Terrain Aided Navigation(TAN)technology has become increasingly important due to its effectiveness in environments where Global Positioning System(GPS)is unavailable.In recent years,TAN systems have been extensively r...Terrain Aided Navigation(TAN)technology has become increasingly important due to its effectiveness in environments where Global Positioning System(GPS)is unavailable.In recent years,TAN systems have been extensively researched for both aerial and underwater navigation applications.However,many TAN systems that rely on recursive Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)position estimation methods,such as Extended Kalman Filters(EKF),often face challenges with divergence and instability,particularly in highly non-linear systems.To address these issues,this paper proposes and investigates a hybrid two-stage TAN positioning system for UAVs that utilizes Particle Filter.To enhance the system’s robustness against uncertainties caused by noise and to estimate additional system states,a Fuzzy Particle Filter(FPF)is employed in the first stage.This approach introduces a novel terrain composite feature that enables a fuzzy expert system to analyze terrain non-linearities and dynamically adjust the number of particles in real-time.This design allows the UAV to be efficiently localized in GPS-denied environments while also reducing the computational complexity of the particle filter in real-time applications.In the second stage,an Error State Kalman Filter(ESKF)is implemented to estimate the UAV’s altitude.The ESKF is chosen over the conventional EKF method because it is more suitable for non-linear systems.Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed fuzzy-based terrain composite method achieves high positional accuracy while reducing computational time and memory usage.展开更多
Due to the numerous variables to take into account as well as the inherent ambiguity and uncertainty,evaluating educational institutions can be difficult.The concept of a possibility Pythagorean fuzzy hypersoft set(pP...Due to the numerous variables to take into account as well as the inherent ambiguity and uncertainty,evaluating educational institutions can be difficult.The concept of a possibility Pythagorean fuzzy hypersoft set(pPyFHSS)is more flexible in this regard than other theoretical fuzzy set-like models,even though some attempts have been made in the literature to address such uncertainties.This study investigates the elementary notions of pPyFHSS including its set-theoretic operations union,intersection,complement,OR-and AND-operations.Some results related to these operations are also modified for pPyFHSS.Additionally,the similarity measures between pPyFHSSs are formulated with the assistance of numerical examples and results.Lastly,an intelligent decision-assisted mechanism is developed with the proposal of a robust algorithm based on similarity measures for solving multi-attribute decision-making(MADM)problems.A case study that helps the decision-makers assess the best educational institution is discussed to validate the suggested system.The algorithmic results are compared with the most pertinent model to evaluate the adaptability of pPyFHSS,as it generalizes the classical possibility fuzzy set-like theoretical models.Similarly,while considering significant evaluating factors,the flexibility of pPyFHSS is observed through structural comparison.展开更多
In this paper, by constructing the smallest equivalence relation θ∗on a finite fuzzy hypergroup H, the quotient group (the set of equivalence classes) H/θ∗is a nilpotent group, and the nilpotent group is characteriz...In this paper, by constructing the smallest equivalence relation θ∗on a finite fuzzy hypergroup H, the quotient group (the set of equivalence classes) H/θ∗is a nilpotent group, and the nilpotent group is characterized by the strong fuzzy regularity of the equivalence relation. Finally, the concept of θ-part of fuzzy hypergroup is introduced to determine the necessary and sufficient condition for the equivalence relation θto be transitive.展开更多
This study presents a new approach that advances the algorithm of similarity measures between generalized fuzzy numbers. Following a brief introduction to some properties of the proposed method, a comparative analysis...This study presents a new approach that advances the algorithm of similarity measures between generalized fuzzy numbers. Following a brief introduction to some properties of the proposed method, a comparative analysis based on 36 sets of generalized fuzzy numbers was performed, in which the degree of similarity of the fuzzy numbers was calculated with the proposed method and seven methods established by previous studies in the literature. The results of the analytical comparison show that the proposed similarity outperforms the existing methods by overcoming their drawbacks and yielding accurate outcomes in all calculations of similarity measures under consideration. Finally, in a numerical example that involves recommending cars to customers based on a nine-member linguistic term set, the proposed similarity measure proves to be competent in addressing fuzzy number recommendation problems.展开更多
The dramatic rise in the number of people living in cities has made many environmental and social problems worse.The search for a productive method for disposing of solid waste is the most notable of these problems.Ma...The dramatic rise in the number of people living in cities has made many environmental and social problems worse.The search for a productive method for disposing of solid waste is the most notable of these problems.Many scholars have referred to it as a fuzzy multi-attribute or multi-criteria decision-making problem using various fuzzy set-like approaches because of the inclusion of criteria and anticipated ambiguity.The goal of the current study is to use an innovative methodology to address the expected uncertainties in the problem of solid waste site selection.The characteristics(or sub-attributes)that decision-makers select and the degree of approximation they accept for various options can both be indicators of these uncertainties.To tackle these problems,a novel mathematical structure known as the fuzzy parameterized possibility single valued neutrosophic hypersoft expert set(ρˆ-set),which is initially described,is integrated with a modified version of Sanchez’s method.Following this,an intelligent algorithm is suggested.The steps of the suggested algorithm are explained with an example that explains itself.The compatibility of solid waste management sites and systems is discussed,and rankings are established along with detailed justifications for their viability.This study’s strengths lie in its application of fuzzy parameterization and possibility grading to effectively handle the uncertainties embodied in the parameters’nature and alternative approximations,respectively.It uses specific mathematical formulations to compute the fuzzy parameterized degrees and possibility grades that are missing from the prior literature.It is simpler for the decisionmakers to look at each option separately because the decision is uncertain.Comparing the computed results,it is discovered that they are consistent and dependable because of their preferred properties.展开更多
In robotics and human-robot interaction,a robot’s capacity to express and react correctly to human emotions is essential.A significant aspect of the capability involves controlling the robotic facial skin actuators i...In robotics and human-robot interaction,a robot’s capacity to express and react correctly to human emotions is essential.A significant aspect of the capability involves controlling the robotic facial skin actuators in a way that resonates with human emotions.This research focuses on human anthropometric theories to design and control robotic facial actuators,addressing the limitations of existing approaches in expressing emotions naturally and accurately.The facial landmarks are extracted to determine the anthropometric indicators for designing the robot head and is employed to the displacement of these points to calculate emotional values using Fuzzy C-Mean(FCM).The rotating angles of skin actuators are required to account for the smaller emotions,which enhance the robot’s ability to perform emotions in reality.In addition,this study contributes a novel approach based on facial anthropometric indicators to tailor emotional expressions to diverse human characteristics,ensuring more personalized and intuitive interactions.The results demonstrated howfuzzy logic can be employed to improve a robot’s ability to express emotions,which are digitized into fuzzy values.This is also the contribution of the research,which laid the groundwork for robots that can interact with humans more intuitively and empathetically.The performed experiments demonstrated that the suitability of proposed models to conduct tasks related to human emotions with the accuracy of emotional value determination and motor angles is 0.96 and 0.97,respectively.展开更多
Human Activity Recognition(HAR)in drone-captured videos has become popular because of the interest in various fields such as video surveillance,sports analysis,and human-robot interaction.However,recognizing actions f...Human Activity Recognition(HAR)in drone-captured videos has become popular because of the interest in various fields such as video surveillance,sports analysis,and human-robot interaction.However,recognizing actions from such videos poses the following challenges:variations of human motion,the complexity of backdrops,motion blurs,occlusions,and restricted camera angles.This research presents a human activity recognition system to address these challenges by working with drones’red-green-blue(RGB)videos.The first step in the proposed system involves partitioning videos into frames and then using bilateral filtering to improve the quality of object foregrounds while reducing background interference before converting from RGB to grayscale images.The YOLO(You Only Look Once)algorithm detects and extracts humans from each frame,obtaining their skeletons for further processing.The joint angles,displacement and velocity,histogram of oriented gradients(HOG),3D points,and geodesic Distance are included.These features are optimized using Quadratic Discriminant Analysis(QDA)and utilized in a Neuro-Fuzzy Classifier(NFC)for activity classification.Real-world evaluations on the Drone-Action,Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)-Gesture,and Okutama-Action datasets substantiate the proposed system’s superiority in accuracy rates over existing methods.In particular,the system obtains recognition rates of 93%for drone action,97%for UAV gestures,and 81%for Okutama-action,demonstrating the system’s reliability and ability to learn human activity from drone videos.展开更多
Seepage refers to the flow of water through porous materials.This phenomenon has a crucial role in dam,slope,excavation,tunnel,and well design.Performing seepage analysis usually is a challenging task,as one must cope...Seepage refers to the flow of water through porous materials.This phenomenon has a crucial role in dam,slope,excavation,tunnel,and well design.Performing seepage analysis usually is a challenging task,as one must cope with the uncertainty associated with the parameters such as the hydraulic conductivity in the horizontal and vertical directions that drive this phenomenon.However,at the same time,the data on horizontal and vertical hydraulic conductivities are typically scarce in spatial resolution.In this context,so-called non-traditional approaches for uncertainty quantification(such as intervals and fuzzy variables)offer an interesting alternative to classical probabilistic methods,since they have been shown to be quite effective when limited information on the governing parameters of a phenomenon is available.Therefore,the main contribution of this study is the development of a framework for conducting seepage analysis in saturated soils,where uncertainty associated with hydraulic conductivity is characterized using fuzzy fields.This method to characterize uncertainty extends interval fields towards the domain of fuzzy numbers.In fact,it is illustrated that fuzzy fields are an effective tool for capturing uncertainties with a spatial component,since they allow one to account for available physical measurements.A case study in confined saturated soil shows that with the proposed framework,it is possible to quantify the uncertainty associated with seepage flow,exit gradient,and uplift force effectively.展开更多
This paper introduces fuzzy N-bipolar soft(FN-BS)sets,a novel mathematical framework designed to enhance multi-criteria decision-making(MCDM)processes under uncertainty.The study addresses a significant limitation in ...This paper introduces fuzzy N-bipolar soft(FN-BS)sets,a novel mathematical framework designed to enhance multi-criteria decision-making(MCDM)processes under uncertainty.The study addresses a significant limitation in existing models by unifying fuzzy logic,the consideration of bipolarity,and the ability to evaluate attributes on a multinary scale.The specific contributions of the FN-BS framework include:(1)a formal definition and settheoretic foundation,(2)the development of two innovative algorithms for solving decision-making(DM)problems,and(3)a comparative analysis demonstrating its superiority over established models.The proposed framework is applied to a real-world case study on selecting vaccination programs across multiple countries,showcasing consistent DM outcomes and exceptional adaptability to complex and uncertain scenarios.These results position FN-BS sets as a versatile and powerful tool for addressing dynamic DM challenges.展开更多
In the context of advancing towards dual carbon goals,numerous factories are actively engaging in energy efficiency upgrades and transformations.To accurately pinpoint energy efficiency bottlenecks within factories an...In the context of advancing towards dual carbon goals,numerous factories are actively engaging in energy efficiency upgrades and transformations.To accurately pinpoint energy efficiency bottlenecks within factories and prioritize renovation sequences,it is crucial to conduct comprehensive evaluations of the energy performance across various workshops.Therefore,this paper proposes an evaluation model for workshop energy efficiency based on the drive-state-response(DSR)framework combined with the fuzzy BORDA method.Firstly,an in-depth analysis of the relationships between different energy efficiency indicators was conducted.Based on the DSR model,evaluation criteria were selected from three dimensions-drive factors,state characteristics,and response measures-to establish a robust energy efficiency indicator system.Secondly,three distinct assessment techniques were selected:Grey Relational Analysis(GRA),Entropy Weight Method(EWM),and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution(TOPSIS)forming a diversified set of evaluation methods.Subsequently,by introducing the fuzzy BORDA method,a comprehensive energy efficiency evaluation model was developed,aimed at quantitatively ranking the energy performance status of each workshop.Using a real-world factory as a case study,applying our proposed evaluationmodel yielded detailed scores and rankings for each workshop.Furthermore,post hoc testing was performed using the Spearman correlation coefficient,revealing a statistic value of 10.209,which validates the effectiveness and reliability of the proposed evaluation model.This model not only assists in identifying underperforming workshops within the factory but also provides solid data support and a decision-making basis for future energy efficiency optimization strategies.展开更多
To guarantee safe and efficient tunneling of a tunnel boring machine(TBM),rapid and accurate judgment of the rock mass condition is essential.Based on fuzzy C-means clustering,this paper proposes a grouped machine lea...To guarantee safe and efficient tunneling of a tunnel boring machine(TBM),rapid and accurate judgment of the rock mass condition is essential.Based on fuzzy C-means clustering,this paper proposes a grouped machine learning method for predicting rock mass parameters.An elaborate data set on field rock mass is collected,which also matches field TBM tunneling.Meanwhile,target stratum samples are divided into several clusters by fuzzy C-means clustering,and multiple submodels are trained by samples in different clusters with the input of pretreated TBM tunneling data and the output of rock mass parameter data.Each testing sample or newly encountered tunneling condition can be predicted by multiple submodels with the weight of the membership degree of the sample to each cluster.The proposed method has been realized by 100 training samples and verified by 30 testing samples collected from the C1 part of the Pearl Delta water resources allocation project.The average percentage error of uniaxial compressive strength and joint frequency(Jf)of the 30 testing samples predicted by the pure back propagation(BP)neural network is 13.62%and 12.38%,while that predicted by the BP neural network combined with fuzzy C-means is 7.66%and6.40%,respectively.In addition,by combining fuzzy C-means clustering,the prediction accuracies of support vector regression and random forest are also improved to different degrees,which demonstrates that fuzzy C-means clustering is helpful for improving the prediction accuracy of machine learning and thus has good applicability.Accordingly,the proposed method is valuable for predicting rock mass parameters during TBM tunneling.展开更多
Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks(UWSNs)are gaining popularity because of their potential uses in oceanography,seismic activity monitoring,environmental preservation,and underwater mapping.Yet,these networks are fac...Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks(UWSNs)are gaining popularity because of their potential uses in oceanography,seismic activity monitoring,environmental preservation,and underwater mapping.Yet,these networks are faced with challenges such as self-interference,long propagation delays,limited bandwidth,and changing network topologies.These challenges are coped with by designing advanced routing protocols.In this work,we present Under Water Fuzzy-Routing Protocol for Low power and Lossy networks(UWF-RPL),an enhanced fuzzy-based protocol that improves decision-making during path selection and traffic distribution over different network nodes.Our method extends RPL with the aid of fuzzy logic to optimize depth,energy,Received Signal Strength Indicator(RSSI)to Expected Transmission Count(ETX)ratio,and latency.Theproposed protocol outperforms other techniques in that it offersmore energy efficiency,better packet delivery,lowdelay,and no queue overflow.It also exhibits better scalability and reliability in dynamic underwater networks,which is of very high importance in maintaining the network operations efficiency and the lifetime of UWSNs optimized.Compared to other recent methods,it offers improved network convergence time(10%–23%),energy efficiency(15%),packet delivery(17%),and delay(24%).展开更多
Wireless Sensor Networks(WSNs)are one of the best technologies of the 21st century and have seen tremendous growth over the past decade.Much work has been put into its development in various aspects such as architectu...Wireless Sensor Networks(WSNs)are one of the best technologies of the 21st century and have seen tremendous growth over the past decade.Much work has been put into its development in various aspects such as architectural attention,routing protocols,location exploration,time exploration,etc.This research aims to optimize routing protocols and address the challenges arising from conflicting objectives in WSN environments,such as balancing energy consumption,ensuring routing reliability,distributing network load,and selecting the shortest path.Many optimization techniques have shown success in achieving one or two objectives but struggle to achieve the right balance between multiple conflicting objectives.To address this gap,this paper proposes an innovative approach that integrates Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO)with a fuzzy multi-objective framework.The proposed method uses fuzzy logic to effectively control multiple competing objectives to represent its major development beyond existing methods that only deal with one or two objectives.The search efficiency is improved by particle swarm optimization(PSO)which overcomes the large computational requirements that serve as a major drawback of existing methods.The PSO algorithm is adapted for WSNs to optimize routing paths based on fuzzy multi-objective fitness.The fuzzy logic framework uses predefined membership functions and rule-based reasoning to adjust routing decisions.These adjustments influence PSO’s velocity updates,ensuring continuous adaptation under varying network conditions.The proposed multi-objective PSO-fuzzy model is evaluated using NS-3 simulation.The results show that the proposed model is capable of improving the network lifetime by 15.2%–22.4%,increasing the stabilization time by 18.7%–25.5%,and increasing the residual energy by 8.9%–16.2% compared to the state-of-the-art techniques.The proposed model also achieves a 15%–24% reduction in load variance,demonstrating balanced routing and extended network lifetime.Furthermore,analysis using p-values obtained from multiple performance measures(p-values<0.05)showed that the proposed approach outperforms with a high level of confidence.The proposed multi-objective PSO-fuzzy model provides a robust and scalable solution to improve the performance of WSNs.It allows stable performance in networks with 100 to 300 nodes,under varying node densities,and across different base station placements.Computational complexity analysis has shown that the method fits well into large-scale WSNs and that the addition of fuzzy logic controls the power usage to make the system practical for real-world use.展开更多
The fuzzy comfortability of a wind-sensitive super-high tower crane is critical to guarantee occupant health and improve construction efficiency.Therefore,the wind-resistant fuzzy comfortability of a super-high tower ...The fuzzy comfortability of a wind-sensitive super-high tower crane is critical to guarantee occupant health and improve construction efficiency.Therefore,the wind-resistant fuzzy comfortability of a super-high tower crane in the Ma’anshan Yangtze River(MYR)Bridge site is analyzed in this paper.First,the membership function model that represents fuzzy comfortability is introduced in the probability density evolution method(PDEM).Second,based on Fechner’s law,the membership function curves are constructed according to three acceleration thresholds in ISO 2631.Then,the fuzzy comfortability for the super-high tower crane under stochastic wind loads is assessed on the basis of different cut-set levelsλ.Results show that the comfortability is over 0.9 under the required maximum operating wind velocity.The low sensitivity toλcan be observed in the reliability curves of ISOⅡandⅢmembership functions.The reliability of the ISOⅠmembership function is not sensitive toλwhenλ<0.7,whereas it becomes sensitive toλwhenλ>0.7.展开更多
This research explores the use of Fuzzy K-Nearest Neighbor(F-KNN)and Artificial Neural Networks(ANN)for predicting heart stroke incidents,focusing on the impact of feature selection methods,specifically Chi-Square and...This research explores the use of Fuzzy K-Nearest Neighbor(F-KNN)and Artificial Neural Networks(ANN)for predicting heart stroke incidents,focusing on the impact of feature selection methods,specifically Chi-Square and Best First Search(BFS).The study demonstrates that BFS significantly enhances the performance of both classifiers.With BFS preprocessing,the ANN model achieved an impressive accuracy of 97.5%,precision and recall of 97.5%,and an Receiver Operating Characteristics(ROC)area of 97.9%,outperforming the Chi-Square-based ANN,which recorded an accuracy of 91.4%.Similarly,the F-KNN model with BFS achieved an accuracy of 96.3%,precision and recall of 96.3%,and a Receiver Operating Characteristics(ROC)area of 96.2%,surpassing the performance of the Chi-Square F-KNN model,which showed an accuracy of 95%.These results highlight that BFS improves the ability to select the most relevant features,contributing to more reliable and accurate stroke predictions.The findings underscore the importance of using advanced feature selection methods like BFS to enhance the performance of machine learning models in healthcare applications,leading to better stroke risk management and improved patient outcomes.展开更多
文摘Terrain Aided Navigation(TAN)technology has become increasingly important due to its effectiveness in environments where Global Positioning System(GPS)is unavailable.In recent years,TAN systems have been extensively researched for both aerial and underwater navigation applications.However,many TAN systems that rely on recursive Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)position estimation methods,such as Extended Kalman Filters(EKF),often face challenges with divergence and instability,particularly in highly non-linear systems.To address these issues,this paper proposes and investigates a hybrid two-stage TAN positioning system for UAVs that utilizes Particle Filter.To enhance the system’s robustness against uncertainties caused by noise and to estimate additional system states,a Fuzzy Particle Filter(FPF)is employed in the first stage.This approach introduces a novel terrain composite feature that enables a fuzzy expert system to analyze terrain non-linearities and dynamically adjust the number of particles in real-time.This design allows the UAV to be efficiently localized in GPS-denied environments while also reducing the computational complexity of the particle filter in real-time applications.In the second stage,an Error State Kalman Filter(ESKF)is implemented to estimate the UAV’s altitude.The ESKF is chosen over the conventional EKF method because it is more suitable for non-linear systems.Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed fuzzy-based terrain composite method achieves high positional accuracy while reducing computational time and memory usage.
基金supported by the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at Qassim University(QU-APC-2024-9/1).
文摘Due to the numerous variables to take into account as well as the inherent ambiguity and uncertainty,evaluating educational institutions can be difficult.The concept of a possibility Pythagorean fuzzy hypersoft set(pPyFHSS)is more flexible in this regard than other theoretical fuzzy set-like models,even though some attempts have been made in the literature to address such uncertainties.This study investigates the elementary notions of pPyFHSS including its set-theoretic operations union,intersection,complement,OR-and AND-operations.Some results related to these operations are also modified for pPyFHSS.Additionally,the similarity measures between pPyFHSSs are formulated with the assistance of numerical examples and results.Lastly,an intelligent decision-assisted mechanism is developed with the proposal of a robust algorithm based on similarity measures for solving multi-attribute decision-making(MADM)problems.A case study that helps the decision-makers assess the best educational institution is discussed to validate the suggested system.The algorithmic results are compared with the most pertinent model to evaluate the adaptability of pPyFHSS,as it generalizes the classical possibility fuzzy set-like theoretical models.Similarly,while considering significant evaluating factors,the flexibility of pPyFHSS is observed through structural comparison.
文摘In this paper, by constructing the smallest equivalence relation θ∗on a finite fuzzy hypergroup H, the quotient group (the set of equivalence classes) H/θ∗is a nilpotent group, and the nilpotent group is characterized by the strong fuzzy regularity of the equivalence relation. Finally, the concept of θ-part of fuzzy hypergroup is introduced to determine the necessary and sufficient condition for the equivalence relation θto be transitive.
文摘This study presents a new approach that advances the algorithm of similarity measures between generalized fuzzy numbers. Following a brief introduction to some properties of the proposed method, a comparative analysis based on 36 sets of generalized fuzzy numbers was performed, in which the degree of similarity of the fuzzy numbers was calculated with the proposed method and seven methods established by previous studies in the literature. The results of the analytical comparison show that the proposed similarity outperforms the existing methods by overcoming their drawbacks and yielding accurate outcomes in all calculations of similarity measures under consideration. Finally, in a numerical example that involves recommending cars to customers based on a nine-member linguistic term set, the proposed similarity measure proves to be competent in addressing fuzzy number recommendation problems.
文摘The dramatic rise in the number of people living in cities has made many environmental and social problems worse.The search for a productive method for disposing of solid waste is the most notable of these problems.Many scholars have referred to it as a fuzzy multi-attribute or multi-criteria decision-making problem using various fuzzy set-like approaches because of the inclusion of criteria and anticipated ambiguity.The goal of the current study is to use an innovative methodology to address the expected uncertainties in the problem of solid waste site selection.The characteristics(or sub-attributes)that decision-makers select and the degree of approximation they accept for various options can both be indicators of these uncertainties.To tackle these problems,a novel mathematical structure known as the fuzzy parameterized possibility single valued neutrosophic hypersoft expert set(ρˆ-set),which is initially described,is integrated with a modified version of Sanchez’s method.Following this,an intelligent algorithm is suggested.The steps of the suggested algorithm are explained with an example that explains itself.The compatibility of solid waste management sites and systems is discussed,and rankings are established along with detailed justifications for their viability.This study’s strengths lie in its application of fuzzy parameterization and possibility grading to effectively handle the uncertainties embodied in the parameters’nature and alternative approximations,respectively.It uses specific mathematical formulations to compute the fuzzy parameterized degrees and possibility grades that are missing from the prior literature.It is simpler for the decisionmakers to look at each option separately because the decision is uncertain.Comparing the computed results,it is discovered that they are consistent and dependable because of their preferred properties.
基金funded by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City-UEH,Vietnam.
文摘In robotics and human-robot interaction,a robot’s capacity to express and react correctly to human emotions is essential.A significant aspect of the capability involves controlling the robotic facial skin actuators in a way that resonates with human emotions.This research focuses on human anthropometric theories to design and control robotic facial actuators,addressing the limitations of existing approaches in expressing emotions naturally and accurately.The facial landmarks are extracted to determine the anthropometric indicators for designing the robot head and is employed to the displacement of these points to calculate emotional values using Fuzzy C-Mean(FCM).The rotating angles of skin actuators are required to account for the smaller emotions,which enhance the robot’s ability to perform emotions in reality.In addition,this study contributes a novel approach based on facial anthropometric indicators to tailor emotional expressions to diverse human characteristics,ensuring more personalized and intuitive interactions.The results demonstrated howfuzzy logic can be employed to improve a robot’s ability to express emotions,which are digitized into fuzzy values.This is also the contribution of the research,which laid the groundwork for robots that can interact with humans more intuitively and empathetically.The performed experiments demonstrated that the suitability of proposed models to conduct tasks related to human emotions with the accuracy of emotional value determination and motor angles is 0.96 and 0.97,respectively.
基金funded by the Open Access Initiative of the University of Bremen and the DFG via SuUB Bremen.Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Researchers Supporting Project number(PNURSP2024R348),Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.
文摘Human Activity Recognition(HAR)in drone-captured videos has become popular because of the interest in various fields such as video surveillance,sports analysis,and human-robot interaction.However,recognizing actions from such videos poses the following challenges:variations of human motion,the complexity of backdrops,motion blurs,occlusions,and restricted camera angles.This research presents a human activity recognition system to address these challenges by working with drones’red-green-blue(RGB)videos.The first step in the proposed system involves partitioning videos into frames and then using bilateral filtering to improve the quality of object foregrounds while reducing background interference before converting from RGB to grayscale images.The YOLO(You Only Look Once)algorithm detects and extracts humans from each frame,obtaining their skeletons for further processing.The joint angles,displacement and velocity,histogram of oriented gradients(HOG),3D points,and geodesic Distance are included.These features are optimized using Quadratic Discriminant Analysis(QDA)and utilized in a Neuro-Fuzzy Classifier(NFC)for activity classification.Real-world evaluations on the Drone-Action,Unmanned Aerial Vehicle(UAV)-Gesture,and Okutama-Action datasets substantiate the proposed system’s superiority in accuracy rates over existing methods.In particular,the system obtains recognition rates of 93%for drone action,97%for UAV gestures,and 81%for Okutama-action,demonstrating the system’s reliability and ability to learn human activity from drone videos.
文摘Seepage refers to the flow of water through porous materials.This phenomenon has a crucial role in dam,slope,excavation,tunnel,and well design.Performing seepage analysis usually is a challenging task,as one must cope with the uncertainty associated with the parameters such as the hydraulic conductivity in the horizontal and vertical directions that drive this phenomenon.However,at the same time,the data on horizontal and vertical hydraulic conductivities are typically scarce in spatial resolution.In this context,so-called non-traditional approaches for uncertainty quantification(such as intervals and fuzzy variables)offer an interesting alternative to classical probabilistic methods,since they have been shown to be quite effective when limited information on the governing parameters of a phenomenon is available.Therefore,the main contribution of this study is the development of a framework for conducting seepage analysis in saturated soils,where uncertainty associated with hydraulic conductivity is characterized using fuzzy fields.This method to characterize uncertainty extends interval fields towards the domain of fuzzy numbers.In fact,it is illustrated that fuzzy fields are an effective tool for capturing uncertainties with a spatial component,since they allow one to account for available physical measurements.A case study in confined saturated soil shows that with the proposed framework,it is possible to quantify the uncertainty associated with seepage flow,exit gradient,and uplift force effectively.
文摘This paper introduces fuzzy N-bipolar soft(FN-BS)sets,a novel mathematical framework designed to enhance multi-criteria decision-making(MCDM)processes under uncertainty.The study addresses a significant limitation in existing models by unifying fuzzy logic,the consideration of bipolarity,and the ability to evaluate attributes on a multinary scale.The specific contributions of the FN-BS framework include:(1)a formal definition and settheoretic foundation,(2)the development of two innovative algorithms for solving decision-making(DM)problems,and(3)a comparative analysis demonstrating its superiority over established models.The proposed framework is applied to a real-world case study on selecting vaccination programs across multiple countries,showcasing consistent DM outcomes and exceptional adaptability to complex and uncertain scenarios.These results position FN-BS sets as a versatile and powerful tool for addressing dynamic DM challenges.
基金funded by the National Social Science Fund of China(Grant No.23BGL234).
文摘In the context of advancing towards dual carbon goals,numerous factories are actively engaging in energy efficiency upgrades and transformations.To accurately pinpoint energy efficiency bottlenecks within factories and prioritize renovation sequences,it is crucial to conduct comprehensive evaluations of the energy performance across various workshops.Therefore,this paper proposes an evaluation model for workshop energy efficiency based on the drive-state-response(DSR)framework combined with the fuzzy BORDA method.Firstly,an in-depth analysis of the relationships between different energy efficiency indicators was conducted.Based on the DSR model,evaluation criteria were selected from three dimensions-drive factors,state characteristics,and response measures-to establish a robust energy efficiency indicator system.Secondly,three distinct assessment techniques were selected:Grey Relational Analysis(GRA),Entropy Weight Method(EWM),and Technique for Order Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution(TOPSIS)forming a diversified set of evaluation methods.Subsequently,by introducing the fuzzy BORDA method,a comprehensive energy efficiency evaluation model was developed,aimed at quantitatively ranking the energy performance status of each workshop.Using a real-world factory as a case study,applying our proposed evaluationmodel yielded detailed scores and rankings for each workshop.Furthermore,post hoc testing was performed using the Spearman correlation coefficient,revealing a statistic value of 10.209,which validates the effectiveness and reliability of the proposed evaluation model.This model not only assists in identifying underperforming workshops within the factory but also provides solid data support and a decision-making basis for future energy efficiency optimization strategies.
基金Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province,Grant/Award Number:ZR202103010903Doctoral Fund of Shandong Jianzhu University,Grant/Award Number:X21101Z。
文摘To guarantee safe and efficient tunneling of a tunnel boring machine(TBM),rapid and accurate judgment of the rock mass condition is essential.Based on fuzzy C-means clustering,this paper proposes a grouped machine learning method for predicting rock mass parameters.An elaborate data set on field rock mass is collected,which also matches field TBM tunneling.Meanwhile,target stratum samples are divided into several clusters by fuzzy C-means clustering,and multiple submodels are trained by samples in different clusters with the input of pretreated TBM tunneling data and the output of rock mass parameter data.Each testing sample or newly encountered tunneling condition can be predicted by multiple submodels with the weight of the membership degree of the sample to each cluster.The proposed method has been realized by 100 training samples and verified by 30 testing samples collected from the C1 part of the Pearl Delta water resources allocation project.The average percentage error of uniaxial compressive strength and joint frequency(Jf)of the 30 testing samples predicted by the pure back propagation(BP)neural network is 13.62%and 12.38%,while that predicted by the BP neural network combined with fuzzy C-means is 7.66%and6.40%,respectively.In addition,by combining fuzzy C-means clustering,the prediction accuracies of support vector regression and random forest are also improved to different degrees,which demonstrates that fuzzy C-means clustering is helpful for improving the prediction accuracy of machine learning and thus has good applicability.Accordingly,the proposed method is valuable for predicting rock mass parameters during TBM tunneling.
文摘Underwater Wireless Sensor Networks(UWSNs)are gaining popularity because of their potential uses in oceanography,seismic activity monitoring,environmental preservation,and underwater mapping.Yet,these networks are faced with challenges such as self-interference,long propagation delays,limited bandwidth,and changing network topologies.These challenges are coped with by designing advanced routing protocols.In this work,we present Under Water Fuzzy-Routing Protocol for Low power and Lossy networks(UWF-RPL),an enhanced fuzzy-based protocol that improves decision-making during path selection and traffic distribution over different network nodes.Our method extends RPL with the aid of fuzzy logic to optimize depth,energy,Received Signal Strength Indicator(RSSI)to Expected Transmission Count(ETX)ratio,and latency.Theproposed protocol outperforms other techniques in that it offersmore energy efficiency,better packet delivery,lowdelay,and no queue overflow.It also exhibits better scalability and reliability in dynamic underwater networks,which is of very high importance in maintaining the network operations efficiency and the lifetime of UWSNs optimized.Compared to other recent methods,it offers improved network convergence time(10%–23%),energy efficiency(15%),packet delivery(17%),and delay(24%).
基金funded by Deanship of Graduate studies and Scientific Research at Jouf University under grant No.(DGSSR-2023-2-02038).
文摘Wireless Sensor Networks(WSNs)are one of the best technologies of the 21st century and have seen tremendous growth over the past decade.Much work has been put into its development in various aspects such as architectural attention,routing protocols,location exploration,time exploration,etc.This research aims to optimize routing protocols and address the challenges arising from conflicting objectives in WSN environments,such as balancing energy consumption,ensuring routing reliability,distributing network load,and selecting the shortest path.Many optimization techniques have shown success in achieving one or two objectives but struggle to achieve the right balance between multiple conflicting objectives.To address this gap,this paper proposes an innovative approach that integrates Particle Swarm Optimization(PSO)with a fuzzy multi-objective framework.The proposed method uses fuzzy logic to effectively control multiple competing objectives to represent its major development beyond existing methods that only deal with one or two objectives.The search efficiency is improved by particle swarm optimization(PSO)which overcomes the large computational requirements that serve as a major drawback of existing methods.The PSO algorithm is adapted for WSNs to optimize routing paths based on fuzzy multi-objective fitness.The fuzzy logic framework uses predefined membership functions and rule-based reasoning to adjust routing decisions.These adjustments influence PSO’s velocity updates,ensuring continuous adaptation under varying network conditions.The proposed multi-objective PSO-fuzzy model is evaluated using NS-3 simulation.The results show that the proposed model is capable of improving the network lifetime by 15.2%–22.4%,increasing the stabilization time by 18.7%–25.5%,and increasing the residual energy by 8.9%–16.2% compared to the state-of-the-art techniques.The proposed model also achieves a 15%–24% reduction in load variance,demonstrating balanced routing and extended network lifetime.Furthermore,analysis using p-values obtained from multiple performance measures(p-values<0.05)showed that the proposed approach outperforms with a high level of confidence.The proposed multi-objective PSO-fuzzy model provides a robust and scalable solution to improve the performance of WSNs.It allows stable performance in networks with 100 to 300 nodes,under varying node densities,and across different base station placements.Computational complexity analysis has shown that the method fits well into large-scale WSNs and that the addition of fuzzy logic controls the power usage to make the system practical for real-world use.
基金The National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.52108274,52208481,52338011)State Scholarship Fund of China Scholarship Council(No.202306090285).
文摘The fuzzy comfortability of a wind-sensitive super-high tower crane is critical to guarantee occupant health and improve construction efficiency.Therefore,the wind-resistant fuzzy comfortability of a super-high tower crane in the Ma’anshan Yangtze River(MYR)Bridge site is analyzed in this paper.First,the membership function model that represents fuzzy comfortability is introduced in the probability density evolution method(PDEM).Second,based on Fechner’s law,the membership function curves are constructed according to three acceleration thresholds in ISO 2631.Then,the fuzzy comfortability for the super-high tower crane under stochastic wind loads is assessed on the basis of different cut-set levelsλ.Results show that the comfortability is over 0.9 under the required maximum operating wind velocity.The low sensitivity toλcan be observed in the reliability curves of ISOⅡandⅢmembership functions.The reliability of the ISOⅠmembership function is not sensitive toλwhenλ<0.7,whereas it becomes sensitive toλwhenλ>0.7.
基金funded by FCT/MECI through national funds and,when applicable,co-funded EU funds under UID/50008:Instituto de Telecomunicacoes.
文摘This research explores the use of Fuzzy K-Nearest Neighbor(F-KNN)and Artificial Neural Networks(ANN)for predicting heart stroke incidents,focusing on the impact of feature selection methods,specifically Chi-Square and Best First Search(BFS).The study demonstrates that BFS significantly enhances the performance of both classifiers.With BFS preprocessing,the ANN model achieved an impressive accuracy of 97.5%,precision and recall of 97.5%,and an Receiver Operating Characteristics(ROC)area of 97.9%,outperforming the Chi-Square-based ANN,which recorded an accuracy of 91.4%.Similarly,the F-KNN model with BFS achieved an accuracy of 96.3%,precision and recall of 96.3%,and a Receiver Operating Characteristics(ROC)area of 96.2%,surpassing the performance of the Chi-Square F-KNN model,which showed an accuracy of 95%.These results highlight that BFS improves the ability to select the most relevant features,contributing to more reliable and accurate stroke predictions.The findings underscore the importance of using advanced feature selection methods like BFS to enhance the performance of machine learning models in healthcare applications,leading to better stroke risk management and improved patient outcomes.
