1. Fostering fairness in image classification through awareness of sensitive dataIvona Colakovic, Sašo Karakatič, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Machine learning (ML) has demonstrated remarkable ability to uncover hidden patterns in data. However, the presence of biases and discrimination originating from the data itself and, consequently, emerging in the ML outcomes, remains a pressing concern. With the exponential growth of unstructured data, such as images, fairness has become increasingly critical, as neural network (NN) models may inadvertently learn and perpetuate societal and historical biases. To address this challenge, we propose a fairness-aware loss function that iteratively prioritizes the worst-performing sensitive group during NN training. This approach aims to balance treatment quality across sensitive groups, achieving fairer image classification outcomes while incurring only a slight compromise in overall performance. Our method, evaluated on the FairFace dataset, demonstrates significant improvements in fairness metrics while maintaining comparable overall quality. These trade-offs highlight that the minor decrease in overall quality is justified by the improvement in fairness of the models.
Ključne besede: fairness, search-basimage classification, machine learning, supervised learnign, neural networks
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2. Robot for navigation in maize crops for the Field Robot Event 2023David Iván Sánchez-Chávez, Noé Velázquez-López, Guillermo García-Sánchez, Alan Hernández-Mercado, Omar Alexis Avendaño-Lopez, Mónica Elizabeth Berrocal-Aguilar, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Navigation in a maize crop is a crucial task for the development of autonomous robots in agriculture, with numerous applications such as spraying, monitoring plant growth and health, and detecting weeds and pests. The Field Robot Event 2023 (FRE) continued to challenge universities and other research teams to push the development of algorithms for agricultural robots further. The Universidad Autónoma Chapingo has been developing a robot for various agricultural tasks, aiming to provide a low-cost alternative to work with Mexican farmers in the future. For this edition of the FRE, a navigation algorithm was created using an encoder, an IMU (Inertial Measurement Unit), an RPLIDAR (Rotating Platform Light Detection and Ranging), and cameras to collect data for decision-making. The algorithm was developed in ROS Melodic, dividing the task into steps that were tested to determine the robot's actual movements. The system navigates by using ROIs (regions of interest) and the mass center to guide the robot between maize rows. It calculates the mean of the final orientation values before reaching the end of a row, which is detected using an RPLIDAR. For turns and straight-line movements to reach the next row, the orientation is used as a guide. To detect plants for spraying, lasers located on each side of the vehicle are employed. Obstacle detection relies on a YOLOv5 (You Only Look Once) trained model and a laser, while reverse navigation uses a rear camera. During the competition, the robot faced challenges such as dealing with grass, the small size of the plants, and the need to use a different power source, which affected its performance.
Ključne besede: machine vision, convolutional neural network (CNN), regions of interest (ROI), autonomous navigation
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3. EEG-based finger movement classification with intrinsic time-scale decompositionMurside Degirmenci, Yilmaz Kemal Yuce, Matjaž Perc, Yalcin Isler, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Ključne besede: brain-computer interfaces, electroencephalogram, feature reduction, machine learning, finger movements classification, time series analysis
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4. Advancing sustainable mobility: artificial intelligence approaches for autonomous vehicle trajectories in roundaboutsSalvatore Leonardi, Natalia Distefano, Chiara Gruden, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This study develops and evaluates advanced predictive models for the trajectory planning of autonomous vehicles (AVs) in roundabouts, with the aim of significantly contributing to sustainable urban mobility. Starting from the “MRoundabout” speed model, several Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) techniques, including Linear Regression (LR), Random Forest (RF), Support Vector Regression (SVR), Gradient Boosting Regression (GBR), and Neural Networks (NNs), were applied to accurately emulate human driving behavior and optimize AV trajectories. The results indicate that neural networks achieved the best predictive performance, with R2 values of up to 0.88 for speed prediction, 0.98 for acceleration, and 0.94 for differential distance, significantly outperforming traditional models. GBR and SVR provided moderate improvements over LR but encountered difficulties predicting acceleration and distance variables. AI-driven tools, such as ChatGPT-4, facilitated data pre-processing, model tuning, and interpretation, reducing computational time and enhancing workflow efficiency. A key contribution of this research lies in demonstrating the potential of AI-based trajectory planning to enhance AV navigation, fostering smoother, safer, and more sustainable mobility. The proposed approaches contribute to reduced energy consumption, lower emissions, and decreased traffic congestion, effectively addressing challenges related to urban sustainability. Future research will incorporate real traffic interactions to further refine the adaptability and robustness of the model.
Ključne besede: sustainable mobility, autonomous vehicles, machine learning, roundabouts, artificial intelligence, ChatGPT
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5. On the use of morpho-syntactic description tags in neural machine translation with small and large training corporaGregor Donaj, Mirjam Sepesy Maučec, 2022, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: With the transition to neural architectures, machine translation achieves very good quality for several resource-rich languages. However, the results are still much worse for languages
with complex morphology, especially if they are low-resource languages. This paper reports the
results of a systematic analysis of adding morphological information into neural machine translation
system training. Translation systems presented and compared in this research exploit morphological
information from corpora in different formats. Some formats join semantic and grammatical information and others separate these two types of information. Semantic information is modeled using
lemmas and grammatical information using Morpho-Syntactic Description (MSD) tags. Experiments
were performed on corpora of different sizes for the English–Slovene language pair. The conclusions
were drawn for a domain-specific translation system and for a translation system for the general
domain. With MSD tags, we improved the performance by up to 1.40 and 1.68 BLEU points in the
two translation directions. We found that systems with training corpora in different formats improve
the performance differently depending on the translation direction and corpora size.
Ključne besede: neural machine translation, POS tags, MSD tags, inflected language, data sparsity, corpora size
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6. Using a region-based convolutional neural network (R-CNN) for potato segmentation in a sorting processJaka Verk, Jernej Hernavs, Simon Klančnik, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This study focuses on the segmentation part in the development of a potato-sorting system that utilizes camera input for the segmentation and classification of potatoes. The key challenge addressed is the need for efficient segmentation to allow the sorter to handle a higher volume of potatoes simultaneously. To achieve this, the study employs a region-based convolutional neural network (R-CNN) approach for the segmentation task, while trying to achieve more precise segmentation than with classic CNN-based object detectors. Specifically, Mask R-CNN is implemented and evaluated based on its performance with different parameters in order to achieve the best segmentation results. The implementation and methodologies used are thoroughly detailed in this work. The findings reveal that Mask R-CNN models can be utilized in the production process of potato sorting and can improve the process.
Ključne besede: image segmentation, potato sorting, neural network, mask RCNN, object detection, production process, machine learning, AI
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7. Predictive modelling of weld bead geometry in wire arc additive manufacturingKristijan Šket, Miran Brezočnik, Timi Karner, Rok Belšak, Mirko Ficko, Tomaž Vuherer, Janez Gotlih, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: This study investigates the predictive modelling of weld bead geometry in wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) through advanced machine learning methods. While WAAM is valued for its ability to produce large, complex metal parts with high deposition rates, precise control of the weld bead remains a critical challenge due to its influence on mechanical properties and dimensional accuracy. To address this problem, this study utilized machine learning approaches—Ridge regression, Lasso regression and Bayesian ridge regression, Random Forest and XGBoost—to predict the key weld bead characteristics, namely height, width and cross-sectional area. A Design of experiments (DOE) was used to systematically vary the welding current and travelling speed, with 3D weld bead geometries captured by laser scanning. Robust data pre-processing, including outlier detection and feature engineering, improved modelling accuracy. Among the models tested, XGBoost provided the highest prediction accuracy, emphasizing its potential for real-time control of WAAM processes. Overall, this study presents a comprehensive framework for predictive modelling and provides valuable insights for process optimization and the further development of intelligent manufacturing systems.
Ključne besede: wire arc additive manufacturing, WA AM, predictive modelling, machine learning, weld bead geometry, XGBoost
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8. Application of machine learning to reduce casting defects from bentonite sand mixtureŽiga Breznikar, Marko Bojinović, Miran Brezočnik, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: One of the largest Slovenian foundries (referred to as Company X) primarily focuses on casting moulds for the glass industry. In collaboration with Pro Labor d.o.o., Company X has been systematically gathering defect data since 2021. The analysis revealed that the majority of scrap caused by technological issues is attributed to sand defects. The initial dataset included information on defect occurrences, technological parameters of sand mixture and chemical properties of the cast material. This raw data was refined using data science techniques and statistical methods to support classification. Multiple binary classification models were developed, using sand mixture parameters as inputs, to distinguish between good casting and scrap, with the k-nearest neighbours algorithm. Their performances were evaluated using various classification metrics. Additionally, recommendations were made for development of a real-time industrial application to optimize and regulate pouring temperature in the foundry process. This is based on simulating different pouring temperatures while keeping the other parameters fixed, selecting the temperature that maximizes the likelihood of successful casting
Ključne besede: gravity casting, machine learning, defects, classifier, data science
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9. Enhancing manufacturing precision: Leveraging motor currents data of computer numerical control machines for geometrical accuracy prediction through machine learningLucijano Berus, Jernej Hernavs, David Potočnik, Kristijan Šket, Mirko Ficko, 2024, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Direct verification of the geometric accuracy of machined parts cannot be performed simultaneously with active machining operations, as it usually requires subsequent inspection with measuring devices such as coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) or optical 3D scanners. This sequential approach increases production time and costs. In this study, we propose a novel indirect measurement method that utilizes motor current data from the controller of a Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine in combination with machine learning algorithms to predict the geometric accuracy of machined parts in real-time. Different machine learning algorithms, such as Random Forest (RF), k-nearest neighbors (k-NN), and Decision Trees (DT), were used for predictive modeling. Feature extraction was performed using Tsfresh and ROCKET, which allowed us to capture the patterns in the motor current data corresponding to the geometric features of the machined parts. Our predictive models were trained and validated on a dataset that included motor current readings and corresponding geometric measurements of a mounting rail later used in an engine block. The results showed that the proposed approach enabled the prediction of three geometric features of the mounting rail with an accuracy (MAPE) below 0.61% during the learning phase and 0.64% during the testing phase. These results suggest that our method could reduce the need for post-machining inspections and measurements, thereby reducing production time and costs while maintaining required quality standards
Ključne besede: smart production machines, data-driven manufacturing, machine learning algorithms, CNC controller data, geometrical accuracy
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10. Study of environmental impacts on overhead transmission lines using genetic algorithmsKristijan Šket, Mirko Ficko, Nenad Gubeljak, Miran Brezočnik, 2023, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: In our study, we explored the complexities of overhead transmission line (OTL) engineering, specifically focusing on their responses to varying atmospheric conditions (ambient temperature, ambient humidity, solar irradiance, ambient pressure, wind speed, wind direction), and electric current usage. Our goal was to comprehend how these independent variables impact critical responses (dependent variables) such as conductor temperature, conductor sag, tower leg stress, and vibrations – parameters crucial for electric distribution. We modelled the target output variable as a polynomial of a certain degree of the input variables. The precise forms of the polynomial were determined using the genetic algorithms (GA). Developed models are essential for quantifying the influence of each input parameter, enriching our understanding of essential system elements. They provide long-term predictions for assessing transmission line lifespan and structural stability, with particularly high precision in forecasting temperature and sag angle. It is important to note that certain engineering parameters, such as material properties and load considerations, were not included in our research, potentially influencing accuracy.
Ključne besede: Overhead Transmission Lines (OTL), machine learning, modelling, optimization, genetic algorithms (GA)
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