Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications (FAIA)

An Artificial Intelligence (AI) agent can perceive an environment through sensors and act in the environment through actuators. When performing tasks in a known environment, an agent knows what actions it can execute and how they affect the environment state, but when the environment is unknown, the agent needs to learn how the environment works to make good decisions for accomplishing tasks. In a real-world situation, an agent may have only low-level perceptions of the environment rather than the high-level representations required to make decisions by means of symbolic planning.

This book, Integrating Planning and Learning for Agents Acting in Unknown Environments proposes an architecture that integrates learning, planning, and acting. The author, Leonardo Lamanna, won the 2023 Marco Cadoli award, an annual award from the Italian Association for Artificial Intelligence (AIxIA) for the best doctoral thesis in the field of artificial intelligence, for this work. The approach combines data-driven learning methods for building an environment model with symbolic planning techniques for reasoning on the learned model, focusing on learning the model, either from continuous or symbolic observations. The problem of online learning the mapping between continuous perceptions and symbolic states is tackled, and symbolic planning techniques are exploited to enable an agent to autonomously gather relevant information online, which is required by learning methods to overcome some of the simplifying assumptions of symbolic planning. The effectiveness of the approach in simulated complex environments is shown experimentally and the applicability of the approach in real environments is demonstrated by conducting experiments on a real robot.

Outperforming state-of-the-art methods, the approach described in this book will be of interest to all those working in the field of AI and autonomous agents.

Author: Lamanna, L.
Pages: 132
Volume 401 of Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications
ISBN print: 978-1-64368-570-0
ISBN online: 978-1-64368-571-7

Proceedings of Robophilosophy 2024

The novel capacities of multimodal generative AI have suddenly brought us much closer to the longstanding vision of ubiquitous social robotics. Robots may soon become part of everyday life, performing many services as well or better than humans. We have entered a decisive phase in the robotic moment of human cultural history, and it is more urgent than ever that we determine “who we are and who we are willing to become” (Sherry Turkle).

This book presents the proceedings of RP2024, the sixth event in the biennial Robophilosophy Conference Series, held from 20 to 23 August 2024 in Aarhus, Denmark. Robophilosophy conferences are the world’s largest events for fully interdisciplinary social-robotics research, featuring contributions from humanities and social-science research in HRI, robotics, AI research, and cognitive science, as well as art events.

RP2024 explored the questions of socio-cultural transformation that can be expected to ensue from the new technological potential of social robotics. As is characteristic for the conferences in this series, RP2024 addressed not only questions of concrete practice, but also the deeper theoretical and existential issues that reach far beyond safety and privacy concerns into the conceptual and normative fabric of our societies and our individual self-comprehension.

The book is divided into 3 parts. Part 1 contains abstracts of the 8 plenary sessions; Part 2 contains 55 session papers divided into 8 sections; and Part 3 contains details of the 10 workshops which formed part of the conference.

The book showcases the way in which technical empirical, conceptual and phenomenological research can make a concrete contribution to the necessary collaborative effort, and will be of interest to all those working in the field.

Editors: Seibt, J., Fazekas, P., Quick, O.S.
Pages: 732
Volume 397 of Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications
ISBN online: 978-1-64368-568-7

Proceedings of FSDM 2024, Matsue, Japan, 5-8 November 2024

A fuzzy system is a system that uses fuzzy logic to associate variables and process information. Fuzzy systems are used in many applications, including machine control, air conditioning, and traffic control. Fuzzy systems also underlie almost every item of news that has any qualitative part, and numbers are translated into words in many daily activities, such as the weather forecast, or topics such as the economy and industry.

This book presents the proceedings of FSDM 2024, the 10th International Conference on Fuzzy Systems and Data Mining, held from 5 to 8 November 2024 in Matsue, Japan. With an emphasis on fuzzy theory, algorithm and system, fuzzy application, data mining and the interdisciplinary field of fuzzy logic and data mining, FSDM 2024 also included special sessions on hot topics in related research fields, including special sessions on applied mathematics and intelligent algorithms for modern industry (AMIAMI), the application of generative AI, and safeguarding AI-based automotive and automation products. A total of 237 submissions were received for the conference, and after undergoing a thorough review process, 71 papers were accepted for presentation and inclusion here, resulting in an acceptance rate of 30%. The papers are divided into 3 sections: fuzzy set theory, algorithm and system; data mining; and the interdisciplinary field of fuzzy logic and data mining.

Providing an overview of current research and development, the book will be of interest to all those using fuzzy systems and data mining as part of their work.

Editors: Tallón-Ballesteros, A.J.
Pages: 682
Volume 398 of Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications
ISBN online: 978-1-64368-569-4

Proceedings of the 14th International Conference (FOIS 2024)

FOIS is the flagship conference of the International Association for Ontology and its Applications, a non-profit organization which promotes interdisciplinary research and international collaboration at the intersection of philosophical ontology, linguistics, logic, cognitive science, and computer science.

This book presents the proceedings of FOIS 2024, the 14th edition of the Formal Ontology in Information Systems conference, held as a hybrid event from 15 to 19 July 2024, in person in Enschede, the Netherlands, and online on 8 and 9 July 2024. FOIS 2024 is the first annual edition of the conference, following several years of biennial events. The conference attracted participants from over 17 countries. Papers were solicited for the conference in 3 broad categories: foundational ontological issues; methodological issues around the development, alignment, verification and use of ontologies; and domain ontologies and ontology-based applications. A total of 56 full paper submissions were received, of which 19 were ultimately accepted following a thorough and deliberate review process, representing an acceptance rate of 34%.These papers are arranged here according to paper type, and include 7 foundational papers (from 22 submissions), 4 applications and methods papers (from 15 submissions), and 8 domain ontology papers (from 19 submissions).

Providing a current overview of research and development, the book will be of interest to all those working in the field.

Editors: Trojahn, C., Porello, D., Favato Barcelos, P.P.
Pages: 296
Volume 394 of Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications
ISBN online: 978-1-64368-561-8

Proceedings of MLIS 2024, Kampar, Perak, Malaysia, 17-20 November 2024

Machine learning and intelligent systems are central to many of the new and exciting technologies that are finding applications in all walks of modern life, from industry and healthcare to education and entertainment.

This book presents the proceedings of MLIS 2024, the 6th International Conference on Machine Learning and Intelligent Systems, held as a hybrid event from 17 to 20 November 2024, in Kampar, Perak, Malaysia. MLIS is an annual conference aimed at the development and application of machine learning and intelligent systems. A total of 70 submissions were received for the 2024 conference, of which 18 papers were ultimately selected for presentation at the conference and publication here, based on their quality and relevance to the conference topics, after a thorough review process conducted by technical program committee members and reviewers. The papers cover a wide range of topics, from personal learning environments and adaptive active noise cancellation methods, to human-computer interactions in AI applications for healthcare and operation breakdown and intelligent inspection technology for industrial conveying equipment.

Providing an overview of the diverse range of applications in which machine learning and intelligent systems play a part, the book will be of interest to all those working in the field.

Editors: Kim, J.-L.
Pages: 170
Volume 393 of Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications
ISBN online: 978-1-64368-553-3

Proceedings of the 14th International Conference (CECNet 2024), Matsue, Japan, 5-8 November 2024

Wireless technologies and communication networks have become so much a part of our daily lives that it is now almost impossible for us to imagine a world without them.

This book presents the proceedings of CECNet 2024, the Conference on Electronics, Communications and Networks, held from 5 to 8 November 2024 in Matsue, Japan. CECNet is an annual conference focused on electronics technology, communication engineering, wireless communications and computer engineering, and has become a valued platform for the exchange of knowledge and innovation in the field. A total of 280 submissions were received for the 2024 conference, and after a thorough review process which took into account the breadth and depth of the research topics falling within the scope of CECNet and the presentation of innovative original ideas or results of general significance and FAIA-mainstream-relevance, supported by clear and rigorous reasoning and compelling new light in evidence and method, the 74 papers included here were selected for presentation and publication. These papers are divided into 3 sections: electronics technology and VLSI; data processing; and network engineering.

Covering a wide range of topics and providing an overview of recent advances, the book will be of interest to all those working in the fields of electronics technology, communication engineering, wireless communications and computer engineering.

Editors: Tallón-Ballesteros, A.J.
Pages: 654
Volume 396 of Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications
ISBN online: 978-1-64368-563-2

JURIX 2024: The Thirty-seventh Annual Conference, Brno, Czech Republic, 11-13 December 2024

In the research community and the legal industry, interest continues to grow in technological advances related to legal information, knowledge representation, engineering, and processing in areas such as computational and formal models of legal reasoning, legal data analytics and information retrieval, as well as in the application of machine learning techniques to legal tasks, and the evaluation of these systems.

This book presents the proceedings of JURIX 2024, the 37th International Conference on Legal Knowledge and Information Systems, held from 11 to 13 December in Brno, Czech Republic. The annual JURIX conference has become an international forum for academics and professionals to exchange knowledge and experiences at the intersection of law and artificial intelligence, and a total of 90 submissions were received for the conference. Following a rigorous review process, 21 long-paper submissions were selected for presentation and publication together with 17 short papers, representing an acceptance rate of 23% for long papers and 42% overall. An additional 16 submissions were accepted as posters. Topics covered included formal approaches applied to various aspects of legal reasoning; machine learning; natural language processing and information retrieval methods as applied to various legal tasks; hybrid approaches to working on the frontier between symbolic and sub-symbolic methods; experimental inquiries on the interface between computational systems and legal systems; and network analysis in law.

Covering a wide range of topics and providing an overview of recent advances, the book will be of interest to all those working at the intersection between artificial intelligence and law.

Editors: Savelka, J., Harasta, J., Novotna, T., Misek, J.
Pages: 422
Volume 395 of Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications
ISBN online: 978-1-64368-562-5

Proceedings of the International Conference (IDIM 2024), Bali, Indonesia, 20-21 July 2024

Combining the principles of innovative design with the application of intelligent manufacturing technologies brings significant benefits for production and product development and offers the possibility of achieving a more intelligent, efficient, and sustainable manufacturing industry.

This book presents the proceedings of IDIM 2024, the 2024 International Conference on Innovative Design and Intelligent Manufacturing, held on 20 and 21 July 2024 in Bali, Indonesia. The aim of the IDIM conference is to gather scholars, experts, and industry professionals from around the world to discuss the latest advancements and challenges in the fields of innovative design and intelligent manufacturing. The focus is on interdisciplinary intersections and exploring how design innovation and intelligent manufacturing technologies can drive industrial progress and societal development. A total of 369 submissions were received for the conference. All papers were reviewed by between 2 and 4 independent experts, and based on the reviewer’s comments 127 papers were eventually accepted for presentation at the conference and publication in this book, resulting in an acceptance rate of 34%. Topics covered include digitization and automation in manufacturing processes; smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0; additive manufacturing and 3D printing; smart sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT); innovative design and user experience; human-machine collaboration and interfaces; sustainable manufacturing; and environmental technologies.

Combining creative thinking with advanced technology, the book offers an overview of developments in the merging fields of innovative design and intelligent manufacturing, and will be of interest to all those working at the cutting edge of manufacturing technology.

Editors: Jain, L.C., Balas, V.E., Wu, Q., Shi, F.
Pages: 1087
Volume 391 of Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications
ISBN online: 978-1-64368-542-7

Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on New Trends in Intelligent Software Methodologies, Tools and Techniques (SoMeT_24)

Applied intelligence, integrated with software, is an essential enabler for science and the new economy, creating new markets and new directions for a more reliable, flexible and robust society and empowering the exploration of our world in ever more depth. The available software, however, often falls short of expectations, with current methodologies, tools, and techniques still neither robust enough nor sufficiently reliable to adequately serve a constantly changing and evolving market.

This proceedings presents 40 papers delivered at SoMeT 24, the 23rd edition of the International Conference on New Trends in Intelligent Software Methodology Tools, and Techniques, held on 24 and 25 September 2024 in Cancun, Mexico. The conference explored new trends and theories, illuminating the direction of developments by discussing issues ranging from research practices to techniques and methodologies and proposing and reporting on the solutions needed for global world business, and this book aims to capture the essence of a new state-of-the-art in software science and its supporting technologies, and to identify the challenges that such technologies will have to master. The 40 papers included here were carefully selected following a thorough review process on the basis of technical soundness, relevance, originality, significance, and clarity, whereby each paper was reviewed by three or four reviewers.

The book brings together the work of scholars from the international research community, and will be of interest to all those working in the field of intelligent software methodology, tools, and techniques.

Editors: Fujita, H., Perez-Meana, H., Hernandez-Matamoros, A.
Pages: 558
Volume 389 of Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications
Binding: softcover
ISBN print: 978-1-64368-538-0
ISBN online: 978-1-64368-539-7

Proceedings of the 26th International Conference of the Catalan Association for Artificial Intelligence

In its broadest sense, artificial intelligence (AI) is intelligence exhibited by machines; computer systems in particular. Founded as an academic discipline in 1956, it was not until 2012, when deep learning outperformed previous AI techniques, that interest and investment increased enormously, ultimately leading to the situation today where it is sometimes hard for us to imagine a life without AI.

This book presents the proceedings of CCIA2024, the 26th edition of the International Conference of the Catalan Association for Artificial Intelligence, held from 2 – 4 October 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. The CCIA conferences now serve as a forum to bring together participants working on AI research from around the world. A total of 68 papers was received for the conference, and this book contains 26 long papers, 19 short papers, and 4 long abstracts (49 papers) which were ultimately accepted following a thorough peer review process, resulting in an acceptance rate of 72%. These are divided into 5 sections: machine learning and deep learning applications; natural language processing (NLP); artificial intelligence ethics and decision support systems; robotics and autonomous systems; and specialized applications of AI, and cover a wide range of AI domains, such as machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, data science, and reinforcement learning. Critical AI applications across a number of fields are explored, including healthcare, smart services, environmental monitoring, and manufacturing, and topics such as the ethical considerations of AI, voice cloning, and decision-making support systems are also examined.

Providing a current overview of new developments and ideas, the book will be of interest to all those working in the field of AI development.

Editors: Alsinet, T., Vilasís, X., García, D., Álvarez, E.
Pages: 348
Volume 390 of Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence and Applications
ISBN print: 978-1-64368-543-4

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