Zongdong Du^1,2, Xuefeng Feng³, Feng Li³, Qinglong Xian³, Zhenhong Jia^1,2,*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 2607-2627, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056616 - 18 November 2024

Abstract The importance of unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) obstacle avoidance algorithms lies in their ability to ensure flight safety and collision avoidance, thereby protecting people and property. We propose UAD-YOLOv8, a lightweight YOLOv8-based obstacle detection algorithm optimized for UAV obstacle avoidance. The algorithm enhances the detection capability for small and irregular obstacles by removing the P5 feature layer and introducing deformable convolution v2 (DCNv2) to optimize the cross stage partial bottleneck with 2 convolutions and fusion (C2f) module. Additionally, it reduces the model’s parameter count and computational load by constructing the unite ghost and depth-wise separable… More >

Nataliya Shakhovska^1,2,*, Mykola Medykovskyi¹, Oleksandr Gurbych^1,3, Mykhailo Mamchur^1,3, Mykhailo Melnyk¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 3147-3163, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056542 - 18 November 2024

Abstract The increasing adoption of solar photovoltaic systems necessitates accurate forecasting of solar energy production to enhance grid stability, reliability, and economic benefits. This study explores advanced machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL) techniques for predicting solar energy generation, emphasizing the significant impact of meteorological data. A comprehensive dataset, encompassing detailed weather conditions and solar energy metrics, was collected and preprocessed to improve model accuracy. Various models were developed and trained with different preprocessing stages. Finally, three datasets were prepared. A novel hour-based prediction wrapper was introduced, utilizing external sunrise and sunset data to restrict… More >

Xi Li^1,2, Yuxin Li², Zhenhua Xiao^3,*, Zhenghua Huang¹, Lianying Zou¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 3325-3349, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056464 - 18 November 2024

Abstract Human pose estimation is a critical research area in the field of computer vision, playing a significant role in applications such as human-computer interaction, behavior analysis, and action recognition. In this paper, we propose a U-shaped keypoint detection network (DAUNet) based on an improved ResNet subsampling structure and spatial grouping mechanism. This network addresses key challenges in traditional methods, such as information loss, large network redundancy, and insufficient sensitivity to low-resolution features. DAUNet is composed of three main components. First, we introduce an improved BottleNeck block that employs partial convolution and strip pooling to reduce… More >

Yucheng Liang^1,2,*, Ke Niu^1,2,*, Yingnan Zhang^1,2, Yifei Meng^1,2, Fangmeng Hu^1,2

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 2457-2492, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056438 - 18 November 2024

Abstract To address the challenges of video copyright protection and ensure the perfect recovery of original video, we propose a dual-domain watermarking scheme for digital video, inspired by Robust Reversible Watermarking (RRW) technology used in digital images. Our approach introduces a parameter optimization strategy that incrementally adjusts scheme parameters through attack simulation fitting, allowing for adaptive tuning of experimental parameters. In this scheme, the low-frequency Polar Harmonic Transform (PHT) moment is utilized as the embedding domain for robust watermarking, enhancing stability against simulation attacks while implementing the parameter optimization strategy. Through extensive attack simulations across various… More >

Jian Feng^*, Tian Liu, Cailing Du

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 2895-2909, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056434 - 18 November 2024

Abstract Unsupervised learning methods such as graph contrastive learning have been used for dynamic graph representation learning to eliminate the dependence of labels. However, existing studies neglect positional information when learning discrete snapshots, resulting in insufficient network topology learning. At the same time, due to the lack of appropriate data augmentation methods, it is difficult to capture the evolving patterns of the network effectively. To address the above problems, a position-aware and subgraph enhanced dynamic graph contrastive learning method is proposed for discrete-time dynamic graphs. Firstly, the global snapshot is built based on the historical snapshots… More >

Chenghai Yu, Zhilong Lu^*

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 3261-3280, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056413 - 18 November 2024

Abstract Railway turnouts often develop defects such as chipping, cracks, and wear during use. If not detected and addressed promptly, these defects can pose significant risks to train operation safety and passenger security. Despite advances in defect detection technologies, research specifically targeting railway turnout defects remains limited. To address this gap, we collected images from railway inspectors and constructed a dataset of railway turnout defects in complex environments. To enhance detection accuracy, we propose an improved YOLOv8 model named YOLO-VSS-SOUP-Inner-CIoU (YOLO-VSI). The model employs a state-space model (SSM) to enhance the C2f module in the YOLOv8… More >

Bing Shi^1,*, Jianhua Zhao¹, Bin Ma¹, Juan Huan², Yueping Sun³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 2437-2456, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056377 - 18 November 2024

Abstract Real-time detection of unhealthy fish remains a significant challenge in intensive recirculating aquaculture. Early recognition of unhealthy fish and the implementation of appropriate treatment measures are crucial for preventing the spread of diseases and minimizing economic losses. To address this issue, an improved algorithm based on the You Only Look Once v5s (YOLOv5s) lightweight model has been proposed. This enhanced model incorporates a faster lightweight structure and a new Convolutional Block Attention Module (CBAM) to achieve high recognition accuracy. Furthermore, the model introduces the α-SIoU loss function, which combines the α-Intersection over Union (α-IoU) and… More >

Jeng-Shyang Pan^1,2, Wenda Li¹, Shu-Chuan Chu^1,*, Xiao Sui¹, Junzo Watada³

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 3033-3062, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056310 - 18 November 2024

Abstract The growth optimizer (GO) is an innovative and robust metaheuristic optimization algorithm designed to simulate the learning and reflective processes experienced by individuals as they mature within the social environment. However, the original GO algorithm is constrained by two significant limitations: slow convergence and high memory requirements. This restricts its application to large-scale and complex problems. To address these problems, this paper proposes an innovative enhanced growth optimizer (eGO). In contrast to conventional population-based optimization algorithms, the eGO algorithm utilizes a probabilistic model, designated as the virtual population, which is capable of accurately replicating the… More >

Mingyuan Zhai^1,2, Hanquan Zhang¹, Le Wang¹, Dong Xiao^1,*, Zhengmin Gu³, Zhenni Li¹

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 3241-3260, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056241 - 18 November 2024

Abstract In the process of dense vehicles traveling fast, there will be mutual occlusion between vehicles, which will lead to the problem of deterioration of the tracking effect of different vehicles, so this paper proposes a research method of virtual simulation video vehicle target tracking based on you only look once (YOLO)v5s and deep simple online and realtime tracking (DeepSort). Given that the DeepSort algorithm is currently the most effective tracking method, this paper merges the YOLOv5 algorithm with the DeepSort algorithm. Then it adds the efficient channel attention networks (ECA-Net) focusing mechanism at the back… More >

Altaf Hussain¹, Shuaiyong Li², Tariq Hussain³, Xianxuan Lin^4,*, Farman Ali^5,*, Ahmad Ali AlZubi⁶

CMC-Computers, Materials & Continua, Vol.81, No.2, pp. 1999-2051, 2024, DOI:10.32604/cmc.2024.056183 - 18 November 2024

Abstract Devices and networks constantly upgrade, leading to rapid technological evolution. Three-dimensional (3D) point cloud transmission plays a crucial role in aerial computing terminology, facilitating information exchange. Various network types, including sensor networks and 5G mobile networks, support this transmission. Notably, Flying Ad hoc Networks (FANETs) utilize Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) as nodes, operating in a 3D environment with Six Degrees of Freedom (6DoF). This study comprehensively surveys UAV networks, focusing on models for Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) 3D point cloud compression/transmission. Key topics covered include autonomous navigation, challenges in video streaming infrastructure, motivations for More >