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2025
Banafa, A.
Artificial intelligence in action: Real-world applications and innovations Book
River Publishers, 2025, ISBN: 978-877004619-0 (ISBN); 978-877004620-6 (ISBN).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 5G, Affective Computing, AGI, AI, AI alignments, AI Ethics, AI hallucinations, AI hype, AI models, Alexa, ANI, ASI, Augmented Reality, Autoencoders, Autonomic computing, Autonomous Cars, Autoregressive models, Big Data, Big Data Analytics, Bitcoin, Blockchain, C3PO, Casual AI, Causal reasoning, ChatGPT, Cloud computing, Collective AI, Compression engines, Computer vision, Conditional Automation, Convolutional neural networks (CNNs), Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, Deceptive AI, Deep learning, Digital transformation, Driver Assistance, Driverless Cars, Drones, Elon Musk, Entanglement, Environment and sustainability, Ethereum, Explainable AI, Facebook, Facial Recognition, Feedforward. Neural Networks, Fog Computing, Full Automation, Future of AI, General AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Google, Green AI, High Automation, Hybrid Blockchain, IEEE, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Internet of things (IoT), Jarvis, Java, JavaScript, Long Short-Term Memory Networks, LTE, machine learning, Microsoft, MultiModal AI, Narrow AI, Natural disasters, Natural Language Generation (NLG), Natural Language Processing (NLP), NetFlix, Network Security, Neural Networks, Nuclear, Nuclear AI, NYTimes, Objective-driven AI, Open Source, Partial Automation, PayPal, Perfect AI, Private Blockchain, Private Cloud Computing, Programming languages, Python, Quantum Communications, Quantum Computing, Quantum Cryptography, Quantum internet, Quantum Machine Learning (QML), R2D2, Reactive machines. limited memory, Recurrent Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Robots, Sci-Fi movies, Self-Aware, Semiconductorâ??s, Sensate AI, Siri, Small Data, Smart Contracts. Hybrid Cloud Computing, Smart Devices, Sovereign AI, Super AI, Superposition, TensorFlow, Theory of Mind, Thick Data, Twitter, Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), Virtual Reality, Voice user interface (VUI), Wearable computing devices (WCD), Wearable Technology, Wi-Fi, XAI, Zero-Trust Model
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title = {Artificial intelligence in action: Real-world applications and innovations},
author = {A. Banafa},
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series = {Artificial Intelligence in Action: Real-World Applications and Innovations},
abstract = {This comprehensive book dives deep into the current landscape of AI, exploring its fundamental principles, development challenges, potential risks, and the cutting-edge breakthroughs that are propelling it forward. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming industries and societies worldwide through groundbreaking innovations and real-world applications. Starting with the core concepts, the book examines the various types of AI systems, generative AI models, and the complexities of machine learning. It delves into the programming languages driving AI development, data pipelines, model creation and deployment processes, while shedding light on issues like AI hallucinations and the intricate path of machine unlearning. The book then showcases the remarkable real-world applications of AI across diverse domains. From preventing job displacement and promoting environmental sustainability, to enhancing disaster response, drone technology, and even nuclear energy innovation, it highlights how AI is tackling complex challenges and driving positive change. The book also explores the double-edged nature of AI, recognizing its tremendous potential while cautioning about the risks of misuse, unintended consequences, and the urgent need for responsible development practices. It examines the intersection of AI and fields like operating system design, warfare, and semiconductor technology, underscoring the wide-ranging implications of this transformative force. As the quest for artificial general intelligence (AGI) and superintelligent AI systems intensifies, the book delves into cutting-edge research, emerging trends, and the pursuit of multimodal, explainable, and causally aware AI systems. It explores the symbiotic relationship between AI and human creativity, the rise of user-friendly "casual AI," and the potential of AI to tackle open-ended tasks. This is an essential guide for understanding the profound impact of AI on our world today and its potential to shape our future. From the frontiers of innovation to the challenges of responsible development, this book offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the remarkable real-world applications and innovations driving the AI revolution. © 2025 River Publishers. All rights reserved.},
keywords = {5G, Affective Computing, AGI, AI, AI alignments, AI Ethics, AI hallucinations, AI hype, AI models, Alexa, ANI, ASI, Augmented Reality, Autoencoders, Autonomic computing, Autonomous Cars, Autoregressive models, Big Data, Big Data Analytics, Bitcoin, Blockchain, C3PO, Casual AI, Causal reasoning, ChatGPT, Cloud computing, Collective AI, Compression engines, Computer vision, Conditional Automation, Convolutional neural networks (CNNs), Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, Deceptive AI, Deep learning, Digital transformation, Driver Assistance, Driverless Cars, Drones, Elon Musk, Entanglement, Environment and sustainability, Ethereum, Explainable AI, Facebook, Facial Recognition, Feedforward. Neural Networks, Fog Computing, Full Automation, Future of AI, General AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Google, Green AI, High Automation, Hybrid Blockchain, IEEE, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Internet of things (IoT), Jarvis, Java, JavaScript, Long Short-Term Memory Networks, LTE, machine learning, Microsoft, MultiModal AI, Narrow AI, Natural disasters, Natural Language Generation (NLG), Natural Language Processing (NLP), NetFlix, Network Security, Neural Networks, Nuclear, Nuclear AI, NYTimes, Objective-driven AI, Open Source, Partial Automation, PayPal, Perfect AI, Private Blockchain, Private Cloud Computing, Programming languages, Python, Quantum Communications, Quantum Computing, Quantum Cryptography, Quantum internet, Quantum Machine Learning (QML), R2D2, Reactive machines. limited memory, Recurrent Neural Networks, Responsible AI, Robots, Sci-Fi movies, Self-Aware, Semiconductorâ??s, Sensate AI, Siri, Small Data, Smart Contracts. Hybrid Cloud Computing, Smart Devices, Sovereign AI, Super AI, Superposition, TensorFlow, Theory of Mind, Thick Data, Twitter, Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), Virtual Reality, Voice user interface (VUI), Wearable computing devices (WCD), Wearable Technology, Wi-Fi, XAI, Zero-Trust Model},
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Shi, L.; Gu, Y.; Zheng, Y.; Kameda, S.; Lu, H.
LWD-IUM: A Lightweight Detector for Advancing Robotic Grasp in VR-Based Industrial and Underwater Metaverse Proceedings Article
In: pp. 1384–1391, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc., 2025, ISBN: 9798331508876 (ISBN).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 3D object, 3D object detection, Deep learning, generative artificial intelligence, Grasping and manipulation, Intelligent robots, Learning systems, Metaverses, Neural Networks, Object Detection, Object recognition, Objects detection, Real- time, Real-time, Robotic grasping, robotic grasping and manipulation, Robotic manipulation, Virtual Reality, Vision transformer, Visual servoing
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title = {LWD-IUM: A Lightweight Detector for Advancing Robotic Grasp in VR-Based Industrial and Underwater Metaverse},
author = {L. Shi and Y. Gu and Y. Zheng and S. Kameda and H. Lu},
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isbn = {9798331508876 (ISBN)},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-01-01},
pages = {1384–1391},
publisher = {Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.},
abstract = {In the burgeoning field of virtual reality (VR) metaverse, the sophistication of interactions between robotic agents and their environment has become a critical concern. In this work, we present LWD-IUM, a novel light-weight detector designed to enhance robotic grasp capabilities in the VR metaverse. LWD-IUM applies deep learning techniques to discern and navigate the complex VR metaverse environment, aiding robotic agents in the identification and grasping of objects with high precision and efficiency. The algorithm is constructed with an advanced lightweight neural network structure based on self-attention mechanism that ensures optimal balance between computational cost and performance, making it highly suitable for real-time applications in VR. Evaluation on the KITTI 3D dataset demonstrated real-time detection capabilities (24-30 fps) of LWD-IUM, with its mean average precision (mAP) remaining 80% above standard 3D detectors, even with a 50% parameter reduction. In addition, we show that LWD-IUM outperforms existing models for object detection and grasping tasks through the real environment testing on a Baxter dual-arm collaborative robot. By pioneering advancements in robotic grasp in the VR metaverse, LWD-IUM promotes more immersive and realistic interactions, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in virtual experiences. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.},
keywords = {3D object, 3D object detection, Deep learning, generative artificial intelligence, Grasping and manipulation, Intelligent robots, Learning systems, Metaverses, Neural Networks, Object Detection, Object recognition, Objects detection, Real- time, Real-time, Robotic grasping, robotic grasping and manipulation, Robotic manipulation, Virtual Reality, Vision transformer, Visual servoing},
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Oh, S.; Jung, M.; Kim, T.
EnvMat: A Network for Simultaneous Generation of PBR Maps and Environment Maps from a Single Image Journal Article
In: Electronics (Switzerland), vol. 14, no. 13, 2025, ISSN: 20799292 (ISSN), (Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 3D graphics, Auto encoders, Cameras, Diffusion, Diffusion Model, Environment maps, generative artificial intelligence, Image understanding, Latent diffusion model, latent diffusion models, Metaverse, Metaverses, Neural Networks, Physically based rendering, physically based rendering (PBR), Rendering (computer graphics), Tellurium compounds, Three dimensional computer graphics, Variational Autoencoder, Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), Variational techniques, Virtual Reality, Visualization
@article{oh_envmat_2025,
title = {EnvMat: A Network for Simultaneous Generation of PBR Maps and Environment Maps from a Single Image},
author = {S. Oh and M. Jung and T. Kim},
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doi = {10.3390/electronics14132554},
issn = {20799292 (ISSN)},
year = {2025},
date = {2025-01-01},
journal = {Electronics (Switzerland)},
volume = {14},
number = {13},
abstract = {Generative neural networks have expanded from text and image generation to creating realistic 3D graphics, which are critical for immersive virtual environments. Physically Based Rendering (PBR)—crucial for realistic 3D graphics—depends on PBR maps, environment (env) maps for lighting, and camera viewpoints. Current research mainly generates PBR maps separately, often using fixed env maps and camera poses. This limitation reduces visual consistency and immersion in 3D spaces. Addressing this, we propose EnvMat, a diffusion-based model that simultaneously generates PBR and env maps. EnvMat uses two Variational Autoencoders (VAEs) for map reconstruction and a Latent Diffusion UNet. Experimental results show that EnvMat surpasses the existing methods in preserving visual accuracy, as validated through metrics like L-PIPS, MS-SSIM, and CIEDE2000. © 2025 Elsevier B.V., All rights reserved.},
note = {Publisher: Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)},
keywords = {3D graphics, Auto encoders, Cameras, Diffusion, Diffusion Model, Environment maps, generative artificial intelligence, Image understanding, Latent diffusion model, latent diffusion models, Metaverse, Metaverses, Neural Networks, Physically based rendering, physically based rendering (PBR), Rendering (computer graphics), Tellurium compounds, Three dimensional computer graphics, Variational Autoencoder, Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), Variational techniques, Virtual Reality, Visualization},
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2023
Banafa, A.
Transformative AI: Responsible, Transparent, and Trustworthy AI Systems Book
River Publishers, 2023, ISBN: 978-877004018-1 (ISBN); 978-877004019-8 (ISBN).
Abstract | Links | BibTeX | Tags: 5G, Affective Computing, AI, AI Ethics, Alexa, Augment Reality, Autoencoders, Autonomous Cars, Autoregressive models, Big Data, Big Data Analytics, Bitcoin, Blockchain, C3PO, ChatGPT, Cloud computing, CNN, Computer vision, Conditional Automation, Convolutional Neural Networks, Cryptocurrency, Cybersecurity, Deep learning, Digital transformation, Driver Assistance, Driverless Cars, Entanglement, Ethereum, Explainable AI. Environment and sustainability, Facebook, Facial Recognition, Feedforward. Neural Networks, Fog Computing, Full Automation, General AI, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative AI, Google, High Automation, Hybrid Blockchain, IEEE, IIoT, Industrial Internet of Things, Internet of Things, IoT, Jarvis, Long Short-Term Memory Networks, LTE, Machin Learning, Microsoft, Narrow AI, Natural Language Generation (NLG), Natural Language Processing (NLP), NetFlix, Network Security, Neural Networks, NYTimes, Open Source, Partial Automation, PayPal, Private Blockchain, Private Cloud Computing, Quantum Communications, Quantum Computing, Quantum Cryptography, Quantum Internet. Wearable Computing Devices (WCD). Autonomic Computing, Quantum Machine Learning (QML), R2D2, Reactive Machines . Limited Memory, Recurrent Neural Networks, Robots, Sci-Fi movies, Self-Aware, Siri, Small Data, Smart Contracts. Hybrid Cloud Computing, Smart Devices, Super AI, Superposition, Theory of Mind, Thick Data, Twitter, Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), Virtual Reality, Voice User Interface, VUI, Wearable Technology, Wi-Fi, Zero-Trust Model
@book{banafa_transformative_2023,
title = {Transformative AI: Responsible, Transparent, and Trustworthy AI Systems},
author = {A. Banafa},
url = {https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85180544759&partnerID=40&md5=c1fcd00f4b40e16156d9877185f66554},
isbn = {978-877004018-1 (ISBN); 978-877004019-8 (ISBN)},
year = {2023},
date = {2023-01-01},
publisher = {River Publishers},
series = {Transformative AI: Responsible, Transparent, and Trustworthy AI Systems},
abstract = {Transformative AI provides a comprehensive overview of the latest trends, challenges, applications, and opportunities in the field of Artificial Intelligence. The book covers the state of the art in AI research, including machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and robotics, and explores how these technologies are transforming various industries and domains, such as healthcare, finance, education, and entertainment. The book also addresses the challenges that come with the widespread adoption of AI, including ethical concerns, bias, and the impact on jobs and society. It provides insights into how to mitigate these challenges and how to design AI systems that are responsible, transparent, and trustworthy. The book offers a forward-looking perspective on the future of AI, exploring the emerging trends and applications that are likely to shape the next decade of AI innovation. It also provides practical guidance for businesses and individuals on how to leverage the power of AI to create new products, services, and opportunities. Overall, the book is an essential read for anyone who wants to stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving field of Artificial Intelligence and understand the impact that this transformative technology will have on our lives in the coming years. © 2024 River Publishers. All rights reserved.},
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