The concept of smart houses has grown in prominence in recent years.Major challenges linked to smart homes are identification theft,data safety,automated decision-making for IoT-based devices,and the security of the d...The concept of smart houses has grown in prominence in recent years.Major challenges linked to smart homes are identification theft,data safety,automated decision-making for IoT-based devices,and the security of the device itself.Current home automation systems try to address these issues but there is still an urgent need for a dependable and secure smart home solution that includes automatic decision-making systems and methodical features.This paper proposes a smart home system based on ensemble learning of random forest(RF)and convolutional neural networks(CNN)for programmed decision-making tasks,such as categorizing gadgets as“OFF”or“ON”based on their normal routine in homes.We have integrated emerging blockchain technology to provide secure,decentralized,and trustworthy authentication and recognition of IoT devices.Our system consists of a 5V relay circuit,various sensors,and a Raspberry Pi server and database for managing devices.We have also developed an Android app that communicates with the server interface through an HTTP web interface and an Apache server.The feasibility and efficacy of the proposed smart home automation system have been evaluated in both laboratory and real-time settings.It is essential to use inexpensive,scalable,and readily available components and technologies in smart home automation systems.Additionally,we must incorporate a comprehensive security and privacy-centric design that emphasizes risk assessments,such as cyberattacks,hardware security,and other cyber threats.The trial results support the proposed system and demonstrate its potential for use in everyday life.展开更多
This paper analyzes how artificial intelligence (AI) automation can improve warehouse management compared to emerging technologies like drone usage. Specifically, we evaluate AI’s impact on crucial warehouse function...This paper analyzes how artificial intelligence (AI) automation can improve warehouse management compared to emerging technologies like drone usage. Specifically, we evaluate AI’s impact on crucial warehouse functions—inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and logistics efficiency. Our findings indicate AI automation enables real-time inventory visibility, optimized picking routes, and dynamic delivery scheduling, which drones cannot match. AI better leverages data insights for intelligent decision-making across warehouse operations, supporting improved productivity and lower operating costs.展开更多
The invention concept of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has emerged as a transformative technology that has revolved the local business processes by programming repetitive task and efficiency adjusting the operation...The invention concept of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has emerged as a transformative technology that has revolved the local business processes by programming repetitive task and efficiency adjusting the operations. This research had focused on developing the RPA environment and its future features in order to elaborate on the projected policies based on its comprehensive experiences. The current and previous situations of industry are looking for IT solutions to fully scale their company Improve business flexibility, improve customer satisfaction, improve productivity, accuracy and reduce costs, quick scalability in RPA has currently appeared as an advance technology with exceptional performance. It emphasizes future trends and foresees the evolution of RPA by integrating artificial intelligence, learning of machine and cognitive automation into RPA frameworks. Moreover, it has analyzed the technical constraints, including the scalability, security issues and interoperability, while investigating regulatory and ethical considerations that are so important to the ethical utilization of RPA. By providing a comprehensive analysis of RPA with new future trends in this study, researcher’s ambitions to provide valuable insights the benefits of it on industrial performances from the gap observed so as to guide the strategic decision and future implementation of the RPA.展开更多
Under the background of the new era,higher requirements are put forward for colleges and universities to carry out teaching reform.Teachers of electrical automation control courses should update their teaching ideas r...Under the background of the new era,higher requirements are put forward for colleges and universities to carry out teaching reform.Teachers of electrical automation control courses should update their teaching ideas regularly,innovate teaching methods,and take novel and effective measures to carry out related work.Because electrical automation control courses tend to be technology-oriented,teachers can help students consolidate basic knowledge.They should also focus on developing practical skills so students can easily adapt to future job positions.However,there are many problems in the actual teaching process,which hampers the improvement of the teaching quality to a certain extent.In view of this,this paper presents an in-depth exploration based on theories and practical experiences.It starts with an analysis of the current teaching status of electrical automation control courses in colleges and universities,followed by suggestions to improve them based on their characteristics and students’needs.展开更多
This article explores the topic of fault diagnosis and maintenance strategies for instrument automation control systems,analyzing them through specific cases.The aim of this research is to improve the stability and re...This article explores the topic of fault diagnosis and maintenance strategies for instrument automation control systems,analyzing them through specific cases.The aim of this research is to improve the stability and reliability of the system by conducting a thorough investigation of faults and maintenance in instrument automation control systems.By doing so,this research hopes to provide a strong guarantee for the smooth progress of industrial production.展开更多
Artificial intelligence(AI)and deep learning are becoming increasingly powerful tools in diagnostic and radiographic medicine.Deep learning has already been utilized for automated detection of pneumonia from chest rad...Artificial intelligence(AI)and deep learning are becoming increasingly powerful tools in diagnostic and radiographic medicine.Deep learning has already been utilized for automated detection of pneumonia from chest radiographs,diabetic retinopathy,breast cancer,skin carcinoma classification,and metastatic lymphadenopathy detection,with diagnostic reliability akin to medical experts.In the World Journal of Orthopedics article,the authors apply an automated and AIassisted technique to determine the hallux valgus angle(HVA)for assessing HV foot deformity.With the U-net neural network,the authors constructed an algorithm for pattern recognition of HV foot deformity from anteroposterior highresolution radiographs.The performance of the deep learning algorithm was compared to expert clinician manual performance and assessed alongside clinician-clinician variability.The authors found that the AI tool was sufficient in assessing HVA and proposed the system as an instrument to augment clinical efficiency.Though further sophistication is needed to establish automated algorithms for more complicated foot pathologies,this work adds to the growing evidence supporting AI as a powerful diagnostic tool.展开更多
This research paper explores the significance of the “A360 Bot Framework” in Automation 360 (A360) platform. A360 is Automation Anywhere’s cloud-based automation platform designed to make business processes more ef...This research paper explores the significance of the “A360 Bot Framework” in Automation 360 (A360) platform. A360 is Automation Anywhere’s cloud-based automation platform designed to make business processes more efficient. It’s known for its user-friendly interface, which allows both technical and non-technical users to use it effectively. Automation 360 is versatile, offering a range of tools to automate tasks, manage complex workflows, and integrate various applications. It empowers users to create customized solutions for their specific needs. Being cloud-based it ensures scalability, security, and real-time updates, making it a top choice in the fast-paced digital world. As demand for A360 rises, having a structured way to develop bots becomes crucial. The paper introduces the “A360 Bot Framework” as a guiding approach for bot developments. This framework ensures consistency and scalability, especially when working with both professional developers and non-technical users. It outlines key elements like setting up work folders, managing logs, dealing with errors, and ensuring secure bot execution. Ultimately, the “A360 Bot Framework” is presented as a foundational structure that enhances consistency, resiliency, and development efficiency. By following predefined practices and templates, bot developers can mitigate risks and streamline debugging processes. This framework accelerates the bot development lifecycle, allowing developers to focus on specific functionalities and value-added features. The research paper aims to provide insights into the benefits of adopting the A360 Bot Framework and its potential to revolutionize A360 bot development practices, leading to more efficient and effective automation solutions.展开更多
I present a solution that explores the use of A360 subtasks as a comparable concept to functions in programming. By leveraging subtasks as reusable and maintainable functions, users can efficiently develop customized ...I present a solution that explores the use of A360 subtasks as a comparable concept to functions in programming. By leveraging subtasks as reusable and maintainable functions, users can efficiently develop customized high-quality automation solutions. Additionally, the paper introduces the retry framework, which allows for the automatic retrying of subtasks in the event of system or unknown exceptions. This framework enhances efficiency and reduces the manual effort required to retrigger bots. The A360 Subtask and Retry Framework templates provide valuable assistance to both professional and citizen developers, improving code quality, maintainability, and the overall efficiency and resiliency of automation solutions.展开更多
Briefing: This perspective introduces the concept and framework of knowledge factories with knowledge machines for knowledge workers to achieve knowledge automation for Industry 5.0 and intelligent industries.Introduc...Briefing: This perspective introduces the concept and framework of knowledge factories with knowledge machines for knowledge workers to achieve knowledge automation for Industry 5.0 and intelligent industries.Introduction The big hit of Chat GPT makes it imperative to contemplate the practical applications of big or foundation models [1]-[5]. However, as compared to conventional models, there is now an increasingly urgent need for foundation intelligence of foundation models for real-world industrial applications.展开更多
This article introduces a novel approach for tricone bit wear condition monitoring and failure prediction for surface mining applications.A successful bit health monitoring system is essential to achieve fully autonom...This article introduces a novel approach for tricone bit wear condition monitoring and failure prediction for surface mining applications.A successful bit health monitoring system is essential to achieve fully autonomous blasthole drilling.In this research in-situ vibration signals were analyzed in timefrequency domain and signals trend during tricone bit life span were investigated and introduced to support the development of artificial intelligence(AI)models.In addition to the signal statistical features,wavelet packet energy distribution proved to be a powerful indicator for bit wear assessment.Backpropagation artificial neural network(ANN)models were designed,trained and evaluated for bit state classification.Finally,an ANN architecture and feature vector were introduced to classify the bit condition and predict the bit failure.展开更多
Industrial Control Systems(ICS)and SCADA(Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)systems play a critical role in the management and regulation of critical infrastructure.SCADA systems brings us closer to the real-tim...Industrial Control Systems(ICS)and SCADA(Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)systems play a critical role in the management and regulation of critical infrastructure.SCADA systems brings us closer to the real-time application world.All process and equipment control capability is typically provided by a Distributed Control System(DCS)in industries such as power stations,agricultural systems,chemical and water treatment plants.Instead of control through DCS,this paper proposes a SCADA and PLC(Programmable Logic Controller)system to control the ratio control division and the assembly line division inside the chemical plant.A specific design and implementation method for development of SCADA/PLC based real time ratio control and automated assembly line system in a chemical plant is introduced.The assembly line division is further divided into sorting stage,filling stage and the auxiliary stage,which includes the capping unit,labelling unit and then the storage.In the ratio control division,we have defined the levels inside the mixer and ratio of the raw materials through human machine interface(HMI)panel.The ratio of raw materials is kept constant on the basis of flow rates of wild stream and manipulated stream.There is a flexibility in defining new levels and the ratios of the raw materials inside the mixer.But here we taken the predefined levels(low,medium,high)and ratios(3:4,2:1,2:5).Control valves are used for regulating the flow of the compositions.In the assembly line division,the containers are sorted on the basis of size and type of material used i.e.,big sized metallic containers and small sized non-metallic containers by inductive and capacitive proximity sensors.All the processes are facilitated with laser beam type or reflective type sensors on the conveyor system.Building a highly stable and dependable PLC/SCADA system instead of Distributed Control System is required to achieve automatic management and control of chemical industry processes to reduce waste manpower and physical resources,as well as to improve worker safety.展开更多
In the process of food testing,human operation is an important variable affecting the experimental results.In order to reasonably avoid the influence of human subjective operation behavior on the accuracy of detection...In the process of food testing,human operation is an important variable affecting the experimental results.In order to reasonably avoid the influence of human subjective operation behavior on the accuracy of detection results,the laboratory information management system was used as the information platform to design a high-throughput laboratory automation pre-treatment system based on the deep integration of mechanical principles,visual analysis,high-speed conduction,intelligent storage and other technical systems.The experimental results showed that the system could shorten the sample circulation cycle,effectively improve the laboratory biosafety,and meet the requirements of high-throughput processing of samples.展开更多
Objective: This paper takes the example of a Panax notoginseng extraction workshop and designs an automated production workshop with advanced domestic capabilities. Methods: 1) Based on the small-scale Panax notoginse...Objective: This paper takes the example of a Panax notoginseng extraction workshop and designs an automated production workshop with advanced domestic capabilities. Methods: 1) Based on the small-scale Panax notoginseng extraction process, the feasibility of the workshop production process is demonstrated. 2) The workshop process design for Panax Notoginseng saponin extraction is completed, including production organization plans and the selection of key equipment. 3) For the Panax notoginseng extraction workshop process, an automated production control system is designed. Conclusion: Through optimized design of the production process and automation system, continuous and automated production of traditional Chinese medicine extraction is achieved, leading to improvements in drug quality and production efficiency.展开更多
In the latest Chinese science fiction film The Wandering Earth II,viewers can see a broad variety of robots,from the super robot with artificial intelligence to the four-legged bionic robot.Many of the robots portraye...In the latest Chinese science fiction film The Wandering Earth II,viewers can see a broad variety of robots,from the super robot with artificial intelligence to the four-legged bionic robot.Many of the robots portrayed in the movie are actual robots that are being used in manufacturing,commerce,logistics,and healthcare,rather than being special effects,which are the creation of Youibot,a hi-tech company based in Shenzhen,south China’s Guangdong Province.展开更多
基金funded by Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University Researchers Supporting Project Number(PNURSP2024R333)Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University,Riyadh,Saudi Arabia.
文摘The concept of smart houses has grown in prominence in recent years.Major challenges linked to smart homes are identification theft,data safety,automated decision-making for IoT-based devices,and the security of the device itself.Current home automation systems try to address these issues but there is still an urgent need for a dependable and secure smart home solution that includes automatic decision-making systems and methodical features.This paper proposes a smart home system based on ensemble learning of random forest(RF)and convolutional neural networks(CNN)for programmed decision-making tasks,such as categorizing gadgets as“OFF”or“ON”based on their normal routine in homes.We have integrated emerging blockchain technology to provide secure,decentralized,and trustworthy authentication and recognition of IoT devices.Our system consists of a 5V relay circuit,various sensors,and a Raspberry Pi server and database for managing devices.We have also developed an Android app that communicates with the server interface through an HTTP web interface and an Apache server.The feasibility and efficacy of the proposed smart home automation system have been evaluated in both laboratory and real-time settings.It is essential to use inexpensive,scalable,and readily available components and technologies in smart home automation systems.Additionally,we must incorporate a comprehensive security and privacy-centric design that emphasizes risk assessments,such as cyberattacks,hardware security,and other cyber threats.The trial results support the proposed system and demonstrate its potential for use in everyday life.
文摘This paper analyzes how artificial intelligence (AI) automation can improve warehouse management compared to emerging technologies like drone usage. Specifically, we evaluate AI’s impact on crucial warehouse functions—inventory tracking, order fulfillment, and logistics efficiency. Our findings indicate AI automation enables real-time inventory visibility, optimized picking routes, and dynamic delivery scheduling, which drones cannot match. AI better leverages data insights for intelligent decision-making across warehouse operations, supporting improved productivity and lower operating costs.
文摘The invention concept of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) has emerged as a transformative technology that has revolved the local business processes by programming repetitive task and efficiency adjusting the operations. This research had focused on developing the RPA environment and its future features in order to elaborate on the projected policies based on its comprehensive experiences. The current and previous situations of industry are looking for IT solutions to fully scale their company Improve business flexibility, improve customer satisfaction, improve productivity, accuracy and reduce costs, quick scalability in RPA has currently appeared as an advance technology with exceptional performance. It emphasizes future trends and foresees the evolution of RPA by integrating artificial intelligence, learning of machine and cognitive automation into RPA frameworks. Moreover, it has analyzed the technical constraints, including the scalability, security issues and interoperability, while investigating regulatory and ethical considerations that are so important to the ethical utilization of RPA. By providing a comprehensive analysis of RPA with new future trends in this study, researcher’s ambitions to provide valuable insights the benefits of it on industrial performances from the gap observed so as to guide the strategic decision and future implementation of the RPA.
文摘Under the background of the new era,higher requirements are put forward for colleges and universities to carry out teaching reform.Teachers of electrical automation control courses should update their teaching ideas regularly,innovate teaching methods,and take novel and effective measures to carry out related work.Because electrical automation control courses tend to be technology-oriented,teachers can help students consolidate basic knowledge.They should also focus on developing practical skills so students can easily adapt to future job positions.However,there are many problems in the actual teaching process,which hampers the improvement of the teaching quality to a certain extent.In view of this,this paper presents an in-depth exploration based on theories and practical experiences.It starts with an analysis of the current teaching status of electrical automation control courses in colleges and universities,followed by suggestions to improve them based on their characteristics and students’needs.
文摘This article explores the topic of fault diagnosis and maintenance strategies for instrument automation control systems,analyzing them through specific cases.The aim of this research is to improve the stability and reliability of the system by conducting a thorough investigation of faults and maintenance in instrument automation control systems.By doing so,this research hopes to provide a strong guarantee for the smooth progress of industrial production.
文摘Artificial intelligence(AI)and deep learning are becoming increasingly powerful tools in diagnostic and radiographic medicine.Deep learning has already been utilized for automated detection of pneumonia from chest radiographs,diabetic retinopathy,breast cancer,skin carcinoma classification,and metastatic lymphadenopathy detection,with diagnostic reliability akin to medical experts.In the World Journal of Orthopedics article,the authors apply an automated and AIassisted technique to determine the hallux valgus angle(HVA)for assessing HV foot deformity.With the U-net neural network,the authors constructed an algorithm for pattern recognition of HV foot deformity from anteroposterior highresolution radiographs.The performance of the deep learning algorithm was compared to expert clinician manual performance and assessed alongside clinician-clinician variability.The authors found that the AI tool was sufficient in assessing HVA and proposed the system as an instrument to augment clinical efficiency.Though further sophistication is needed to establish automated algorithms for more complicated foot pathologies,this work adds to the growing evidence supporting AI as a powerful diagnostic tool.
文摘This research paper explores the significance of the “A360 Bot Framework” in Automation 360 (A360) platform. A360 is Automation Anywhere’s cloud-based automation platform designed to make business processes more efficient. It’s known for its user-friendly interface, which allows both technical and non-technical users to use it effectively. Automation 360 is versatile, offering a range of tools to automate tasks, manage complex workflows, and integrate various applications. It empowers users to create customized solutions for their specific needs. Being cloud-based it ensures scalability, security, and real-time updates, making it a top choice in the fast-paced digital world. As demand for A360 rises, having a structured way to develop bots becomes crucial. The paper introduces the “A360 Bot Framework” as a guiding approach for bot developments. This framework ensures consistency and scalability, especially when working with both professional developers and non-technical users. It outlines key elements like setting up work folders, managing logs, dealing with errors, and ensuring secure bot execution. Ultimately, the “A360 Bot Framework” is presented as a foundational structure that enhances consistency, resiliency, and development efficiency. By following predefined practices and templates, bot developers can mitigate risks and streamline debugging processes. This framework accelerates the bot development lifecycle, allowing developers to focus on specific functionalities and value-added features. The research paper aims to provide insights into the benefits of adopting the A360 Bot Framework and its potential to revolutionize A360 bot development practices, leading to more efficient and effective automation solutions.
文摘I present a solution that explores the use of A360 subtasks as a comparable concept to functions in programming. By leveraging subtasks as reusable and maintainable functions, users can efficiently develop customized high-quality automation solutions. Additionally, the paper introduces the retry framework, which allows for the automatic retrying of subtasks in the event of system or unknown exceptions. This framework enhances efficiency and reduces the manual effort required to retrigger bots. The A360 Subtask and Retry Framework templates provide valuable assistance to both professional and citizen developers, improving code quality, maintainability, and the overall efficiency and resiliency of automation solutions.
基金partially supported by the Science and Technology Development Fund of Macao SAR (0050/2020/A1)。
文摘Briefing: This perspective introduces the concept and framework of knowledge factories with knowledge machines for knowledge workers to achieve knowledge automation for Industry 5.0 and intelligent industries.Introduction The big hit of Chat GPT makes it imperative to contemplate the practical applications of big or foundation models [1]-[5]. However, as compared to conventional models, there is now an increasingly urgent need for foundation intelligence of foundation models for real-world industrial applications.
基金The authors appreciate generous supports from Canada Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council,McGill University Engine Centre as well as Faculty of Engineering.
文摘This article introduces a novel approach for tricone bit wear condition monitoring and failure prediction for surface mining applications.A successful bit health monitoring system is essential to achieve fully autonomous blasthole drilling.In this research in-situ vibration signals were analyzed in timefrequency domain and signals trend during tricone bit life span were investigated and introduced to support the development of artificial intelligence(AI)models.In addition to the signal statistical features,wavelet packet energy distribution proved to be a powerful indicator for bit wear assessment.Backpropagation artificial neural network(ANN)models were designed,trained and evaluated for bit state classification.Finally,an ANN architecture and feature vector were introduced to classify the bit condition and predict the bit failure.
文摘Industrial Control Systems(ICS)and SCADA(Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition)systems play a critical role in the management and regulation of critical infrastructure.SCADA systems brings us closer to the real-time application world.All process and equipment control capability is typically provided by a Distributed Control System(DCS)in industries such as power stations,agricultural systems,chemical and water treatment plants.Instead of control through DCS,this paper proposes a SCADA and PLC(Programmable Logic Controller)system to control the ratio control division and the assembly line division inside the chemical plant.A specific design and implementation method for development of SCADA/PLC based real time ratio control and automated assembly line system in a chemical plant is introduced.The assembly line division is further divided into sorting stage,filling stage and the auxiliary stage,which includes the capping unit,labelling unit and then the storage.In the ratio control division,we have defined the levels inside the mixer and ratio of the raw materials through human machine interface(HMI)panel.The ratio of raw materials is kept constant on the basis of flow rates of wild stream and manipulated stream.There is a flexibility in defining new levels and the ratios of the raw materials inside the mixer.But here we taken the predefined levels(low,medium,high)and ratios(3:4,2:1,2:5).Control valves are used for regulating the flow of the compositions.In the assembly line division,the containers are sorted on the basis of size and type of material used i.e.,big sized metallic containers and small sized non-metallic containers by inductive and capacitive proximity sensors.All the processes are facilitated with laser beam type or reflective type sensors on the conveyor system.Building a highly stable and dependable PLC/SCADA system instead of Distributed Control System is required to achieve automatic management and control of chemical industry processes to reduce waste manpower and physical resources,as well as to improve worker safety.
文摘In the process of food testing,human operation is an important variable affecting the experimental results.In order to reasonably avoid the influence of human subjective operation behavior on the accuracy of detection results,the laboratory information management system was used as the information platform to design a high-throughput laboratory automation pre-treatment system based on the deep integration of mechanical principles,visual analysis,high-speed conduction,intelligent storage and other technical systems.The experimental results showed that the system could shorten the sample circulation cycle,effectively improve the laboratory biosafety,and meet the requirements of high-throughput processing of samples.
文摘Objective: This paper takes the example of a Panax notoginseng extraction workshop and designs an automated production workshop with advanced domestic capabilities. Methods: 1) Based on the small-scale Panax notoginseng extraction process, the feasibility of the workshop production process is demonstrated. 2) The workshop process design for Panax Notoginseng saponin extraction is completed, including production organization plans and the selection of key equipment. 3) For the Panax notoginseng extraction workshop process, an automated production control system is designed. Conclusion: Through optimized design of the production process and automation system, continuous and automated production of traditional Chinese medicine extraction is achieved, leading to improvements in drug quality and production efficiency.
文摘In the latest Chinese science fiction film The Wandering Earth II,viewers can see a broad variety of robots,from the super robot with artificial intelligence to the four-legged bionic robot.Many of the robots portrayed in the movie are actual robots that are being used in manufacturing,commerce,logistics,and healthcare,rather than being special effects,which are the creation of Youibot,a hi-tech company based in Shenzhen,south China’s Guangdong Province.