scholarly journals Design and development of a machine vision system using artificial neural network-based algorithm for automated coal characterization

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amit Kumar Gorai ◽  
Simit Raval ◽  
Ashok Kumar Patel ◽  
Snehamoy Chatterjee ◽  
Tarini Gautam
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Machine Vision ◽  
Vision System ◽  
Color Space ◽  
Support Vector ◽  
Discrete Wavelet ◽  
Machine Vision System ◽  
Coal Characterization ◽  
Artificial Neural

Abstract Coal is heterogeneous in nature, and thus the characterization of coal is essential before its use for a specific purpose. Thus, the current study aims to develop a machine vision system for automated coal characterizations. The model was calibrated using 80 image samples that are captured for different coal samples in different angles. All the images were captured in RGB color space and converted into five other color spaces (HSI, CMYK, Lab, xyz, Gray) for feature extraction. The intensity component image of HSI color space was further transformed into four frequency components (discrete cosine transform, discrete wavelet transform, discrete Fourier transform, and Gabor filter) for the texture features extraction. A total of 280 image features was extracted and optimized using a step-wise linear regression-based algorithm for model development. The datasets of the optimized features were used as an input for the model, and their respective coal characteristics (analyzed in the laboratory) were used as outputs of the model. The R-squared values were found to be 0.89, 0.92, 0.92, and 0.84, respectively, for fixed carbon, ash content, volatile matter, and moisture content. The performance of the proposed artificial neural network model was also compared with the performances of performances of Gaussian process regression, support vector regression, and radial basis neural network models. The study demonstrates the potential of the machine vision system in automated coal characterization.

scholarly journals A Computer Vision System Based on Majority-Voting Ensemble Neural Network for the Automatic Classification of Three Chickpea Varieties

Foods ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Razieh Pourdarbani ◽  
Sajad Sabzi ◽  
Davood Kalantari ◽  
José Luis Hernández-Hernández ◽  
Juan Ignacio Arribas
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Computer Vision ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Vision System ◽  
Color Space ◽  
Majority Voting ◽  
Hsi Color Space ◽  
Artificial Neural ◽  
Hybrid Artificial Neural Network

Since different varieties of crops have specific applications, it is therefore important to properly identify each cultivar, in order to avoid fake varieties being sold as genuine, i.e., fraud. Despite that properly trained human experts might accurately identify and classify crop varieties, computer vision systems are needed since conditions such as fatigue, reproducibility, and so on, can influence the expert’s judgment and assessment. Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is an important legume at the world-level and has several varieties. Three chickpea varieties with a rather similar visual appearance were studied here: Adel, Arman, and Azad chickpeas. The purpose of this paper is to present a computer vision system for the automatic classification of those chickpea varieties. First, segmentation was performed using an Hue Saturation Intensity (HSI) color space threshold. Next, color and textural (from the gray level co-occurrence matrix, GLCM) properties (features) were extracted from the chickpea sample images. Then, using the hybrid artificial neural network-cultural algorithm (ANN-CA), the sub-optimal combination of the five most effective properties (mean of the RGB color space components, mean of the HSI color space components, entropy of GLCM matrix at 90°, standard deviation of GLCM matrix at 0°, and mean third component in YCbCr color space) were selected as discriminant features. Finally, an ANN-PSO/ACO/HS majority voting (MV) ensemble methodology merging three different classifier outputs, namely the hybrid artificial neural network-particle swarm optimization (ANN-PSO), hybrid artificial neural network-ant colony optimization (ANN-ACO), and hybrid artificial neural network-harmonic search (ANN-HS), was used. Results showed that the ensemble ANN-PSO/ACO/HS-MV classifier approach reached an average classification accuracy of 99.10 ± 0.75% over the test set, after averaging 1000 random iterations.

scholarly journals Artificial Neural Network Controlled GMAW System: Penetration and Quality Assurance in a Multi-Pass Butt Weld Application

2019 ◽  
Vol 105 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 3369-3385 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sakari Penttilä ◽  
Paul Kah ◽  
Juho Ratava ◽  
Harri Eskelinen
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Machine Vision ◽  
Vision System ◽  
Welding Parameter ◽  
Parameter Control ◽  
Machine Vision System ◽  
Profile Data

Abstract Intelligent welding parameter control is fast becoming a key instrument for attaining quality consistency in automated welding. Recent scientific breakthroughs in intelligent systems have turned the focus of adaptive welding control to artificial intelligence-based welding parameter control. The aim of this study is to combine artificial neural network (ANN) decision-making software and a machine vision system to develop an adaptive artificial intelligence (AI)-based gas metal arc welding (GMAW) parameter control system. The machine vision system uses a laser sensor to scan the upcoming seam and gather seam profile data. Based on further processing of the seam profile data, welding parameters are optimized by the decision-making system. In this work, the developed system is tested in a multivariable welding condition environment and its performance is evaluated. The quality of the welds was consistent and surpassed the required quality level. Additionally, the heat-affected zone (HAZ) was evaluated by microscopy, X-ray, and scanning electron microscope (SEM) imaging. It is concluded that the developed ANN system is suitable for implementation in automated applications, can improve quality consistency and cost efficiency, and reduce required workpiece preparation and handling.

scholarly journals Controlling the Width of Weld Bead from the Weld Pool Using Machine Vision and Artificial Neural Network

2019 ◽  
Vol 269 ◽  
pp. 04003
Author(s):  
Ario Sunar Baskoro ◽  
Duvall Anggraita Purwanto ◽  
Agus Widyianto
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Machine Vision ◽  
Welding Speed ◽  
Vision System ◽  
Welding Current ◽  
Weld Bead ◽  
Network Systems ◽  
Manual Measurement ◽  
Artificial Neural

In this study, the development of artificial neural network systems was proposed to keep the width of weld bead constant by controlling the welding speed. During Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, the weld bead was observed directly using machine vision system that utilized CCD camera. Matlab software was used for image processing algorithm and training the data. In training the data, two methods were used which are training with normalization and without normalization. ANN input parameters were arc current, welding speed, number of pixel and location of weld bead. Double hidden layer was used where each one of them consists of 25 nodes, and the output parameter is new controlled welding speed. The testing data was performed using 100, 105 and 110 A with initial welding speed of 1.35, 1.40 and 1.45 mm/s. The measurement of weld bead was taken using two different methods, machine vision and manual measurement. The result showed that the width of weld bead on welding current of 105 A is close to the target of 7 mm with the average error of 0.49 mm. The best result for the machine vision and manual measurement can be achieved when the welding current is 110 A with a normalization.

scholarly journals Predicting Fruit Yield Using Shallow Neural Networks

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Duke M Bulanon ◽  
Trevor Braddock ◽  
Brice Allen ◽  
Joseph Ichiro Bulanon
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Machine Vision ◽  
Precision Agriculture ◽  
Vision System ◽  
Fruit Trees ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Early Prediction ◽  
Machine Vision System ◽  
Yield Monitoring

Precision agriculture is a technology used by farmers to help food sustainability amidst growing population. One of the tools of precision agriculture is yield monitoring, which helps a farmer manage his production. Yield monitoring is usually done during harvest, however it could also be done early in the growing season. Early prediction of yield, specifically for fruit trees, aids the farmer in the marketing of their product and assists in managing production logistics such as labor requirement and storage needs. In this study, a machine vision system is developed to estimate fruit yield early in the season. The machine vision system uses a color camera to capture images of fruit trees during the full bloom period. An image segmentation algorithm based on an artificial neural network was developed to recognize and count the blossoms on the tree. The artificial neural network segmentation algorithm uses color information and position as input. The resulting correlation between the blossom count and the actual number of fruits on the tree shows the potential of this method to be used for early prediction of fruit yield.

Optimizing Error Rate in Intrusion Detection System Using Artificial Neural Network Algorithm

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 152
Author(s):  
S. Vijaya Rani ◽  
G. N. K. Suresh Babu
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Intrusion Detection ◽  
Error Rate ◽  
Learning Process ◽  
Nearest Neighbor ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Support Vector ◽  
K Nearest Neighbor ◽  
Artificial Neural

The illegal hackers  penetrate the servers and networks of corporate and financial institutions to gain money and extract vital information. The hacking varies from one computing system to many system. They gain access by sending malicious packets in the network through virus, worms, Trojan horses etc. The hackers scan a network through various tools and collect information of network and host. Hence it is very much essential to detect the attacks as they enter into a network. The methods  available for intrusion detection are Naive Bayes, Decision tree, Support Vector Machine, K-Nearest Neighbor, Artificial Neural Networks. A neural network consists of processing units in complex manner and able to store information and make it functional for use. It acts like human brain and takes knowledge from the environment through training and learning process. Many algorithms are available for learning process This work carry out research on analysis of malicious packets and predicting the error rate in detection of injured packets through artificial neural network algorithms.

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