Proceedings of Seventh International Conference on Bio-Inspired Computing: Theories and Applications (BIC-TA 2012)

Proceedings of Seventh International Conference on Bio-Inspired Computing: Theories and Applications (BIC-TA 2012)
Author: Jagdish C. Bansal
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 559
Release: 2012-12-04
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 8132210387

The book is a collection of high quality peer reviewed research papers presented in Seventh International Conference on Bio-Inspired Computing (BIC-TA 2012) held at ABV-IIITM Gwalior, India. These research papers provide the latest developments in the broad area of "Computational Intelligence". The book discusses wide variety of industrial, engineering and scientific applications of nature/bio-inspired computing and presents invited papers from the inventors/originators of novel computational techniques.

Computational Vision and Bio-Inspired Computing

Computational Vision and Bio-Inspired Computing
Author: S. Smys
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 871
Release: 2021-06-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9813368624

This book includes selected papers from the 4th International Conference on Computational Vision and Bio Inspired Computing (ICCVBIC 2020), held in Coimbatore, India, from November 19 to 20, 2020. This proceedings book presents state-of-the-art research innovations in computational vision and bio-inspired techniques. The book reveals the theoretical and practical aspects of bio-inspired computing techniques, like machine learning, sensor-based models, evolutionary optimization and big data modeling and management that make use of effectual computing processes in the bio-inspired systems. As such it contributes to the novel research that focuses on developing bio-inspired computing solutions for various domains, such as human–computer interaction, image processing, sensor-based single processing, recommender systems and facial recognition, which play an indispensable part in smart agriculture, smart city, biomedical and business intelligence applications.

Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Mechatronics and Automatic Control

Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Mechatronics and Automatic Control
Author: Wego Wang
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 1180
Release: 2015-08-03
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319137077

This book examines mechatronics and automatic control systems. The book covers important emerging topics in signal processing, control theory, sensors, mechanic manufacturing systems and automation. The book presents papers from the second International Conference on Mechatronics and Automatic Control Systems held in Beijing, China on September 20-21, 2014. Examines how to improve productivity through the latest advanced technologies Covering new systems and techniques in the broad field of mechatronics and automatic control systems

Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving

Proceedings of Fourth International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving
Author: Kedar Nath Das
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 616
Release: 2014-12-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 8132222172

The Proceedings of SocProS 2014 serves as an academic bonanza for scientists and researchers working in the field of Soft Computing. This book contains theoretical as well as practical aspects using fuzzy logic, neural networks, evolutionary algorithms, swarm intelligence algorithms, etc., with many applications under the umbrella of ‘Soft Computing’. The book is beneficial for young as well as experienced researchers dealing across complex and intricate real world problems for which finding a solution by traditional methods is a difficult task. The different application areas covered in the Proceedings are: Image Processing, Cryptanalysis, Industrial Optimization, Supply Chain Management, Newly Proposed Nature Inspired Algorithms, Signal Processing, Problems related to Medical and Healthcare, Networking Optimization Problems, etc.

Cuckoo Search and Firefly Algorithm

Cuckoo Search and Firefly Algorithm
Author: Xin-She Yang
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 366
Release: 2013-10-31
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 3319021419

Nature-inspired algorithms such as cuckoo search and firefly algorithm have become popular and widely used in recent years in many applications. These algorithms are flexible, efficient and easy to implement. New progress has been made in the last few years, and it is timely to summarize the latest developments of cuckoo search and firefly algorithm and their diverse applications. This book will review both theoretical studies and applications with detailed algorithm analysis, implementation and case studies so that readers can benefit most from this book. Application topics are contributed by many leading experts in the field. Topics include cuckoo search, firefly algorithm, algorithm analysis, feature selection, image processing, travelling salesman problem, neural network, GPU optimization, scheduling, queuing, multi-objective manufacturing optimization, semantic web service, shape optimization, and others. This book can serve as an ideal reference for both graduates and researchers in computer science, evolutionary computing, machine learning, computational intelligence, and optimization, as well as engineers in business intelligence, knowledge management and information technology.

Applications of Cuckoo Search Algorithm and its Variants

Applications of Cuckoo Search Algorithm and its Variants
Author: Nilanjan Dey
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 328
Release: 2020-06-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811551634

This book highlights the basic concepts of the CS algorithm and its variants, and their use in solving diverse optimization problems in medical and engineering applications. Evolutionary-based meta-heuristic approaches are increasingly being applied to solve complicated optimization problems in several real-world applications. One of the most successful optimization algorithms is the Cuckoo search (CS), which has become an active research area to solve N-dimensional and linear/nonlinear optimization problems using simple mathematical processes. CS has attracted the attention of various researchers, resulting in the emergence of numerous variants of the basic CS with enhanced performance since 2019.

Harmony Search and Nature Inspired Optimization Algorithms

Harmony Search and Nature Inspired Optimization Algorithms
Author: Neha Yadav
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 1209
Release: 2018-08-23
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 981130761X

The book covers different aspects of real-world applications of optimization algorithms. It provides insights from the Fourth International Conference on Harmony Search, Soft Computing and Applications held at BML Munjal University, Gurgaon, India on February 7–9, 2018. It consists of research articles on novel and newly proposed optimization algorithms; the theoretical study of nature-inspired optimization algorithms; numerically established results of nature-inspired optimization algorithms; and real-world applications of optimization algorithms and synthetic benchmarking of optimization algorithms.

Recent Developments and New Direction in Soft-Computing Foundations and Applications

Recent Developments and New Direction in Soft-Computing Foundations and Applications
Author: Lotfi A. Zadeh
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 511
Release: 2016-05-25
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 331932229X

This book reports on advanced theories and cutting-edge applications in the field of soft computing. The individual chapters, written by leading researchers, are based on contributions presented during the 4th World Conference on Soft Computing, held May 25-27, 2014, in Berkeley. The book covers a wealth of key topics in soft computing, focusing on both fundamental aspects and applications. The former include fuzzy mathematics, type-2 fuzzy sets, evolutionary-based optimization, aggregation and neural networks, while the latter include soft computing in data analysis, image processing, decision-making, classification, series prediction, economics, control, and modeling. By providing readers with a timely, authoritative view on the field, and by discussing thought-provoking developments and challenges, the book will foster new research directions in the diverse areas of soft computing.

Soft Computing for Problem Solving

Soft Computing for Problem Solving
Author: Jagdish Chand Bansal
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 949
Release: 2018-12-14
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 9811315922

This two-volume book presents outcomes of the 7th International Conference on Soft Computing for Problem Solving, SocProS 2017. This conference is a joint technical collaboration between the Soft Computing Research Society, Liverpool Hope University (UK), the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee, the South Asian University New Delhi and the National Institute of Technology Silchar, and brings together researchers, engineers and practitioners to discuss thought-provoking developments and challenges in order to select potential future directions The book presents the latest advances and innovations in the interdisciplinary areas of soft computing, including original research papers in the areas including, but not limited to, algorithms (artificial immune systems, artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms, genetic programming, and particle swarm optimization) and applications (control systems, data mining and clustering, finance, weather forecasting, game theory, business and forecasting applications). It is a valuable resource for both young and experienced researchers dealing with complex and intricate real-world problems for which finding a solution by traditional methods is a difficult task.