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AI-Driven and Computer-Vision-Based Sensing Technology for Real-Time, Non-Destructive Applications

Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026 View: 673 Submit to Special Issue

Guest Editor(s)

Dr. Jinghao Yang

Email: jinghao.yang@utrgv.edu

Affiliation: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 78539, Edinburg, United States

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Research Interests: AI, computer vision, smart sensing

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Dr. Linfeng Wu

Email: linfeng.wu@utrgv.edu

Affiliation: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg, TX 78539, USA

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Research Interests: human factor, VR, MR

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Dr. Hongkai Yu

Email: h.yu19@csuohio.edu

Affiliation: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Cleveland State University, Cleveland, OH 44115, USA

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Research Interests: computer vision, image processing, machine learning, deep learning, intelligent transportation, intelligent vehicles

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Summary

Artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision (CV) are transforming the way we monitor, assess, and predict the durability of structures and systems. Real-time, non-contact, and non-destructive sensing technologies are opening new opportunities for intelligent diagnostics, early fault detection, and predictive maintenance across civil infrastructure, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, and energy applications.


This special issue seeks original research articles, reviews, and case studies that highlight recent advances in AI- and CV-based sensing for structural durability and health monitoring. Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):
· AI-driven sensing methods for non-destructive evaluation (NDE)
· Computer-vision-based damage detection and anomaly recognition
· Multi-modal data fusion and intelligent feature extraction
· Real-time monitoring frameworks and digital twins
· Machine learning and deep learning for predictive maintenance
· Scalable, interpretable, and robust AI models for complex environments


Keywords

AI, computer vision, smart sensing

Published Papers


  • Open Access

    ARTICLE

    AI-Driven Object Detection Framework for Live Load Monitoring and Structural Optimization

    Luis Sánchez Calderón, David Valverde Burneo, Walter Hurtares Orrala
    Structural Durability & Health Monitoring, DOI:10.32604/sdhm.2026.077137
    (This article belongs to the Special Issue: AI-Driven and Computer-Vision-Based Sensing Technology for Real-Time, Non-Destructive Applications)
    Abstract Accurate characterization of live load histories remains critical for structural safety and efficient design; however, traditional codes often overestimate in-service loads. This study introduced an AI-driven framework integrating YOLOv8 object detection and DeepFace gender classification with continuous video surveillance to monitor live loads in academic buildings. Gender classification used local anthropometric data (77 kg males, 61 kg females) for precise load estimation, with privacy ensured via local processing and anonymized metadata only. Observed peaks were substantially below Eurocode and IBC provisions, confirming code conservatism. Uncertainty propagation from detector errors (recall 0.57, ±0.02 Kn/m2) minimally impacted projections. More >

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