Search Results for author: Pedro Machado

Found 16 papers, 0 papers with code

Computational models of object motion detectors accelerated using FPGA technology

no code implementations23 Aug 2023 Pedro Machado

This PhD research introduces three key contributions in the domain of object motion detection: Multi-Hierarchical Spiking Neural Network (MHSNN): A specialized four-layer Spiking Neural Network (SNN) architecture inspired by vertebrate retinas.

Motion Detection Object

Mitigating Adversarial Attacks in Deepfake Detection: An Exploration of Perturbation and AI Techniques

no code implementations22 Feb 2023 Saminder Dhesi, Laura Fontes, Pedro Machado, Isibor Kennedy Ihianle, Farhad Fassihi Tash, David Ada Adama

Deep learning constitutes a pivotal component within the realm of machine learning, offering remarkable capabilities in tasks ranging from image recognition to natural language processing.

DeepFake Detection Face Swapping +1

Dynamic Training of Liquid State Machines

no code implementations6 Feb 2023 Pavithra Koralalage, Ireoluwa Fakeye, Pedro Machado, Jason Smith, Isibor Kennedy Ihianle, Salisu Wada Yahaya, Andreas Oikonomou, Ahmad Lotfi

The experimental results showed that by using spike metrics and a range of weights, the desired output and the actual output of spiking neurons could be effectively optimised, leading to improved performance of SNNs.

Multi-Objective Optimization Approach Using Deep Reinforcement Learning for Energy Efficiency in Heterogeneous Computing System

no code implementations1 Feb 2023 Zheqi Yu, Chao Zhang, Pedro Machado, Adnan Zahid, Tim. Fernandez-Hart, Muhammad A. Imran, Qammer H. Abbasi

The growing demand for optimal and low-power energy consumption paradigms for Internet of Things (IoT) devices has garnered significant attention due to their cost-effectiveness, simplicity, and intelligibility.

Management

Secure Video Streaming Using Dedicated Hardware

no code implementations15 Jan 2023 Nicholas Murray-Hill, Laura Fontes, Pedro Machado, Isibor Kennedy Ihianle

Results: The proposed system successfully addresses the challenges of security, scalability, and efficiency in an IoT system used for surveillance and monitoring.

Exploiting High Quality Tactile Sensors for Simplified Grasping

no code implementations25 Jul 2022 Pedro Machado, T. M. McGinnity

We further demonstrate that, due to the high performance of the fingertips, a complex adaptive grasping algorithm is not required for grasping of everyday objects.

Vocal Bursts Intensity Prediction

Towards Achieving Thermal Comfort through Physiologically Cloud based controlled HVAC System

no code implementations9 Jul 2022 Isibor Kennedy Ihianle, Pedro Machado, Kayode Owa, David Ada Adama

Recent studies have shown that thermal comfort in a shared space is difficult to achieve due to individual preferences and the inability of occupants to reach a thermal compromise on temperature set points.

Management

Real-Time Gesture Recognition with Virtual Glove Markers

no code implementations6 Jul 2022 Finlay McKinnon, David Ada Adama, Pedro Machado, Isibor Kennedy Ihianle

Due to the universal non-verbal natural communication approach that allows for effective communication between humans, gesture recognition technology has been steadily developing over the previous few decades.

Gesture Recognition

NeuroHSMD: Neuromorphic Hybrid Spiking Motion Detector

no code implementations12 Dec 2021 Pedro Machado, Joao Filipe Ferreira, Andreas Oikonomou, T. M. McGinnity

Vertebrate retinas are highly-efficient in processing trivial visual tasks such as detecting moving objects, yet a complex challenges for modern computers.

Change Detection Motion Detection +1

Strawberry Detection Using a Heterogeneous Multi-Processor Platform

no code implementations7 Nov 2020 Samuel Brandenburg, Pedro Machado, Nikesh Lama, T. M. McGinnity

Over the last few years, the number of precision farming projects has increased specifically in harvesting robots and many of which have made continued progress from identifying crops to grasping the desired fruit or vegetable.

NatCSNN: A Convolutional Spiking Neural Network for recognition of objects extracted from natural images

no code implementations18 Sep 2019 Pedro Machado, Georgina Cosma, T. M. McGinnity

Biological image processing is performed by complex neural networks composed of thousands of neurons interconnected via thousands of synapses, some of which are excitatory and others inhibitory.

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