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Recent developments in dexterous robotic manipulation technologies allowed for the design of very compact, yet capable, multi-fingered robotic hands. These can be designed to emulate the human touch and feel, reducing the aforementioned need for human expertise in highly detailed tasks. The presented work focused on the application of two simulation platforms Gazebo and MuJoCo - to a use-case of a Schunk Five Finger Robotic Hand, coupled to the UR5 collaborative manipulator. This allowed to assess the relative appropriateness of each of these platforms.

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Predictive maintenance (PDM) is emerging as a strong transformative tool within Industry 4.0, enabling significant improvements in the sustainability and efficiency of manufacturing processes. This in-depth literature review, which follows the PRISMA 2020 framework, examines how PDM is being implemented in several areas of the manufacturing industry, focusing on how it is taking advantage of technological advances such as artificial intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT). The presented in-depth evaluation of the technological principles, implementation methods, economic consequences, and operational improvements based on academic and industrial sources and new innovations is performed. According to the studies, integrating CDM can significantly increase machine uptime and reliability while reducing maintenance costs. In addition, the transition to PDM systems that use real-time data to predict faults and plan maintenance more accurately holds out promising prospects. However, there are still gaps in the overall methodologies for measuring the return on investment of PDM implementations, suggesting an essential research direction.

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Nowadays, there is the paradox of technology: although smartphones have revolutionized our way of living, bringing convenience and connectivity, they have also introduced new challenges, notably distracted driving. This paper addresses the issue of visual distraction, one of the main contributors to traffic accidents, through the development of an innovative system that combines the application of convolutional neural networks and the functionality of mobile devices. The adopted methodology focused on the collection of a broad set of images to train an artificial intelligence model capable of classifying a qualitative variable with two distinct categories: attention and distraction of a driver. In particular, the study concentrated on creating a mobile application that uses a smartphone's camera to monitor the driver and issue auditory alerts if it detects prolonged distraction. The achieved results highlighted the efficacy of the model, especially after its optimization for the TensorFlow Lite format, suitable for implementation on mobile devices due to its efficiency in terms of speed and resource consumption.

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This article proposes methods for maximising the detection rates of thermal fiducial markers using thermography. By exploring the combination of image processing techniques with the use of an affordable thermographic camera, the aim is to mitigate the negative effects of thermography and improve accurate marker identification in a variety of mounting and distance conditions. The research identified a diversity of processing techniques capable of improving thermal marker recognition, offering the potential to surpass previous results. The results highlight the possibility of using low-cost thermographic cameras for this purpose, which could democratise and reduce the costs of recognition processes. This methodology validates the proposed approach, providing a robust basis for future improvements in thermal marker detection and promoting the feasibility of practical, low-cost applications in an assortment of fields.

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The Ambient Assisted Living (AAL) systems are human-centered and designed to prioritize the needs of elderly individuals, providing them with assistance in case of emergencies or unexpected situations. These systems involve caregivers or selected individuals who can be alerted and provide the necessary help when needed. To ensure effective assistance, it is crucial for caregivers to understand the reasons behind alarm triggers and the nature of the danger. This is where an explainability module comes into play. In this paper, we introduce an explainability module that offers visual explanations for the fall detection module. Our framework involves generating anchor boxes using the K-means algorithm to optimize object detection and using YOLOv8 for image inference. Additionally, we employ two well-known XAI (Explainable Artificial Intelligence) algorithms, LIME (Local Interpretable Model) and Grad-CAM (Gradient-weighted Class Activation Mapping), to provide visual explanations.

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Olive trees play a crucial role in the global agricultural landscape, serving as a primary source of olive oil production. However, olive trees are susceptible to several diseases, which can significantly impact yield and quality. This study addresses the challenge of improving the diagnosis of diseases in olive trees, specifically focusing on aculus olearius and Olive Peacock Spot diseases. Using a novel hybrid approach that combines deep learning and machine learning methodologies, the authors aimed to optimize disease classification accuracy by analyzing images of olive leaves. The presented methodology integrates Local Binary Patterns (LBP) and an adapted ResNet50 model for feature extraction, followed by classification through optimized machine learning models, including Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD), Support Vector Machine (SVM), and Random Forest (RF). The results demonstrated that the hybrid model achieved a groundbreaking accuracy of 99.11%, outperforming existing models. This advancement underscores the potential of integrated technological approaches in agricultural disease management and sets a new benchmark for the early and accurate detection of foliar diseases.