2025
Authors
Ferreira, L; Salgado, P; Valente, A;
Publication
COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE AND COMPUTATIONAL INTELLIGENCE, CSCI 2024, PT V
Abstract
This paper addresses the persistent rise in motorcycle-related fatalities, even as overall road deaths decline, by introducing an adaptive Fuzzy System based on the Takagi-Sugeno model. The system evaluates parameters such as acceleration and lean angle to classify rider behavior into categories such as normal, aggressive, or dangerous, providing timely feedback aimed at promoting safer driving practices. A key component of this approach is the Local Outlier Factor (LOF) algorithm, which identifies hazardous behaviors by quantifying deviations from standard riding patterns, thereby allowing the establishment of adaptive safety thresholds. By integrating fuzzy logic, the system offers refined decision-making capabilities in complex riding conditions, enhancing active safety systems such as traction and braking controls. This work emphasizes the critical role of behavior-based insights in mitigating accidents, particularly since rider actions are a major contributing factor to motorcycle incidents.
2025
Authors
Oliveira, V; Pinto, T; Ramos, C;
Publication
PROGRESS IN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, EPIA 2024, PT II
Abstract
The effectiveness of optimizing complex problems is closely linked to the configuration of parameters in search algorithms, especially when considering metaheuristic optimization models. Although various automated methods for algorithm configuration have been proposed to alleviate users from manually tuning parameters, there is still unexplored potential in dynamically adjusting certain algorithm parameters during execution, which can lead to enhanced performance. The main objective is to comparatively analyze the effectiveness of manual parameter tuning compared to a dynamic online configuration approach based on reinforcement learning. To this end, the State-Action-Reward-State-Action (SARSA) algorithm is adapted to adjust the parameters of a genetic algorithm, namely population size, crossover rate, mutation rate, and number of generations. Tests are conducted with these two methods on benchmark functions commonly used in the literature. Additionally, the proposed model has been evaluated in a practical problem of optimizing energy trading portfolios in the electricity market. Results indicate that the reinforcement learning-based algorithm tends to achieve seemingly better results than manual configuration, while maintaining very similar execution times. This result suggests that online parameter tuning approaches may be more effective and offer a viable alternative for optimization in metaheuristic algorithms.
2025
Authors
Schneider, D; De Almeida, MA; Chaves, R; Fonseca, B; Mohseni, H; Correia, A;
Publication
2025 7TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON HUMAN-COMPUTER INTERACTION, OPTIMIZATION AND ROBOTIC APPLICATIONS, ICHORA
Abstract
Interest in artificial intelligence (AI)-driven crowd work has increased during the last few years as a line of inquiry that expands upon prior research on microtasking to represent a means of scaling up complex tasks through AI mediation. Despite the increasing attention to the macrotask phenomenon in crowdsourcing, there is a need to understand the processes, elements, and constraints underlying the infrastructural and behavioral aspects in such form of crowd work when involving collaboration. To this end, this paper provides a first attempt to characterize some of the research conducted in this direction to identify important paths for an agenda comprising key drivers, challenges, and prospects for integrating human-centered AI in collaborative crowdsourcing environments.
2025
Authors
Mukhandi, M; Granjal, J; Vilela, JP;
Publication
Blockchain: Research and Applications
Abstract
2025
Authors
Conceiçao, G; Coelho, T; Mota, A; Briga-Sá, A; Valente, A;
Publication
ELECTRONICS
Abstract
Improving energy efficiency in buildings is critical for supporting sustainable growth in the construction sector. In this context, the implementation of passive solar solutions in the building envelope plays an important role. Trombe wall is a passive solar system that presents great potential for passive solar heating purposes. However, its performance can be enhanced when the Internet of Things is applied. This study employs a multi-domain smart system based on Matter-enabled IoT technology for maximizing Trombe wall functionality using appropriate 3D-printed ventilation grids. The system includes ESP32-C6 microcontrollers with temperature sensors and ventilation grids controlled by actuated servo motors. The system is automated with a Raspberry Pi 5 running Home Assistant OS with Matter Server. The integration of the Matter protocol provides end-to-end interoperability and secure communication, avoiding traditional systems based on MQTT. This work demonstrates the technical feasibility of implementing smart ventilation control for Trombe walls using a Matter-enabled infrastructure. The system proves to be capable of executing real-time vent management based on predefined temperature thresholds. This setup lays the foundation for scalable and interoperable thermal automation in passive solar systems, paving the way for future optimizations and addicional implementations, namely in order to improve indoor thermal comfort in smart and more efficient buildings.
2025
Authors
Andrade, BPB; Andrade, ACB; Lacerda, DP; Piran, FAS;
Publication
SOLAR ENERGY
Abstract
Photovoltaic (PV) panels serve as a standard solution for the collection of solar energy. The flat photovoltaic solar plate design has been the most adopted by the market for its ease of installation. However, this design faces limitations due to geometric constraints and the sun's trajectory through the day. Inspiration was drawn from nature to overcome these limitations by utilizing the tridimensional hexagonal shape observed in honeycomb structures. The used approach aimed to explore a novel design that can reduce the constraints of flat PV panels while maximizing energy output. The unique 3D arrangement of the hexagonal pyramid enables the installation of mirrors inside to ease the reflection of photons and to increase energy production compared to flat panels. Furthermore, this design presents an opportunity to incorporate a water capture and heating system, thereby increasing the system's overall usage.
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