

The ever-evolving industrial landscape poses challenges for businesses, particularly in robotics, where performance optimization and data security are paramount. AI...

Emerging Advancements in AI and Big Data Technologies in Business and Society

Jingyuan Zhao (University of Toronto, Canada), Joseph Richards (California State University, Sacramento, USA), V. Vinoth Kumar (Vellore Institute of Technology, India)

Today, the convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data has revolutionized industries worldwide, driving business growth and reshaping societies. While t...

Advanced Applications of Generative AI and Natural Language Processing Models

Ahmed J. Obaid (University of Kufa, Iraq), Bharat Bhushan (School of Engineering and Technology, Sharda University, India), Muthmainnah S. (Universitas Al Asyariah Mandar, Indonesia), S. Suman Rajest (Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, India)

The rapid advancements in Artificial Intelligence (AI), specifically in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Generative AI, pose a challenge for academic scholars....

Artificial Intelligence in the Age of Nanotechnology

Wassim Jaber (ESPCI Paris - PSL, France)

In the world of academia, scholars and researchers are confronted with a rapidly expanding knowledge base in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and nanotechnology. The int...

Handbook of Research on AI and ML for Intelligent Machines and Systems

Brij B. Gupta (Asia University, Taichung, Taiwan & Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon), Francesco Colace (University of Salerno, Italy)

The Handbook of Research on AI and ML for Intelligent Machines and Systems offers a comprehensive exploration of the pivotal role played by artificial intelligence (...

Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Times of Turbulence: Theoretical Background to Applications

Nuno Geada (ISCTE, University Institute of Lisboa, Portugal), George Leal Jamil (Informações em Rede C e T Ltda., Brazil)

Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Times of Turbulence: Theoretical Background to Applications offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationsh...

Application and Adoption of Robotic Process Automation for Smart Cities

R.K. Tailor (Manipal University Jaipur, India)

In the present era, technological developments are increasing the efficiency and potential of each stakeholder in a business. Robotic process automation is one of th...

Deterministic and Stochastic Approaches in Computer Modeling and Simulation

Radi Petrov Romansky (Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria), Nikolay Lyuboslavov Hinov (Technical University of Sofia, Bulgaria)

In the field of computer modeling and simulation, academic scholars face a pressing challenge—how to navigate the complex landscape of both deterministic and stochas...

Technological Tools for Predicting Pregnancy Complications

D. Satishkumar (Nehru Institute of Technology, India), P. Maniiarasan (Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology, India)

The lack of comprehensive, innovative insights into the intricate world of pregnancy complication prediction is a pressing concern, as these complications can severe...

Meta-Learning Frameworks for Imaging Applications

Ashok Sharma (University of Jammu, India), Sandeep Singh Sengar (Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK), Parveen Singh (Cluster University, Jammu, India)

Meta-learning, or learning to learn, has been gaining popularity in recent years to adapt to new tasks systematically and efficiently in machine learning. In the boo...

Predicting Pregnancy Complications Through Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

D. Satishkumar (Nehru Institute of Technology, India), P. Maniiarasan (Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology, India)

Artificial intelligence models are being used to make labor and delivery safer for mothers and newborns. Sensors are exploited to gauge health parameters, and machin...

Effective AI, Blockchain, and E-Governance Applications for Knowledge Discovery and Management

Rajeev Kumar (Moradabad Institute of Technology, India), Abu Bakar Abdul Hamid (Infrastructure University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia), Noor Inayah Binti Ya’akub (Infrastructure University, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia)

Emerging technologies have become both crucibles and showrooms for the practical application of artificial intelligence, the internet of things, and cloud computing,...

Advanced Interdisciplinary Applications of Machine Learning Python Libraries for Data Science

Soly Mathew Biju (University of Wollongong in Dubai, UAE), Ashutosh Mishra (Yonsei University, South Korea), Manoj Kumar (University of Wollongong in Dubai, UAE)

The world is approaching a point where big data will start to play a beneficial role in many industries and organizations. Today, analyzing data for new insights has...

Recent Developments in Machine and Human Intelligence

S. Suman Rajest (Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, India), Bhopendra Singh (Amity University, Dubai, UAE), Ahmed J. Obaid (University of Kufa, Iraq), R. Regin (SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India), Karthikeyan Chinnusamy (Veritas, USA)

Establishing the means to improve performance in healthy, clinical, and military populations has long been a focus of study in the psychological and brain sciences....

Advances in Artificial and Human Intelligence in the Modern Era

In the realm of psychological and brain sciences, there is a growing urgency to refine individual performance using personalized interventions that account for uniqu...

Handbook of Research on Advancements in AI and IoT Convergence Technologies

Jingyuan Zhao (University of Toronto, Canada), V. Vinoth Kumar (Jain University, India), Rajesh Natarajan (University of Applied Science and Technology, Shinas, Oman), T.R. Mahesh (Jain University, India)

Recently, the internet of things (IoT) has brought the vision of a smarter world into reality with a massive amount of data and numerous services. With the outbreak...

Scalable and Distributed Machine Learning and Deep Learning Patterns

J. Joshua Thomas (UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Malaysia), S. Harini (Vellore Institute of Technology, India), V. Pattabiraman (Vellore Institute of Technology, India)

Scalable and Distributed Machine Learning and Deep Learning Patterns is a practical guide that provides insights into how distributed machine learning can speed up t...

Handbook of Research on Thrust Technologies’ Effect on Image Processing

Binay Kumar Pandey (Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, India), Digvijay Pandey (Department of Technical Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh, India), Rohit Anand (G.B. Pant DSEU Okhla-1 Campus, India & Government of NCT of Delhi, New Delhi, India), Deepak S. Mane (Performance Engineering Lab, Tata Research, Development, and Design Center, Australia), Vinay Kumar Nassa (Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, India)

Image processing integrates and extracts data from photos for a variety of uses. Applications for image processing are useful in many different disciplines. A few ex...

Multi-Disciplinary Applications of Fog Computing: Responsiveness in Real-Time

Debi Prasanna Acharjya (Vellore Institute of Technology, India), Kauser Ahmed P. (Vellore Institute of Technology, India)

Recently, several fog computing applications have been developed like IoT-based healthcare, 5G, blockchains, autonomous driving, and mobile wireless applications. Th...

Global Perspectives on Robotics and Autonomous Systems: Development and Applications

Maki K. Habib (The American University in Cairo, Egypt)

There is an increasing demand to develop intelligent robotics and autonomous systems to deal with dynamically changing and complex, unstructured, and unpredictable e...

Stochastic Processes and Their Applications in Artificial Intelligence

Christo Ananth (Samarkand State University, Uzbekistan), N. Anbazhagan (Alagappa University, India), Mark Goh (National University of Singapore, Singapore)

Stochastic processes have a wide range of applications ranging from image processing, neuroscience, bioinformatics, financial management, and statistics. Mathematica...

Handbook of Research on Deep Learning Techniques for Cloud-Based Industrial IoT

P. Swarnalatha (Department of Information Security, School of Computer Science and Engineering, Vellore Institute of Technology, India), S. Prabu (Department Banking Technology, Pondicherry University, India)

Today’s business world is changing with the adoption of the internet of things (IoT). IoT is helping in prominently capturing a tremendous amount of data from multip...

Handbook of Research on AI-Based Technologies and Applications in the Era of the Metaverse

Alex Khang (Global Research Institute of Technology and Engineering, USA), Vrushank Shah (Institute of Technology and Engineering, Indus University, India), Sita Rani (Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, India)

The recent advancements in the field of the internet of things (IoT), AI, big data, blockchain, augmented reality (AR)/virtual reality (VR), cloud platforms, quantum...

Applying AI-Based IoT Systems to Simulation-Based Information Retrieval

Bhatia Madhulika (Amity University, India), Bhatia Surabhi (King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia), Poonam Tanwar (Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, India), Kuljeet Kaur (Université du Québec, Canada)

Communication based on the internet of things (IoT) generates huge amounts of data from sensors over time, which opens a wide range of applications and areas for res...

AI-Enabled Social Robotics in Human Care Services

Sandeep Kautish (Lord Buddha Education Foundation, Nepal), Nirbhay Kumar Chaubey (Ganpat University, India), S.B. Goyal (City University, Malaysia), Pawan Whig (Vivekananda Insitute of Professional Studies, India)

As social robots and the artificial intelligence (AI) that powers them become more advanced, they will likely take on more social and work roles. There is a variety...

Handbook of Research on AI and Knowledge Engineering for Real-Time Business Intelligence

Kamal Kant Hiran (Aalborg University, Denmark), K. Hemachandran (Woxsen University, India), Anil Pise (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa), B. Justus Rabi (Christian College of Engineering and Technology, India)

Artificial intelligence (AI) is influencing the future of almost every sector and human being. AI has been the primary driving force behind emerging technologies suc...

Applied AI and Multimedia Technologies for Smart Manufacturing and CPS Applications

Emmanuel Oyekanlu (Drexel University, USA)

In the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and multimedia technology methods for integrating cyber-physical systems (CPS), smart manufacturing...

Exploring Future Opportunities of Brain-Inspired Artificial Intelligence

Madhulika Bhatia (Amity University, India), Tanupriya Choudhury (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India), Bhupesh Kumar Dewangan (School of Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, O.P. Jindal University, India)

Applying mechanisms and principles of human intelligence and converging the brain and artificial intelligence (AI) is currently a research trend. The applications of...

Handbook of Research on Applications of AI, Digital Twin, and Internet of Things for Sustainable Development

Brojo Kishore Mishra (NIST Institute of Science and Technology (Autonomous), India & Saveetha College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, SIMATS, Chennai, India)

The rapid growth and capability of artificial intelligence, digital twin, and the internet of things are unlocking incredible opportunities to overcome some of the g...

Constraint Decision-Making Systems in Engineering

Santosh Kumar Das (Sarala Birla University, Ranchi, India), Nilanjan Dey (Techno International New Town, Kolkata, India)

In recent years, most applications deal with constraint decision-making systems as problems are based on imprecise information and parameters. It is difficult to und...

Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence Applications in Literary Works and Social Media

Pantea Keikhosrokiani (School of Computer Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia), Moussa Pourya Asl (School of Humanities, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia)

Artificial intelligence has been utilized in a diverse range of industries as more people and businesses discover its many uses and applications. A current field of...

Convergence of Deep Learning and Internet of Things: Computing and Technology

T. Kavitha (New Horizon College of Engineering (Autonomous), India & Visvesvaraya Technological University, India), G. Senbagavalli (AMC Engineering College, Visvesvaraya Technological University, India), Deepika Koundal (University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, India), Yanhui Guo (University of Illinois, USA), Deepak Jain (Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, China)

Digital technology has enabled a number of internet-enabled devices that generate huge volumes of data from different systems. This large amount of heterogeneous dat...

Deep Learning Research Applications for Natural Language Processing

L. Ashok Kumar (PSG College of Technology, India), Dhanaraj Karthika Renuka (PSG College of Technology, India), S. Geetha (Vellore Institute of Technology, India)

Humans have the most advanced method of communication, which is known as natural language. While humans can use computers to send voice and text messages to each oth...

Multidisciplinary Applications of Deep Learning-Based Artificial Emotional Intelligence

Chiranji Lal Chowdhary (Vellore Institute of Technology, India)

Emotional intelligence has emerged as an important area of research in the artificial intelligence field as it covers a wide range of real-life domains. Though machi...

Controlling Epidemics With Mathematical and Machine Learning Models

Abraham Varghese (University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat, Oman), Eduardo M. Lacap, Jr. (University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat, Oman), Ibrahim Sajath (University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat, Oman), M. Kamal Kumar (University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat, Oman), Shajidmon Kolamban (University of Technology and Applied Sciences, Muscat, Oman)

Communicable diseases have been an important part of human history. Epidemics afflicted populations, causing many deaths before gradually fading away and emerging ag...

Handbook of Research on Computer Vision and Image Processing in the Deep Learning Era

A. Srinivasan (SASTRA University (Deemed), India)

In recent decades, there has been an increasing interest in using machine learning and, in the last few years, deep learning methods combined with other vision and i...

Principles and Applications of Socio-Cognitive and Affective Computing

S. Geetha (Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India), Karthika Renuka (PSG College of Technology, India), Asnath Victy Phamila (Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai, India), Karthikeyan N. (Syed Ammal Engineering College, India)

Recent advances in socio-cognitive and affective computing require further study as countless benefits and opportunities have emerged from these innovative technolog...

Revolutionizing Industrial Automation Through the Convergence of Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things

Divya Upadhyay Mishra (ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad, India), Shanu Sharma (ABES Engineering College, Ghaziabad, India)

With the development of innovative technologies, the study of industrial automation is obtaining extraordinary attention from academia, governments, researchers, and...

Convergence of Big Data Technologies and Computational Intelligent Techniques

Govind P. Gupta (National Institute of Technology, Raipur, India)

Advanced computational intelligence techniques have been designed and developed in recent years to cope with various big data challenges and provide fast and efficie...

Design and Control Advances in Robotics

Mohamed Arezk Mellal (M'Hamed Bougara University, Algeria)

Robotics plays a pivotal role in many domains such as industry and medicine. Robots allow for increased safety, production rates, accuracy, and quality; however, rob...

Handbook of Research on Applied Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Government Processes

David Valle-Cruz (Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico), Nely Plata-Cesar (Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico), Jacobo Leonardo González-Ruíz (Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México, Mexico)

Artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics have boomed in the 21st century. These emerging and disruptive technologies are immersed in our lives, from apps in mobile...

Artificial Intelligence for Societal Development and Global Well-Being

Abhay Saxena (Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya, India), Ashutosh Kumar Bhatt (Uttarakhand Open University, India), Rajeev Kumar (Teerthanker Mahaveer University, India)

Artificial intelligence has become an invaluable tool in modern society and can be utilized across fields such as healthcare, travel, education, and construction. Th...

Demystifying Federated Learning for Blockchain and Industrial Internet of Things

Sandeep Kumar Kautish (Lord Buddha Education Foundation, Nepal), Gaurav Dhiman (Government Bikram College of Commerce, India & Lebanese American University, Lebanon)

In recent years, mobile technology and the internet of objects have been used in mobile networks to meet new technical demands. Emerging needs have centered on data...

Artificial Intelligence of Things for Weather Forecasting and Climatic Behavioral Analysis

Rajeev Kumar Gupta (Pandit Deendayal Energy University, India), Arti Jain (Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India), John Wang (Montclair State University, USA), Ved Prakash Singh (India Meteorological Department, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, India), Santosh Bharti (Pandit Deendayal Energy University, India)

Weather forecasting and climate behavioral analysis have traditionally been done using complicated physics models and accompanying atmospheric variables. However, th...

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and Multidisciplinary Applications Using AI Techniques

Bella Mary I. Thusnavis (Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India), K. Martin Sagayam (Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, India), Ahmed A. Elngar (Faculty of Computers and Artificial Intelligence, Beni-Suef University, Egypt)

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and artificial intelligence (AI) are gaining the attention of academic and industrial researchers due to the freedoms that UAVs affor...

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Agriculture and Food Quality Improvement

Mohammad Ayoub Khan (University of Bisha, Saudi Arabia), Rijwan Khan (ABES Institute of Technology, India), Pushkar Praveen (Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Engineering and Technology, India)

Food is a necessary aspect of human life, and agriculture is crucial to any country’s global economy. Because the food business is essential to both a country’s econ...

Applications of Computational Science in Artificial Intelligence

Anand Nayyar (Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam), Sandeep Kumar (CHRIST University (Deemed), Bangalore, India), Akshat Agrawal (Amity University, Guragon, India)

Computational science, in collaboration with engineering, acts as a bridge between hypothesis and experimentation. It is essential to use computational methods and t...

Challenges and Applications for Hand Gesture Recognition

Lalit Kane (School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India), Bhupesh Kumar Dewangan (School of Engineering, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, O.P. Jindal University, India), Tanupriya Choudhury (School of Computer Science, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, India)

Due to the rise of new applications in electronic appliances and pervasive devices, automated hand gesture recognition (HGR) has become an area of increasing interes...

Real-Time Applications of Machine Learning in Cyber-Physical Systems

Balamurugan Easwaran (University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Nigeria), Kamal Kant Hiran (Sir Padampat Singhania University, India), Sangeetha Krishnan (University of Africa, Toru-Orua, Nigeria), Ruchi Doshi (Azteca University, Mexico)

Technological advancements of recent decades have reshaped the way people socialize, work, learn, and ultimately live. The use of cyber-physical systems (CPS) specif...

Handbook of Research on New Investigations in Artificial Life, AI, and Machine Learning

Maki K. Habib (The American University in Cairo, Egypt)

As technology spreads globally, researchers and scientists continue to develop and study the strategy behind creating artificial life. This research field is ever ex...

Integrating AI in IoT Analytics on the Cloud for Healthcare Applications

D. Jeya Mala (School of CS&IT, Jain University, Bangalore, India)

Internet of things (IoT) applications employed for healthcare generate a huge amount of data that needs to be analyzed to produce the expected reports. To accomplish...

Biomedical and Business Applications Using Artificial Neural Networks and Machine Learning

Richard S. Segall (Arkansas State University, USA), Gao Niu (Bryant University, USA)

During these uncertain and turbulent times, intelligent technologies including artificial neural networks (ANN) and machine learning (ML) have played an incredible r...

Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Additive Manufacturing

Sachin Salunkhe (Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr.Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology, India), Hussein Mohammed Abdel Moneam Hussein (Helwan University, Egypt), J. Paulo Davim (University of Aveiro, Portugal)

After the recent launch of home-based personal 3D printers as well as government funding and company investments in advancing manufacturing initiatives, additive man...

Handbook of Research on Lifestyle Sustainability and Management Solutions Using AI, Big Data Analytics, and Visualization

Sailesh Suryanarayan Iyer (Rai University, India), Arti Jain (Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India), John Wang (Montclair State University, USA)

The sudden outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has curbed human lifestyle by imposing restrictions on regular daily movements that had been taken for granted. Due to t...

Socrates Digital™ for Learning and Problem Solving

Mark Salisbury (University of St. Thomas, USA)

There is a tremendous need for computer scientists, data scientists, and software developers to learn how to develop Socratic problem-solving applications. While the...

Regulatory Aspects of Artificial Intelligence on Blockchain

Pardis Moslemzadeh Tehrani (University of Malaya, Malaysia)

The convergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in blockchain creates one of the world’s most reliable technology-enabled decision-making systems that is virtually t...

Deep Natural Language Processing and AI Applications for Industry 5.0

Poonam Tanwar (Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, India), Arti Saxena (Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, India), C. Priya (Vels Institute of Science, Technology, and Advanced Studies, India)

To sustain and stay at the top of the market and give absolute comfort to the consumers, industries are using different strategies and technologies. Natural language...

Handbook of Research on Innovations and Applications of AI, IoT, and Cognitive Technologies

Jingyuan Zhao (University of Toronto, Canada), V. Vinoth Kumar (MVJ College of Engineering, India)

Recently, artificial intelligence (AI), the internet of things (IoT), and cognitive technologies have successfully been applied to various research domains, includin...

Decision Support Systems and Industrial IoT in Smart Grid, Factories, and Cities

Ismail Butun (Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden & Konya Food and Agriculture University, Turkey & Royal University of Technology, Sweden)

Internet of things (IoT) is an emerging research field that is rapidly becoming an important part of our everyday lives including home automation, smart buildings, s...

Genetic Algorithms and Applications for Stock Trading Optimization

Vivek Kapoor (Devi Ahilya University, Indore, India), Shubhamoy Dey (Indian Institute of Management, Indore, India)

Genetic algorithms (GAs) are based on Darwin’s theory of natural selection and survival of the fittest. They are designed to competently look for solutions to big an...

Transforming the Internet of Things for Next-Generation Smart Systems

Bhavya Alankar (Jamia Hamdard, India), Harleen Kaur (Hamdard University, India), Ritu Chauhan (Amity University, India)

The internet of things (IoT) has massive potential to transform current business models and enhance human lifestyles. With the current pace of research, IoT will soo...

Handbook of Research on Machine Learning Techniques for Pattern Recognition and Information Security

Mohit Dua (National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, India), Ankit Kumar Jain (National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, India)

The artificial intelligence subset machine learning has become a popular technique in professional fields as many are finding new ways to apply this trending technol...

Driving Innovation and Productivity Through Sustainable Automation

Ardavan Amini (EsseSystems, UK), Stephen Bushell (Bushell Investment Group, UK), Arshad Mahmood (Birmingham City University, UK)

Industry 4.0 and the subsequent automation and digitalization of processes, including the tighter integration of machine-machine and human-machine intercommunication...

Examining Optoelectronics in Machine Vision and Applications in Industry 4.0

Oleg Sergiyenko (Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexico), Julio C. Rodriguez-Quiñonez (Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexico), Wendy Flores-Fuentes (Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexico)

The research and exploitation of optoelectronic properties in the industrial branch of electronics is becoming more popular each day due to the important role they p...

Emerging Capabilities and Applications of Artificial Higher Order Neural Networks

Ming Zhang (Christopher Newport University, USA)

Artificial neural network research is one of the new directions for new generation computers. Current research suggests that open box artificial higher order neural...

Machine Learning Applications in Non-Conventional Machining Processes

Goutam Kumar Bose (Haldia Institute of Technology, India), Pritam Pain (Haldia Institute of Technology, India)

Traditional machining has many limitations in today’s technology-driven world, which has caused industrial professionals to begin implementing various optimization t...

Artificial Neural Network Applications in Business and Engineering

Quang Hung Do (University of Transport Technology, Vietnam)

In today’s modernized market, various disciplines continue to search for universally functional technologies that improve upon traditional processes. Artificial neur...

Multimedia and Sensory Input for Augmented, Mixed, and Virtual Reality

Amit Kumar Tyagi (Research Division of Advanced Data Science, Vellore Institute of Technolgy, Chennai, India)

Augmented and virtual reality (AR and VR) offer exciting opportunities for human computer interaction (HCI), the enhancement of places, and new business cases. Thoug...

Cases on Edge Computing and Analytics

Paranthaman Ambika (Impact Analysis, India), A. Cecil Donald (Kristu Jayanti College, India), A. Dalvin Vinoth Kumar (Kristu Jayanti College, India)

Edge computing and analytics are fascinating the whole world of computing. Industry and business are keenly embracing this sound concept to develop customer-centric...

Handbook of Research on Deep Learning-Based Image Analysis Under Constrained and Unconstrained Environments

Alex Noel Joseph Raj (Shantou University, China), Vijayalakshmi G. V. Mahesh (BMS Institute of Technology and Management, India), Ruban Nersisson (Vellore Institute of Technology, India)

Recent advancements in imaging techniques and image analysis has broadened the horizons for their applications in various domains. Image analysis has become an influ...

Advanced Concepts, Methods, and Applications in Semantic Computing

Olawande Daramola (Cape Peninsula University of Technology, South Africa), Thomas Moser (St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, Austria)

Semantic computing is critical for the development of semantic systems and applications that must utilize semantic analysis, semantic description, semantic interface...

Applications of Artificial Intelligence for Smart Technology

P. Swarnalatha (Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India), S. Prabu (Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore, India)

As global communities are attempting to transform into more efficient and technologically-advanced metropolises, artificial intelligence (AI) has taken a firm grasp...

Deep Learning Applications and Intelligent Decision Making in Engineering

Karthikrajan Senthilnathan (Revoltaxe India Pvt Ltd, Chennai, India), Balamurugan Shanmugam (Quants IS & CS, India), Dinesh Goyal (Poornima Institute of Engineering and Technology, India), Iyswarya Annapoorani (VIT University, India), Ravi Samikannu (Botswana International University of Science and Technology, Botswana)

Deep learning includes a subset of machine learning for processing the unsupervised data with artificial neural network functions. The major advantage of deep learni...

Handbook of Research on Natural Language Processing and Smart Service Systems

Rodolfo Abraham Pazos-Rangel (Tecnológico Nacional de México, Mexico & Instituto Tecnológico de Ciudad Madero, Mexico), Rogelio Florencia-Juarez (Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Mexico), Mario Andrés Paredes-Valverde (Tecnológico Nacional de México, Mexico & Instituto Tecnológico de Orizaba, Mexico), Gilberto Rivera (Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez, Mexico)

Natural language processing (NLP) is a branch of artificial intelligence that has emerged as a prevalent method of practice for a sizeable amount of companies. NLP e...

Applications of Artificial Neural Networks for Nonlinear Data

Hiral Ashil Patel (Ganpat University, India), A.V. Senthil Kumar (Hindusthan College of Arts and Science, India)

Processing information and analyzing data efficiently and effectively is crucial for any company that wishes to stay competitive in its respective market. Nonlinear...

Analyzing Future Applications of AI, Sensors, and Robotics in Society

Thomas Heinrich Musiolik (Berlin University of the Arts, Germany), Adrian David Cheok (Professional University of Information and Management for Innovation, iUniversity, Tokyo, Japan)

The rise of artificial intelligence and its countless branches have caused many professional industries to rethink their traditional methods of practice and develop...

AI-Based Services for Smart Cities and Urban Infrastructure

Kangjuan Lyu (SILC Business School, Shanghai University, China), Min Hu (SILC Business School, Shanghai University, China), Juan Du (SILC Business School, Shanghai University, China), Vijayan Sugumaran (Oakland University, Rochester, USA)

Cities are the next frontier for artificial intelligence to permeate. As smart urban environments become possible, probable, and even preferred, artificial intellige...

Handbook of Research on Smart Technology Models for Business and Industry

J. Joshua Thomas (UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Malaysia), Ugo Fiore (University of Naples Parthenope, Italy), Gilberto Perez Lechuga (Autonomous University of Hidalgo State, Mexico), Valeriy Kharchenko (Federal Agroengineering Centre VIM , Russia), Pandian Vasant (University of Technology Petronas, Malaysia)

Advances in machine learning techniques and ever-increasing computing power has helped create a new generation of hardware and software technologies with practical a...

Advancements in Computer Vision Applications in Intelligent Systems and Multimedia Technologies

Muhammad Sarfraz (Kuwait University, Kuwait)

Two significant areas of study that are continually impacting various dimensions in computer science are computer vision and imaging. These technologies are rapidly...

Handbook of Research on Advancements of Swarm Intelligence Algorithms for Solving Real-World Problems

Shi Cheng (Shaanxi Normal University, China), Yuhui Shi (Southern University of Science and Technology, China)

The use of optimization algorithms has seen an emergence in various professional fields due to its ability to process data and information in an efficient and produc...

Interactivity and the Future of the Human-Computer Interface

Pedro Isaias (Information Systems and Technology Management School, The University of New South Wales, Australia), Katherine Blashki (Victorian Institute of Technology, Australia)

The usability and design in technological systems is imperative due to their abundance in numerous professional industries. Computer interfaces have seen significant...

Applications of Artificial Intelligence in Electrical Engineering

Saifullah Khalid (Airports Authority of India, India)

Artificial intelligence is increasingly finding its way into industrial and manufacturing contexts. The prevalence of AI in industry from stock market trading to man...

IoT and Cloud Computing Advancements in Vehicular Ad-Hoc Networks

Ram Shringar Rao (Ambedkar Institute of Advanced Communication Technologies and Research, India), Vishal Jain (Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Computer Applications and Management, New Delhi, India), Omprakash Kaiwartya (School of Science and Technology, Nottingham Trent University, UK), Nanhay Singh (Ambedkar Institute of Advanced Communication Technologies and Research, India)

The optimization of traffic management operations has become a considerable challenge in today’s global scope due to the significant increase in the number of vehicl...

Applications of Advanced Machine Intelligence in Computer Vision and Object Recognition: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Shouvik Chakraborty (University of Kalyani, India), Kalyani Mali (University of Kalyani, India)

Computer vision and object recognition are two technological methods that are frequently used in various professional disciplines. In order to maintain high levels o...

Smart Systems Design, Applications, and Challenges

João M.F. Rodrigues (Universidade do Algarve, Portugal & LARSyS, Institute for Systems and Robotics, Lisbon, Portugal), Pedro J.S. Cardoso (Universidade do Algarve, Portugal & LARSyS, Institute for Systems and Robotics, Lisbon, Portugal), Jânio Monteiro (Universidade do Algarve, Portugal & INESC-ID, Lisbon, Portugal), Célia M.Q. Ramos (Universidade do Algarve, Portugal & CIEO, Portugal)

Smart systems when connected to artificial intelligence (AI) are still closely associated with some popular misconceptions that cause the general public to either ha...

Implementing Computational Intelligence Techniques for Security Systems Design

Yousif Abdullatif Albastaki (Ahlia University, Bahrain), Wasan Awad (Ahlia University, Bahrain)

Recently, cryptology problems, such as designing good cryptographic systems and analyzing them, have been challenging researchers. Many algorithms that take advantag...

Managerial Challenges and Social Impacts of Virtual and Augmented Reality

Sandra Maria Correia Loureiro (Business Research Unit (BRU-IUL), Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (ISCTE-IUL), Lisboa, Portugal)

The increase in smartphone usage and new technologies embedded in smart devices have led to innovative developments and applications throughout a variety of industri...

Innovations, Algorithms, and Applications in Cognitive Informatics and Natural Intelligence

Kwok Tai Chui (The Open University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong), Miltiadis D. Lytras (The American College of Greece, Greece), Ryan Wen Liu (Wuhan University of Technology, China), Mingbo Zhao (Donghua University, China)

While cognitive informatics and natural intelligence are receiving greater attention by researchers, multidisciplinary approaches still struggle with fundamental pro...

Avatar-Based Control, Estimation, Communications, and Development of Neuron Multi-Functional Technology Platforms

Vardan Mkrttchian (HHH University, Australia), Ekaterina Aleshina (Penza State University, Russia), Leyla Gamidullaeva (Penza State University, Russia)

Competition in today’s global market offers strong motivation for the development of sophisticated tools within computer science. The neuron multi-functional technol...

Handbook of Research on Fireworks Algorithms and Swarm Intelligence

Ying Tan (Peking University, China)

In recent years, swarm intelligence has become a popular computational approach among researchers working on optimization problems throughout the globe. Several algo...

Handbook of Research on Emerging Trends and Applications of Machine Learning

Arun Solanki (Gautam Buddha University, India), Sandeep Kumar (Amity University, Jaipur, India), Anand Nayyar (Duy Tan University, Da Nang, Vietnam)

As today’s world continues to advance, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a field that has become a staple of technological development and led to the advancement of nu...

AI Techniques for Reliability Prediction for Electronic Components

Cherry Bhargava (Lovely Professional University, India)

In the industry of manufacturing and design, one major constraint has been enhancing operating performance using less time. As technology continues to advance, manuf...

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applications in Civil, Mechanical, and Industrial Engineering

Gebrail Bekdaş (Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey), Sinan Melih Nigdeli (Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey), Melda Yücel (Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa, Turkey)

In today’s developing world, industries are constantly required to improve and advance. New approaches are being implemented to determine optimum values and solution...

Virtual and Augmented Reality in Education, Art, and Museums

Giuliana Guazzaroni (Università Politecnica delle Marche, Italy), Anitha S. Pillai (Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science, India)

Due to the growing prevalence of artificial intelligence technologies, schools, museums, and art galleries will need to change traditional ways of working and conven...

Advanced Robotics and Intelligent Automation in Manufacturing

Maki K. Habib (The American University in Cairo, Egypt)

While human capabilities can withstand broad levels of strain, they cannot hope to compete with the advanced abilities of automated technologies. Developing advanced...

Control and Signal Processing Applications for Mobile and Aerial Robotic Systems

Oleg Sergiyenko (Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico), Moises Rivas-Lopez (Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico), Wendy Flores-Fuentes (Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico), Julio Cesar Rodríguez-Quiñonez (Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico), Lars Lindner (Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico)

As technology continues to develop, certain innovations are beginning to cover a wide range of applications, specifically mobile robotic systems. The boundaries betw...

Examining Fractal Image Processing and Analysis

Soumya Ranjan Nayak (Chitkara University, India), Jibitesh Mishra (College of Engineering and Technology, India)

Digital image processing is a field that is constantly improving. Gaining high-level understanding from digital images is a key requirement for computing. One aspect...

AI and Big Data’s Potential for Disruptive Innovation

Moses Strydom (Emeritus, France), Sheryl Buckley (University of South Africa, South Africa)

Big data and artificial intelligence (AI) are at the forefront of technological advances that represent a potential transformational mega-trend—a new multipolar and...

Handbook of Research on the Internet of Things Applications in Robotics and Automation

Rajesh Singh (Lovely Professional University, India), Anita Gehlot (Lovely Professional University, India), Vishal Jain (Bharati Vidyapeeth's Institute of Computer Applications and Management (BVICAM), New Delhi, India), Praveen Kumar Malik (Lovely Professional University, India)

With near-universal internet access and ever-advancing electronic devices, the ability to facilitate interactions between various hardware and software provides endl...

Handbook of Research on Applications and Implementations of Machine Learning Techniques

Sathiyamoorthi Velayutham (Sona College of Technology, India)

Artificial intelligence is at the forefront of research and implementation in many industries including healthcare and agriculture. Whether it’s detecting disease or...

Handbook of Research on Advanced Mechatronic Systems and Intelligent Robotics

Maki K. Habib (The American University in Cairo, Egypt)

Advanced research in the field of mechatronics and robotics represents a unifying interdisciplinary and intelligent engineering science paradigm. It is a holistic, c...

Edge Computing and Computational Intelligence Paradigms for the IoT

G. Nagarajan (Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, India), R.I. Minu (SRM Institute of Science and Technology, India)

Edge computing is focused on devices and technologies that are attached to the internet of things (IoT). Identifying IoT use across a range of industries and measuri...

Handbook of Research on Human-Computer Interfaces and New Modes of Interactivity

Katherine Blashki (Victorian Institute of Technology, Australia), Pedro Isaías (The University of Queensland, Australia)

Due to its versatility and accessibility, individuals all around the world routinely use various forms of technology to interact with one another. Over the years, th...

Machine Learning and Cognitive Science Applications in Cyber Security

Muhammad Salman Khan (University of Manitoba, Canada)

In the past few years, with the evolution of advanced persistent threats and mutation techniques, sensitive and damaging information from a variety of sources have b...

Multi-Criteria Decision-Making Models for Website Evaluation

Kemal Vatansever (Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Turkey), Yakup Akgül (Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Turkey)

With almost every business application process being linked with a web portal, the website has become an integral part of any organization. Satisfying the end user’s...

Handbook of Research on Deep Learning Innovations and Trends

Aboul Ella Hassanien (Cairo University, Egypt), Ashraf Darwish (Helwan University, Egypt), Chiranji Lal Chowdhary (VIT University, India)

Leading technology firms and research institutions are continuously exploring new techniques in artificial intelligence and machine learning. As such, deep learning...

Computational Intelligence in the Internet of Things

Hindriyanto Dwi Purnomo (Satya Wacana Christian University, Indonesia)

In recent years, the need for smart equipment has increased exponentially with the upsurge in technological advances. To work to their fullest capacity, these device...

Artificial Intelligence and Security Challenges in Emerging Networks

Ryma Abassi (University of Carthage, Tunisia)

The recent rise of emerging networking technologies such as social networks, content centric networks, Internet of Things networks, etc, have attracted significant a...

Emerging Trends and Applications in Cognitive Computing

Pradeep Kumar Mallick (Vignana Bharathi Institute of Technology, India), Samarjeet Borah (SMIT, Sikkim Manipal University (SMU), India)

Though an individual can process a limitless amount of information, the human brain can only comprehend a small amount of data at a time. Using technology can improv...

Predictive Intelligence Using Big Data and the Internet of Things

P.K. Gupta (Jaypee University of Information Technology, India), Tuncer Ören (University of Ottawa, Canada), Mayank Singh (University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa)

With the recent growth of big data and the internet of things (IoT), individuals can now upload, retrieve, store, and collect massive amounts of information to help...

Advanced Metaheuristic Methods in Big Data Retrieval and Analytics

Hadj Ahmed Bouarara (Dr. Moulay Tahar University of Saïda, Algeria), Reda Mohamed Hamou (Dr. Moulay Tahar University of Saïda, Algeria), Amine Rahmani (Dr. Moulay Tahar University of Saïda, Algeria)

The amount of data shared and stored on the web and other document repositories is steadily on the rise. Unfortunately, this growth increases inefficiencies and diff...

Nature-Inspired Algorithms for Big Data Frameworks

Hema Banati (Dyal Singh College, India), Shikha Mehta (Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India), Parmeet Kaur (Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, India)

As technology continues to become more sophisticated, mimicking natural processes and phenomena becomes more of a reality. Continued research in the field of natural...

Novel Design and Applications of Robotics Technologies

Dan Zhang (York University, Canada), Bin Wei (York University, Canada)

Through expanded intelligence, the use of robotics has fundamentally transformed a variety of fields, including manufacturing, aerospace, medical, social services, a...

Optoelectronics in Machine Vision-Based Theories and Applications

Moises Rivas-Lopez (Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico), Oleg Sergiyenko (Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico), Wendy Flores-Fuentes (Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico), Julio Cesar Rodríguez-Quiñonez (Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico)

Sensor technologies play a large part in modern life, as they are present in things like security systems, digital cameras, smartphones, and motion sensors. While th...

Handbook of Research on Predictive Modeling and Optimization Methods in Science and Engineering

Dookie Kim (Kunsan National University, South Korea), Sanjiban Sekhar Roy (VIT University, India), Tim Länsivaara (Tampere University of Technology, Finland), Ravinesh Deo (University of Southern Queensland, Australia), Pijush Samui (National Institute of Technology Patna, India)

The disciplines of science and engineering rely heavily on the forecasting of prospective constraints for concepts that have not yet been proven to exist, especially...

Handbook of Research on Investigations in Artificial Life Research and Development

Maki Habib (The American University in Cairo, Egypt)

Research on artificial life is critical to solving various dynamic obstacles individuals face on a daily basis. From electric wheelchairs to navigation, artificial l...

Critical Developments and Applications of Swarm Intelligence

Yuhui Shi (Southern University of Science and Technology, China)

Artificial intelligence is a constantly advancing field that requires models in order to accurately create functional systems. The use of natural acumen to create ar...

Handbook of Research on Biomimetics and Biomedical Robotics

Maki Habib (The American University in Cairo, Egypt)

Biomimetic research is an emerging field that aims to draw inspiration and substances from natural sources and create biological systems in structure, mechanism, and...

Developments and Trends in Intelligent Technologies and Smart Systems

Vijayan Sugumaran (Oakland University, Rochester, USA)

Due to the exponential rise of emerging technology, there have been significant developments in intelligent systems. This has facilitated increasing opportunities fo...

Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society

Steven John Thompson (University of Maryland, USA)

Mankind’s dependence on artificial intelligence and robotics is increasing rapidly as technology becomes more advanced. Finding a way to seamlessly intertwine these...

Handbook of Research on Modeling, Analysis, and Application of Nature-Inspired Metaheuristic Algorithms

Sujata Dash (North Orissa University, India), B.K. Tripathy (VIT University, India), Atta ur Rahman (University of Dammam, Saudi Arabia)

The digital age is ripe with emerging advances and applications in technological innovations. Mimicking the structure of complex systems in nature can provide new id...

Concept Parsing Algorithms (CPA) for Textual Analysis and Discovery: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Uri Shafrir (University of Toronto, Canada), Masha Etkind (Ryerson University, Canada)

Text analysis tools aid in extracting meaning from digital content. As digital text becomes more and more complex, new techniques are needed to understand conceptual...

Handbook of Research on Applied Cybernetics and Systems Science

Snehanshu Saha (PESIT South Campus, India), Abhyuday Mandal (University of Georgia, USA), Anand Narasimhamurthy (BITS Hyderabad, India), Sarasvathi V (PESIT- Bangalore South Campus, India), Shivappa Sangam (UGC, India)

In the digital era, novel applications and techniques in the realm of computer science are increasing constantly. These innovations have led to new techniques and de...

Handbook of Research on Machine Learning Innovations and Trends

Aboul Ella Hassanien (Cairo University, Egypt), Tarek Gaber (Suez Canal University, Egypt)

Continuous improvements in technological applications have allowed more opportunities to develop automated systems. This not only leads to higher success in smart da...

Membrane Computing for Distributed Control of Robotic Swarms: Emerging Research and Opportunities

Andrei George Florea (Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania), Cătălin Buiu (Politehnica University of Bucharest, Romania)

Developments in bio-inspired computation have impacted multiple fields and created opportunities for new applications. In recent years, these techniques have been in...

Handbook of Research on Soft Computing and Nature-Inspired Algorithms

Shishir K. Shandilya (Bansal Institute of Research and Technology, India), Smita Shandilya (Sagar Institute of Research Technology and Science, India), Kusum Deep (Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, India), Atulya K. Nagar (Liverpool Hope University, UK)

Soft computing and nature-inspired computing both play a significant role in developing a better understanding to machine learning. When studied together, they can o...

Recent Developments in Intelligent Nature-Inspired Computing

Srikanta Patnaik (SOA University, India)

The development of nature-inspired computational techniques has enhanced problem solving in dynamic and uncertain environments. By implementing effective computing s...

Ubiquitous Machine Learning and Its Applications

Pradeep Kumar (Maulana Azad National Urdu University, India), Arvind Tiwari (DIT University, India)

Constant improvements in technological applications have allowed for more opportunities to develop automated systems. This not only leads to higher success in smart...

Advanced Image Processing Techniques and Applications

N. Suresh Kumar (VIT University, India), Arun Kumar Sangaiah (VIT University, India), M. Arun (VIT University, India), S. Anand (VIT University, India)

Today, the scope of image processing and recognition has broadened due to the gap in scientific visualization. Thus, new imaging techniques have developed, and it is...

Advanced Research on Biologically Inspired Cognitive Architectures

Jordi Vallverdú (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain), Manuel Mazzara (Innopolis University, Russia), Max Talanov (Kazan Federal University, Russia), Salvatore Distefano (University of Messina, Italy & Kazan Federal University, Russia), Robert Lowe (University of Gothenburg, Sweden & University of Skövde, Sweden)

There are many different approaches to understanding human consciousness. By conducting research to better understand various biological mechanisms, these can be red...

Theoretical and Practical Advancements for Fuzzy System Integration

Deng-Feng Li (Fuzhou University, China)

In real management situations, uncertainty is inherently present in decision making. As such, it is increasingly imperative to research and develop new theories and...

Multi-Agent-Based Simulations Applied to Biological and Environmental Systems

Diana Francisca Adamatti (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Brazil)

The discovery and development of new computational methods have expanded the capabilities and uses of simulations. With agent-based models, the applications of compu...

Strategic Imperatives and Core Competencies in the Era of Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Roman Batko (Jagiellonian University, Poland), Anna Szopa (Jagiellonian University, Poland)

The use of machines has changed the workplaces of today. While machinery is still not able to perform certain jobs that require creative or non-routine functions, th...

Emerging Research on Applied Fuzzy Sets and Intuitionistic Fuzzy Matrices

Amal Kumar Adak (Jafuly Deshpran High School, India), Debashree Manna (Damda Jr. High School, India), Monoranjan Bhowmik (Vidyasagar Teacher’s Training College, India)

The use of fuzzy logic has become prominent in a variety of fields and applications. By implementing these logic sets, problems and uncertainties are more effectivel...

Multi-Core Computer Vision and Image Processing for Intelligent Applications

Mohan S. (Al Yamamah University, Saudi Arabia), Vani V. (Al Yamamah University, Saudi Arabia)

A multicore platform uses distributed or parallel computing in a single computer, and this can be used to assist image processing algorithms in reducing computationa...

Developing and Applying Optoelectronics in Machine Vision

Oleg Sergiyenko (Universidad Autónoma de Baja California, Mexico), Julio C. Rodriguez-Quiñonez (Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexico)

Sensor technologies play a large part in modern life as they are present in security systems, digital cameras, smartphones, and motion sensors. While these devices a...

Pattern Recognition and Classification in Time Series Data

Eva Volna (University of Ostrava, Czech Republic), Martin Kotyrba (University of Ostrava, Czech Republic), Michal Janosek (University of Ostrava, Czech Republic)

Patterns can be any number of items that occur repeatedly, whether in the behaviour of animals, humans, traffic, or even in the appearance of a design. As technologi...

Integrating Cognitive Architectures into Virtual Character Design

Jeremy Owen Turner (Simon Fraser University, Canada), Michael Nixon (Simon Fraser University, Canada), Ulysses Bernardet (Simon Fraser University, Canada), Steve DiPaola (Simon Fraser University, Canada)

Cognitive architectures represent an umbrella term to describe ways in which the flow of thought can be engineered towards cerebral and behavioral outcomes. Cognitiv...

Handbook of Research on Natural Computing for Optimization Problems

Jyotsna Kumar Mandal (University of Kalyani, India), Somnath Mukhopadhyay (Calcutta Business School, India), Tandra Pal (National Institute of Technology Durgapur, India)

Nature-inspired computation is an interdisciplinary topic area that connects the natural sciences to computer science. Since natural computing is utilized in a varie...

Applied Artificial Higher Order Neural Networks for Control and Recognition

Ming Zhang (Christopher Newport University, USA)

In recent years, Higher Order Neural Networks (HONNs) have been widely adopted by researchers for applications in control signal generating, pattern recognition, non...

Handbook of Research on Generalized and Hybrid Set Structures and Applications for Soft Computing

Sunil Jacob John (National Institute of Technology Calicut, India)

Successful development of effective computational systems is a challenge for IT developers across sectors due to uncertainty issues that are inherently present withi...

Handbook of Research on Modern Optimization Algorithms and Applications in Engineering and Economics

Pandian Vasant (University of Technology Petronas, Malaysia), Gerhard-Wilhelm Weber (Middle East Technical University, Turkey), Vo Ngoc Dieu (Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology, Vietnam)

Modern optimization approaches have attracted many research scientists, decision makers and practicing researchers in recent years as powerful intelligent computatio...

Problem Solving and Uncertainty Modeling through Optimization and Soft Computing Applications

Pratiksha Saxena (Gautam Buddha University, India), Dipti Singh (Gautam Buddha University, India), Millie Pant (Indian Institute of Technology - Roorkee, India)

Optimization techniques have developed into a modern-day solution for real-world problems in various industries. As a way to improve performance and handle issues of...

Emerging Technologies in Intelligent Applications for Image and Video Processing

V. Santhi (VIT University, India), D. P. Acharjya (VIT University, India), M. Ezhilarasan (Pondichery Engineering College, India)

Image and Video Processing is an active area of research due to its potential applications for solving real-world problems. Integrating computational intelligence to...

Handbook of Research on Design, Control, and Modeling of Swarm Robotics

Ying Tan (Peking University, China)

Studies on robotics applications have grown substantially in recent years, with swarm robotics being a relatively new area of research. Inspired by studies in swarm...

Handbook of Research on Emerging Perspectives in Intelligent Pattern Recognition, Analysis, and Image Processing

Narendra Kumar Kamila (C.V. Raman College of Engineering, India)

Whether an old photograph or a single video frame, there is a wealth of data hidden in a picture. Image processing and pattern analysis play a vital role in engineer...

Handbook of Research on Advanced Hybrid Intelligent Techniques and Applications

Siddhartha Bhattacharyya (RCC Institute of Information Technology, India), Pinaki Banerjee (Goldstone Infratech Limited, India), Dipankar Majumdar (RCC Institute of Information Technology, India), Paramartha Dutta (Visva-Bharati University, India)

Conventional computational methods, and even the latest soft computing paradigms, often fall short in their ability to offer solutions to many real-world problems du...

Research Advances in the Integration of Big Data and Smart Computing

Pradeep Kumar Mallick (Institute for Research and Development, India)

The volume, complexity, and irregularity of computational data in modern algorithms and simulations necessitates an unorthodox approach to computing. Understanding t...

Innovative Research in Attention Modeling and Computer Vision Applications

Rajarshi Pal (Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology, India)

Robotics and autonomous systems can aid disabled individuals in daily living or make a workplace more productive, but these tools are only as effective as the techno...

Handbook of Research on Swarm Intelligence in Engineering

Siddhartha Bhattacharyya (RCC Institute of Information Technology, India), Paramartha Dutta (Visva-Bharati University, India)

Swarm Intelligence has recently emerged as a next-generation methodology belonging to the class of evolutionary computing. As a result, scientists have been able to...

Handbook of Research on Advancements in Robotics and Mechatronics

Maki K. Habib (The American University in Cairo, Egypt)

The field of mechatronics integrates modern engineering science and technologies with new ways of thinking, enhancing the design of products and manufacturing proces...

Handbook of Research on Advanced Intelligent Control Engineering and Automation

Ahmad Taher Azar (Benha University, Egypt), Sundarapandian Vaidyanathan (Vel Tech University, India)

In industrial engineering and manufacturing, control of individual processes and systems is crucial to developing a quality final product. Rapid developments in tech...

Handbook of Research on Artificial Intelligence Techniques and Algorithms

Pandian Vasant (University of Technology Petronas, Malaysia)

For decades, optimization methods such as Fuzzy Logic, Artificial Neural Networks, Firefly, Simulated annealing, and Tabu search, have been capable of handling and t...

Handbook of Research on Synthesizing Human Emotion in Intelligent Systems and Robotics

Jordi Vallverdú (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain)

Emotions convey significant information through means of natural language analysis, embodiment, and emotional signing. Machines equipped with the ability to experien...

Recent Advances in Ambient Intelligence and Context-Aware Computing

Kevin Curran (University of Ulster, UK)

Modern devices, from phones and cars to houses and the appliances within them, are being designed with formidable computational power and expanded functionality. To...

Recent Advances in Intelligent Technologies and Information Systems

Vijayan Sugumaran (Oakland University, USA & Sogang University, Seoul, Korea)

The amount of data used in the business world has been growing at a rapid and exponential rate. These large volumes of data have led not only to the rise of big data...

Emerging Research on Swarm Intelligence and Algorithm Optimization

Yuhui Shi (Southern University of Science and Technology (SUSTech), China)

Throughout time, scientists have looked to nature in order to understand and model solutions for complex real-world problems. In particular, the study of self-organi...

Face Recognition in Adverse Conditions

Maria De Marsico (Sapienza University of Rome, Italy), Michele Nappi (University of Salerno, Italy), Massimo Tistarelli (University of Sassari, Italy)

Facial recognition software has improved by leaps and bounds over the past few decades, with error rates decreasing significantly within the past ten years. Though t...

Computer Vision and Image Processing in Intelligent Systems and Multimedia Technologies

Muhammad Sarfraz (Kuwait University, Kuwait)

The fields of computer vision and image processing are constantly evolving as new research and applications in these areas emerge. Staying abreast of the most up-to-...

Mathematics of Uncertainty Modeling in the Analysis of Engineering and Science Problems

S. Chakraverty (National Institute of Technology - Rourkela, India)

For various scientific and engineering problems, how to deal with variables and parameters of uncertain value is an important issue. Full analysis of the specific er...

Global Trends in Intelligent Computing Research and Development

B.K. Tripathy (VIT University, India), D. P. Acharjya (VIT University, India)

As the amount of accumulated data across a variety of fields becomes harder to maintain, it is essential for a new generation of computational theories and tools to...

Exploring Innovative and Successful Applications of Soft Computing

Antonio D. Masegosa (Universidad de Granada, Spain), Pablo J. Villacorta (Universidad de Granada, Spain), Carlos Cruz-Corona (Universidad de Granada, Spain), M. Socorro García-Cascales (Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena, Spain), María T. Lamata (Universidad de Granada, Spain), José L. Verdegay (Universidad de Granada, Spain)

The evolution of soft computing applications has offered a multitude of methodologies and techniques that are useful in facilitating new ways to address practical an...

Research Developments in Computer Vision and Image Processing: Methodologies and Applications

Rajeev Srivastava (Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), India), S. K. Singh (Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), India), K. K. Shukla (Indian Institute of Technology (BHU), India)

Similar to the way in which computer vision and computer graphics act as the dual fields that connect image processing in modern computer science, the field of image...

Handbook of Research on Novel Soft Computing Intelligent Algorithms: Theory and Practical Applications

Pandian M. Vasant (Petronas University of Technology, Malaysia)

As technologies grow more complex, modeling and simulation of new intelligent systems becomes increasingly challenging and nuanced; specifically in diverse fields su...

Intelligent Technologies and Techniques for Pervasive Computing

Kostas Kolomvatsos (University of Athens, Greece), Christos Anagnostopoulos (Ionian University, Greece), Stathes Hadjiefthymiades (University of Athens, Greece)

Pervasive computing enables users to interact with information resources in their everyday lives. The development of computational technologies that can exist in eve...

Mobile Ad Hoc Robots and Wireless Robotic Systems: Design and Implementation

Raul Aquino Santos (University of Colima, Mexico), Omar Lengerke (Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Colombia), Arthur Edwards-Block (University of Colima, Mexico)

The emergence of wireless robotic systems has provided new perspectives on technology. With the combination of disciplines such as robotic systems, ad hoc networking...

Intelligent Planning for Mobile Robotics: Algorithmic Approaches

Ritu Tiwari (ABV – Indian Institute of Information, India), Anupam Shukla (ABV – Indian Institute of Information, India), Rahul Kala (School of Systems Engineering, University of Reading, UK)

Robotics is an ever-expanding field and intelligent planning continues to play a major role. Given that the intention of mobile robots is to carry out tasks independ...

Simultaneous Localization and Mapping for Mobile Robots: Introduction and Methods

Juan-Antonio Fernández-Madrigal (Universidad de Málaga, Spain), José Luis Blanco Claraco (Universidad de Málaga, Spain)

As mobile robots become more common in general knowledge and practices, as opposed to simply in research labs, there is an increased need for the introduction and me...

Prototyping of Robotic Systems: Applications of Design and Implementation

Tarek Sobh (University of Bridgeport, USA), Xingguo Xiong (University of Bridgeport, USA)

As a segment of the broader science of automation, robotics has achieved tremendous progress in recent decades due to the advances in supporting technologies such as...

Cross-Disciplinary Applications of Artificial Intelligence and Pattern Recognition: Advancing Technologies

Vijay Kumar Mago (Simon Fraser University, Canada), Nitin Bhatia (DAV College, India)

The need for intelligent machines in areas such as medical diagnostics, biometric security systems, and image processing motivates researchers to develop and explore...

Handbook of Research on Ambient Intelligence and Smart Environments: Trends and Perspectives

Nak-Young Chong (Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Japan), Fulvio Mastrogiovanni (University of Genova, Italy)

Ambient Intelligence (AmI) is a multidisciplinary approach aimed at enriching physical environments with a network of distributed devices, such as sensors, actuators...

Particle Swarm Optimization and Intelligence: Advances and Applications

Konstantinos E. Parsopoulos (University of Ioannina, Greece), Michael N. Vrahatis (University of Patras, Greece)

Since its initial development, particle swarm optimization has gained wide recognition due to its ability to provide solutions efficiently, requiring only minimal im...

Artificial Intelligence Applications for Improved Software Engineering Development: New Prospects

Farid Meziane (University of Salford, UK), Sunil Vadera (University of Salford, UK)

Despite decades of research, developing software that is fit for purpose, developed on time, and within budget remains a challenge. Many researchers have advocated t...