scholarly journals Real-Time Brain-Machine Interface Achieves High-Velocity Prosthetic Finger Movements using a Biologically-Inspired Neural Network Decoder

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew S. Willsey ◽  
Samuel R. Nason ◽  
Scott R. Ensel ◽  
Hisham Temmar ◽  
Matthew J. Mender ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Finger Movements ◽  
Feed Forward Neural Network ◽  
Current Standard ◽  
Biologically Inspired ◽  
Current State ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Starting Point ◽  
Prosthetic Finger

AbstractDespite the rapid progress and interest in brain-machine interfaces that restore motor function, the performance of prosthetic fingers and limbs has yet to mimic native function. The algorithm that converts brain signals to a control signal for the prosthetic device is one of the limitations in achieving rapid and realistic finger movements. To achieve more realistic finger movements, we developed a shallow feed-forward neural network, loosely inspired by the biological neural pathway, to decode real-time two-degree-of-freedom finger movements. Using a two-step training method, a recalibrated feedback intention–trained (ReFIT) neural network achieved a higher throughput with higher finger velocities and more natural appearing finger movements than the ReFIT Kalman filter, which represents the current standard. The neural network decoders introduced herein are the first to demonstrate real-time decoding of continuous movements at a level superior to the current state-of-the-art and could provide a starting point to using neural networks for the development of more naturalistic brain-controlled prostheses.

Research on the Key Technologies of Intelligent Control for Cap-Shape Bending of Sheet Metal

2011 ◽  
Vol 239-242 ◽  
pp. 2867-2872
Author(s):  
Hong Lei Sun ◽  
Chun Jian Su ◽  
Rui Xue Zhai
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Control System ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Sheet Metal ◽  
Intelligent Control ◽  
Feed Forward Neural Network ◽  
Forming Process ◽  
Intelligent Control System ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Real Time Identification

The blueprint for an intelligent control system of cap-shape bending has been advanced in this paper using neural network technology, aiming at an accurate control of bending springback, the prominent problem during the forming process for the cap-shape bending of sheet metal. The feed-forward neural network of real-time identification for material performance parameters and the friction coefficient have been established. The neural network identifies the parameters for real-time needed material performance, which utilizes the measurability of the physical quantities, and predicts the parameters for optimum technology, so a satisfied accuracy of convergence has been achieved. The intelligent control experimentation system of cap-shape bending has been established, the validity of which has been tested for four kinds of materials. The result of the tests proves the feasibility of the blueprint of the intelligent control system.

scholarly journals Augmented Reality Maintenance Assistant Using YOLOv5

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (11) ◽  
pp. 4758
Author(s):  
Ana Malta ◽  
Mateus Mendes ◽  
Torres Farinha
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Deep Learning ◽  
Object Recognition ◽  
Augmented Reality ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Recognition System ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
Video Streams ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Deep Learning Neural Network

Maintenance professionals and other technical staff regularly need to learn to identify new parts in car engines and other equipment. The present work proposes a model of a task assistant based on a deep learning neural network. A YOLOv5 network is used for recognizing some of the constituent parts of an automobile. A dataset of car engine images was created and eight car parts were marked in the images. Then, the neural network was trained to detect each part. The results show that YOLOv5s is able to successfully detect the parts in real time video streams, with high accuracy, thus being useful as an aid to train professionals learning to deal with new equipment using augmented reality. The architecture of an object recognition system using augmented reality glasses is also designed.

The Design of a Wavelet-Based Neural Network Adaptive Filter

2013 ◽  
Vol 860-863 ◽  
pp. 2791-2795
Author(s):  
Qian Xiao ◽  
Yu Shan Jiang ◽  
Ru Zheng Cui
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Wavelet Transform ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Adaptive Filter ◽  
Adaptive Algorithm ◽  
Distributed Storage ◽  
Hopfield Neural Network ◽  
Lms Algorithm ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Simulation Results

Aiming at the large calculation workload of adaptive algorithm in adaptive filter based on wavelet transform, affecting the filtering speed, a wavelet-based neural network adaptive filter is constructed in this paper. Since the neural network has the ability of distributed storage and fast self-evolution, use Hopfield neural network to implement adaptive filter LMS algorithm in this filter so as to improve the speed of operation. The simulation results prove that, the new filter can achieve rapid real-time denoising.

Gray-Box Approach for Fault Detection of Dynamical Systems

2003 ◽  
Vol 125 (3) ◽  
pp. 451-454 ◽  
Author(s):  
Han G. Park ◽  
Michail Zak
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Time Delay ◽  
Fault Detection ◽  
Stochastic Model ◽  
Deterministic Model ◽  
Feed Forward Neural Network ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Simulated System ◽  
Auto Regressive ◽  
Nonlinear Components

We present a fault detection method called the gray-box. The term “gray-box” refers to the approach wherein a deterministic model of system, i.e., “white box,” is used to filter the data and generate a residual, while a stochastic model, i.e., “black-box” is used to describe the residual. The residual is described by a three-tier stochastic model. An auto-regressive process, and a time-delay feed-forward neural network describe the linear and nonlinear components of the residual, respectively. The last component, the noise, is characterized by its moments. Faults are detected by monitoring the parameters of the auto-regressive model, the weights of the neural network, and the moments of noise. This method is demonstrated on a simulated system of a gas turbine with time delay feedback actuator.

Contributions to Predict the Malfunction Probability of the Human-Machine-Environment System, Using Artificial Neural Networks

2015 ◽  
Vol 760 ◽  
pp. 771-776
Author(s):  
Daniel Constantin Anghel ◽  
Nadia Belu
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Artificial Neural Networks ◽  
Design Experiment ◽  
Manufacturing Processes ◽  
Feed Forward Neural Network ◽  
Feed Forward ◽  
Linear Relationships ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural

This paper presents the application of Artificial Neural Networks to predict the malfunction probability of the human-machine-environment system, in order to provide some guidance to designers of manufacturing processes. Artificial Neural Networks excel in gathering difficult non-linear relationships between the inputs and outputs of a system. We used, in this work, a feed forward neural network in order to predict the malfunction probability. The neural network is simulated with Matlab. The design experiment presented in this paper was realized at University of Pitesti, at the Faculty of Mechanics and Technology, Technology and Management Department.

scholarly journals Real-Time Guitar Amplifier Emulation with Deep Learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 766 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alec Wright ◽  
Eero-Pekka Damskägg ◽  
Lauri Juvela ◽  
Vesa Välimäki
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Reference Signal ◽  
Network Models ◽  
Neural Network Models ◽  
Desktop Computer ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Highly Nonlinear ◽  
The Difference

This article investigates the use of deep neural networks for black-box modelling of audio distortion circuits, such as guitar amplifiers and distortion pedals. Both a feedforward network, based on the WaveNet model, and a recurrent neural network model are compared. To determine a suitable hyperparameter configuration for the WaveNet, models of three popular audio distortion pedals were created: the Ibanez Tube Screamer, the Boss DS-1, and the Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi. It is also shown that three minutes of audio data is sufficient for training the neural network models. Real-time implementations of the neural networks were used to measure their computational load. To further validate the results, models of two valve amplifiers, the Blackstar HT-5 Metal and the Mesa Boogie 5:50 Plus, were created, and subjective tests were conducted. The listening test results show that the models of the first amplifier could be identified as different from the reference, but the sound quality of the best models was judged to be excellent. In the case of the second guitar amplifier, many listeners were unable to hear the difference between the reference signal and the signals produced with the two largest neural network models. This study demonstrates that the neural network models can convincingly emulate highly nonlinear audio distortion circuits, whilst running in real-time, with some models requiring only a relatively small amount of processing power to run on a modern desktop computer.

Hand gesture recognition by means of region-based convolutional neural networks

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (27) ◽  
pp. 1329-1342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Javier O. Pinzon Arenas ◽  
Robinson Jimenez Moreno ◽  
Paula C. Useche Murillo
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Neural Networks ◽  
Convolutional Neural Network ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Convolutional Neural Networks ◽  
Gesture Recognition ◽  
Hand Gesture ◽  
Hand Gestures ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Average Accuracy

This paper presents the implementation of a Region-based Convolutional Neural Network focused on the recognition and localization of hand gestures, in this case 2 types of gestures: open and closed hand, in order to achieve the recognition of such gestures in dynamic backgrounds. The neural network is trained and validated, achieving a 99.4% validation accuracy in gesture recognition and a 25% average accuracy in RoI localization, which is then tested in real time, where its operation is verified through times taken for recognition, execution behavior through trained and untrained gestures, and complex backgrounds.

scholarly journals A Biologically Inspired Framework for the Intelligent Control of Mechatronic Systems and Its Application to a Micro Diving Agent

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wallace M. Bessa ◽  
Gerrit Brinkmann ◽  
Daniel A. Duecker ◽  
Edwin Kreuzer ◽  
Eugen Solowjow
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Sliding Mode ◽  
Weight Vector ◽  
Mechatronic Systems ◽  
Biologically Inspired ◽  
Control Approach ◽  
The Neural Network ◽  
Control Scheme ◽  
Intelligent Behavior ◽  
Intelligent Controllers

Mechatronic systems are becoming an intrinsic part of our daily life, and the adopted control approach in turn plays an essential role in the emulation of the intelligent behavior. In this paper, a framework for the development of intelligent controllers is proposed. We highlight that robustness, prediction, adaptation, and learning, which may be considered the most fundamental traits of all intelligent biological systems, should be taken into account within the project of the control scheme. Hence, the proposed framework is based on the fusion of a nonlinear control scheme with computational intelligence and also allows mechatronic systems to be able to make reasonable predictions about its dynamic behavior, adapt itself to changes in the plant, learn by interacting with the environment, and be robust to both structured and unstructured uncertainties. In order to illustrate the implementation of the control law within the proposed framework, a new intelligent depth controller is designed for a microdiving agent. On this basis, sliding mode control is combined with an adaptive neural network to provide the basic intelligent features. Online learning by minimizing a composite error signal, instead of supervised off-line training, is adopted to update the weight vector of the neural network. The boundedness and convergence properties of all closed-loop signals are proved using a Lyapunov-like stability analysis. Numerical simulations and experimental results obtained with the microdiving agent demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed approach and its suitableness for both stabilization and trajectory tracking problems.

Adaptive task scheduling in IoT using reinforcement learning

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 261-282
Author(s):  
Mohammad Khalid Pandit ◽  
Roohie Naaz Mir ◽  
Mohammad Ahsan Chishti
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Reinforcement Learning ◽  
Real Time ◽  
Resource Utilization ◽  
Task Scheduling ◽  
Clustering Algorithm ◽  
Fog Computing ◽  
Feed Forward Neural Network ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Communication Costs

PurposeThe intelligence in the Internet of Things (IoT) can be embedded by analyzing the huge volumes of data generated by it in an ultralow latency environment. The computational latency incurred by the cloud-only solution can be significantly brought down by the fog computing layer, which offers a computing infrastructure to minimize the latency in service delivery and execution. For this purpose, a task scheduling policy based on reinforcement learning (RL) is developed that can achieve the optimal resource utilization as well as minimum time to execute tasks and significantly reduce the communication costs during distributed execution.Design/methodology/approachTo realize this, the authors proposed a two-level neural network (NN)-based task scheduling system, where the first-level NN (feed-forward neural network/convolutional neural network [FFNN/CNN]) determines whether the data stream could be analyzed (executed) in the resource-constrained environment (edge/fog) or be directly forwarded to the cloud. The second-level NN ( RL module) schedules all the tasks sent by level 1 NN to fog layer, among the available fog devices. This real-time task assignment policy is used to minimize the total computational latency (makespan) as well as communication costs.FindingsExperimental results indicated that the RL technique works better than the computationally infeasible greedy approach for task scheduling and the combination of RL and task clustering algorithm reduces the communication costs significantly.Originality/valueThe proposed algorithm fundamentally solves the problem of task scheduling in real-time fog-based IoT with best resource utilization, minimum makespan and minimum communication cost between the tasks.

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