Academic Articles & Research Papers

A practical introduction to computer vision with OpenCV

Explains the theory behind basic computer vision and provides a bridge from the theory to practical implementation using the industry standard OpenCV libraries Computer Vision is a rapidly expanding area and it is becoming progressively eas...

Deep Learning and Bidirectional Optical Flow Based Viewport Predictions for 360° Video Coding

The rapid development of virtual reality applications continues to urge better compression of 360° videos owing to the large volume of content. These videos are typically converted to 2-D formats using various projection techniques i...

Computer vision applications in vascular surgery: From preoperative mapping to intraoperative flow assessment

Artificial intelligence (AI) and computer vision (CV) are increasingly applied in vascular surgery for preoperative mapping and intraoperative flow/perfusion assessment, with potential to enhance safety and efficiency. However, the extent o...

Detection and Control Framework for Unpiloted Ground Support Equipment within the Aircraft Stand

The rapid advancement in Unpiloted Robotic Vehicle technology has significantly influenced ground support operations at airports, marking a critical shift towards future development. This study presents a novel Unpiloted Ground Support Equi...

Computer Vision Techniques in Manufacturing

Computer vision techniques have played an important role in promoting the informatization, digitization and intelligence of industrial manufacturing systems. Considering the rapid development of computer vision techniques, we present a comp...

Computer Vision in the Metaverse

Metaverse is a rapidly developing new technology today. The purpose of this article is to examine this technology from a computer vision and general perspective. In this study, a comprehensive review of Metaverse concepts in computer vision...

A Comprehensive Joint Learning System to Detect Skin Cancer

Skin, the body’s biggest organ and a barrier against heat, light, damage, and infection can be affected by many diseases. However, a correct diagnosis can lead to proper treatment. Skin diseases must be identified early to reduce ski...

Monitoring the spread of a pathogenic insect on vineyards using UAS

Globalisation has contributed to rapid economic growth but has also exposed vulnerabilities such as the spread of pests in agriculture. An example is the Popillia Japonica Newman beetle, introduced to Italy in 2014, which has caused signifi...

Research on Landscape Perception and Visual Attributes Based on Social Media Data—A Case Study on Wuhan University

With the rapid rise of social media, the photo-taking behavior of tourists and their uploaded photos provide a new perspective to explore landscape visual characters. In this study, we provide methodological advancements for assessing lands...

Feature Rescaling and Fusion for Tiny Object Detection

Recent years have witnessed rapid developments on computer vision, however, there are still challenges in detecting tiny objects in a large-scale background. The tiny objects knowledge become sparse and weak due to their tiny size, which ma...

Scale Accuracy Evaluation of Image-Based 3D Reconstruction Strategies Using Laser Photogrammetry

Rapid developments in the field of underwater photogrammetry have given scientists the ability to produce accurate 3-dimensional (3D) models which are now increasingly used in the representation and study of local areas of interest. This pa...

Tamarind health assessment dataset: Images of shelled, unshelled, and mixed tamarind podsMendeley Data

This data paper provides image dataset that includes 8432 high-quality images of Tamarindus indica [1] (tamarind), categorized into six types: Shelled Healthy Single, Shelled Healthy Multiple, Unshelled Healthy Single, Unshelled Healthy Mul...

Learning OpenCV 3: Computer Vision in C++ with the OpenCV Library

Learning OpenCV puts you in the middle of the rapidly expanding field of computer vision. Written by the creators of the free open source OpenCV library, this book introduces you to computer vision and demonstrates how you can quickly build...

The role of governance and policy in the rapidly evolving, increasingly AI-driven world of scientific research and publication.

Computer Vision Malaria Diagnostic Systems—Progress and Prospects

Accurate malaria diagnosis is critical to prevent malaria fatalities, curb overuse of antimalarial drugs, and promote appropriate management of other causes of fever. While several diagnostic tests exist, the need for a rapid and highly acc...

AnimalTA: A highly flexible and easy‐to‐use program for tracking and analysing animal movement in different environments

Abstract Computer programs for video tracking of animal movement are evolving increasingly efficient, using complex algorithms or artificial intelligence systems. Despite the consequent progress in this field, researchers still face some fu...

Turning Features Detection from Aerial Images: Model Development and Application on Florida’s Public Roadways

Advancements in computer vision are rapidly revolutionizing the way traffic agencies gather roadway geometry data, leading to significant savings in both time and money. Utilizing aerial and satellite imagery for data collection proves to b...

Emerging Trends in Autonomous Vehicle Perception: Multimodal Fusion for 3D Object Detection

The pursuit of autonomous driving relies on developing perception systems capable of making accurate, robust, and rapid decisions to interpret the driving environment effectively. Object detection is crucial for understanding the environmen...

Machine eye for defects: Machine learning-based solution to identify and characterize topological defects in textured images of nematic materials

Topological defects play a key role in the structures and dynamics of liquid crystals and other ordered systems. There is a recent interest in studying defects in different biological systems with distinct textures. However, a robust method...

AI and Chatbot-Supported Interventions for Physical Activity and Obesity-Related Lifestyle Behaviors: Scoping Review With Attention to Family Involvement

Abstract BackgroundAI-enabled chatbots and related conversational systems can facilitate human–computer interaction through natural language, personalization, and automated support. In pediatric health promotion, these tools hav...