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This paper leverages image processing techniques, including edge detection and feature extraction, to identify and perform pose tracking of cylindrical-like structures within underwater scenes. Examples of these cylindrical-shaped objects are pipes typically used in offshore oil and gas, pillars of bridge structures, or mooring line cables when their sag angle is near zero, making them approximately flat and thus can be approximated as rectilinear. In addition to the pipe's contour identification, this algorithm provides relative distance and bearing to the vision sensor to enable a convergence framework between the structure and any vehicle equipped with this sensor. Furthermore, the algorithm proposed was tested in a pollsimulated scene with a digital twin of the actual vision sensor, onboard an in-house developed ROV prototype. Additionally, the effects of common underwater challenges, such as lighting variability, shadows, turbidity, and visual noise from the pool's geometric structure, were all analyzed to describe the algorithm's performance and robustness fully. Performance was evaluated for distances, bearing angles, FOV, turbidity, camera resolutions, and algorithm processing complexity. © 2025 Marine Technology Society.

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Advanced rider assistance systems (ARAS) play a crucial role in enhancing motorcycle safety through features such as collision avoidance, blind-spot detection, and adaptive cruise control, which rely heavily on sensors like radar, cameras, and LiDAR. However, their performance is often compromised under adverse weather conditions, leading to sensor interference, reduced visibility, and inconsistent reliability. This study evaluates the effectiveness and limitations of ARAS technologies in rain, fog, and snow, focusing on how sensor performance, algorithms, techniques, and dataset suitability influence system reliability. A thematic analysis was conducted, selecting studies focused on ARAS in adverse weather conditions based on specific selection criteria. The analysis shows that while ARAS offers substantial safety benefits, its accuracy declines in challenging environments. Existing datasets, algorithms, and techniques were reviewed to identify the most effective options for ARAS applications. However, more comprehensive weather-resilient datasets and adaptive multi-sensor fusion approaches are still needed. Advancing in these areas will be critical to improving the robustness of ARAS and ensuring safer riding experiences across diverse environmental conditions.

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Deep learning and large language models (LLMs) have recently enabled studies in state-of-the-art technologies that enhance recommender systems. This research focuses on solving the next-item recommendation problem using these challenging technologies in Web applications, specifically focusing on a case study in the wine domain. This paper presents the characterization of the framework developed for the object of study: adaptive recommendation based on new modeling of the initial data to explore the user’s dynamic taste profile. Following the design science research methodology, the following contributions are presented: (i) a novel dataset of wines called X-Wines; (ii) an updated recommender model called X-Model4Rec—eXtensible Model for Recommendation supported in attention and transformer mechanisms which constitute the core of the LLMs; and (iii) a collaborative Web platform to support adaptive wine recommendation to users in an online environment. The results indicate that the solutions proposed in this research can improve recommendations in online environments and promote further scientific work on specific topics.

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The textile industry faces economic and environmental challenges due to low recycling rates and contamination from fasteners like buttons, rivets, and zippers. This paper proposes an Red, Green, Blue (RGB) vision system using You Only Look Once version 11 (YOLOv11) with a sliding window technique for automated fastener detection. The system addresses small object detection, occlusion, and fabric variability, incorporating Grounding DINO for garment localization and U2-Net for segmentation. Experiments show the sliding window method outperforms full-image detection for buttons and rivets (precision 0.874, recall 0.923), while zipper detection is less effective due to dataset limitations. This work advances scalable AI-driven solutions for textile recycling, supporting circular economy goals. Future work will target hidden fasteners, dataset expansion and fastener removal.

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Riding a motorcycle involves risks that can be minimized through advanced sensing and response systems to assist the rider. The use of camera-collected images to monitor road conditions can aid in the development of tools designed to enhance rider safety and prevent accidents. This paper proposes a method for developing deep learning models designed to operate efficiently on embedded systems like the Raspberry Pi, facilitating real-time decisions that consider the road condition. Our research tests and compares several state-of-the-art convolutional neural network architectures, including EfficientNet and Inception, to determine which offers the best balance between inference time and accuracy. Specifically, we measured top-1 accuracy and inference time on a Raspberry Pi, identifying EfficientNetV2 as the most suitable model due to its optimal trade-off between performance and computational demand. The model's top-1 accuracy significantly outperformed other models while maintaining competitive inference speeds, making it ideal for real-time applications in traffic-dense urban settings.

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In the modern world, making healthy food choices is increasingly important due to the rise in food-related illnesses. Existing tools, such as Nutri-Score and comprehensive food labels, often pose challenges for many consumers. This paper proposes an application that uses Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technologies to read and interpret food labels, thus upgrading current solutions that rely mainly on reading product barcodes. By using advanced optical character recognition and machine learning techniques, the system aims to accurately extract and analyze nutritional information directly from food packaging without relying on a database of pre-registered products. This innovative approach not only increases consumer awareness, but also supports personalized diet management for diseases such as diabetes and hypertension, while promoting healthier eating habits and better health outcomes. Two minimalist functional prototypes were developed as a result of this work: a desktop application and a mobile application.