It is necessary to rely on the rail gauge to determine whether the object beside the track will affect train operation safety or not.A convenient and fast method based on line segment detector(LSD)and the least square...It is necessary to rely on the rail gauge to determine whether the object beside the track will affect train operation safety or not.A convenient and fast method based on line segment detector(LSD)and the least square curve fitting to identify the rail in the image is proposed in this paper.The image in front of the train can be obtained through the camera on-board.After preprocessing,it will be divided equally along the longitudinal axis.Utilizing the characteristics of the LSD algorithm,the edges are approximated into multiple line segments.After screening the terminals of the line segments,it can generate the mathematical model of the rail in the image based on the least square.Experiments show that the algorithm in this paper can fit the rail curve accurately and has good applicability and robustness.展开更多
To address the issues of small target miss detection,false positives in complex scenarios,and insufficient real-time performance in maglev train foreign object intrusion detection,this paper proposes a multi-module fu...To address the issues of small target miss detection,false positives in complex scenarios,and insufficient real-time performance in maglev train foreign object intrusion detection,this paper proposes a multi-module fusion improvement algorithm,YOLO11-FADA(Fusion of Augmented Features and Dynamic Attention),based on YOLO11.The model achieves collaborative optimization through three key modules:The Local Feature Augmentation Module(LFAM)enhances small target features and mitigates feature loss during down-sampling through multi-scale feature parallel extraction and attention fusion.The Dynamically Tuned Self-Attention(DTSA)module introduces learnable parameters to adjust attentionweights dynamically,and,in combinationwith convolution,expands the receptive field to suppress complex background interference.TheWeighted Convolution 2D(wConv2D)module optimizes convolution kernel weights using symmetric density functions and sparsification,reducing the parameter count by 30% while retaining core feature extraction capabilities.YOLO11-FADA achieves a mAP@0.5 of 0.907 on a custom maglev train foreign object dataset,improving by 3.0% over the baseline YOLO11 model.The model’s computational complexity is 7.3 GFLOPs,with a detection speed of 118.6 FPS,striking a balance between detection accuracy and real-time performance,thereby offering an efficient solution for rail transit safety monitoring.展开更多
With the rapid development and widespread application of electric vehicles(EVs)around the world,the wireless power transfer(WPT)technology is also accelerating for commercial applications in EV wireless charging(EV-WP...With the rapid development and widespread application of electric vehicles(EVs)around the world,the wireless power transfer(WPT)technology is also accelerating for commercial applications in EV wireless charging(EV-WPT)because of its high reliability,safety,and convenience,especially high suitability for the future self-driving scenario.Foreign object detection(FOD),mainly including metal object detection and living object detection,is required urgently and timely for the practical application of EV-WPT technology to ensure electromagnetic safety.In the last decade,especially in the past three years,many pieces of research on FOD have been reported.This article reviews FOD state-of-the-art technology for EV-WPT and compares the pros and cons of different approaches in terms of sensitivity,reliability,adaptability,complexity,and cost.Future challenges for research and development are also discussed to encourage commercialisation of EV-WPT technique.展开更多
The detection of foreign object intrusion is crucial for ensuring the safety of railway operations.To address challenges such as low efficiency,suboptimal detection accuracy,and slow detection speed inherent in conven...The detection of foreign object intrusion is crucial for ensuring the safety of railway operations.To address challenges such as low efficiency,suboptimal detection accuracy,and slow detection speed inherent in conventional comprehensive video monitoring systems for railways,a railway foreign object intrusion recognition and detection system is conceived and implemented using edge computing and deep learning technologies.In a bid to raise detection accuracy,the convolutional block attention module(CBAM),including spatial and channel attention modules,is seamlessly integrated into the YOLOv5 model,giving rise to the CBAM-YOLOv5 model.Furthermore,the distance intersection-over-union_non-maximum suppression(DIo U_NMS)algorithm is employed in lieu of the weighted nonmaximum suppression algorithm,resulting in improved detection performance for intrusive targets.To accelerate detection speed,the model undergoes pruning based on the batch normalization(BN)layer,and Tensor RT inference acceleration techniques are employed,culminating in the successful deployment of the algorithm on edge devices.The CBAM-YOLOv5 model exhibits a notable 2.1%enhancement in detection accuracy when evaluated on a selfconstructed railway dataset,achieving 95.0%for mean average precision(m AP).Furthermore,the inference speed on edge devices attains a commendable 15 frame/s.展开更多
Wireless power transfer(WPT)systems offer promising solutions for charging electronic devices by eliminating the need for physical connectors.A comprehensive review of the key aspects of WPT systems is provided,includ...Wireless power transfer(WPT)systems offer promising solutions for charging electronic devices by eliminating the need for physical connectors.A comprehensive review of the key aspects of WPT systems is provided,including resonant inverter and rectifier topologies,control strategies,standards,electromagnetic field(EMF)safety protocols,and mechanisms for foreign object detection(FOD),living object detection(LOD),and metal object detection(MOD).Various resonant inverters and rectifier topologies,including their respective advantages and disadvantages,are analyzed.Control strategies for WPT systems are discussed in detail,with an emphasis on both direct and indirect control methods.Existing wireless charging standards,as well as EMF safety standards,are reviewed.Additionally,the significance of FOD and techniques for LOD and MOD are explored,underscoring their critical role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of WPT systems.This paper serves as a comprehensive guide for researchers and practitioners in the field of WPT,offering insights into key considerations and challenges in the development and implementation of WPT technology.展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.61763023).
文摘It is necessary to rely on the rail gauge to determine whether the object beside the track will affect train operation safety or not.A convenient and fast method based on line segment detector(LSD)and the least square curve fitting to identify the rail in the image is proposed in this paper.The image in front of the train can be obtained through the camera on-board.After preprocessing,it will be divided equally along the longitudinal axis.Utilizing the characteristics of the LSD algorithm,the edges are approximated into multiple line segments.After screening the terminals of the line segments,it can generate the mathematical model of the rail in the image based on the least square.Experiments show that the algorithm in this paper can fit the rail curve accurately and has good applicability and robustness.
文摘To address the issues of small target miss detection,false positives in complex scenarios,and insufficient real-time performance in maglev train foreign object intrusion detection,this paper proposes a multi-module fusion improvement algorithm,YOLO11-FADA(Fusion of Augmented Features and Dynamic Attention),based on YOLO11.The model achieves collaborative optimization through three key modules:The Local Feature Augmentation Module(LFAM)enhances small target features and mitigates feature loss during down-sampling through multi-scale feature parallel extraction and attention fusion.The Dynamically Tuned Self-Attention(DTSA)module introduces learnable parameters to adjust attentionweights dynamically,and,in combinationwith convolution,expands the receptive field to suppress complex background interference.TheWeighted Convolution 2D(wConv2D)module optimizes convolution kernel weights using symmetric density functions and sparsification,reducing the parameter count by 30% while retaining core feature extraction capabilities.YOLO11-FADA achieves a mAP@0.5 of 0.907 on a custom maglev train foreign object dataset,improving by 3.0% over the baseline YOLO11 model.The model’s computational complexity is 7.3 GFLOPs,with a detection speed of 118.6 FPS,striking a balance between detection accuracy and real-time performance,thereby offering an efficient solution for rail transit safety monitoring.
基金Key R&D Program of Guangdong Province,China(No.2020B0404030004)partly by the open research fund from Guangdong Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy(SZ)(No.GML-KF-22-19)partly by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62001301).
文摘With the rapid development and widespread application of electric vehicles(EVs)around the world,the wireless power transfer(WPT)technology is also accelerating for commercial applications in EV wireless charging(EV-WPT)because of its high reliability,safety,and convenience,especially high suitability for the future self-driving scenario.Foreign object detection(FOD),mainly including metal object detection and living object detection,is required urgently and timely for the practical application of EV-WPT technology to ensure electromagnetic safety.In the last decade,especially in the past three years,many pieces of research on FOD have been reported.This article reviews FOD state-of-the-art technology for EV-WPT and compares the pros and cons of different approaches in terms of sensitivity,reliability,adaptability,complexity,and cost.Future challenges for research and development are also discussed to encourage commercialisation of EV-WPT technique.
基金supported in part by the Science and Technology Innovation Project of CHN Energy Shuo Huang Railway Development Company Ltd(No.SHTL-22-28)the Beijing Natural Science Foundation Fengtai Urban Rail Transit Frontier Research Joint Fund(No.L231002)the Major Project of China State Railway Group Co.,Ltd.(No.K2023T003)。
文摘The detection of foreign object intrusion is crucial for ensuring the safety of railway operations.To address challenges such as low efficiency,suboptimal detection accuracy,and slow detection speed inherent in conventional comprehensive video monitoring systems for railways,a railway foreign object intrusion recognition and detection system is conceived and implemented using edge computing and deep learning technologies.In a bid to raise detection accuracy,the convolutional block attention module(CBAM),including spatial and channel attention modules,is seamlessly integrated into the YOLOv5 model,giving rise to the CBAM-YOLOv5 model.Furthermore,the distance intersection-over-union_non-maximum suppression(DIo U_NMS)algorithm is employed in lieu of the weighted nonmaximum suppression algorithm,resulting in improved detection performance for intrusive targets.To accelerate detection speed,the model undergoes pruning based on the batch normalization(BN)layer,and Tensor RT inference acceleration techniques are employed,culminating in the successful deployment of the algorithm on edge devices.The CBAM-YOLOv5 model exhibits a notable 2.1%enhancement in detection accuracy when evaluated on a selfconstructed railway dataset,achieving 95.0%for mean average precision(m AP).Furthermore,the inference speed on edge devices attains a commendable 15 frame/s.
基金Supported by the Prime Minister’s Research Fellowship Grant,India.
文摘Wireless power transfer(WPT)systems offer promising solutions for charging electronic devices by eliminating the need for physical connectors.A comprehensive review of the key aspects of WPT systems is provided,including resonant inverter and rectifier topologies,control strategies,standards,electromagnetic field(EMF)safety protocols,and mechanisms for foreign object detection(FOD),living object detection(LOD),and metal object detection(MOD).Various resonant inverters and rectifier topologies,including their respective advantages and disadvantages,are analyzed.Control strategies for WPT systems are discussed in detail,with an emphasis on both direct and indirect control methods.Existing wireless charging standards,as well as EMF safety standards,are reviewed.Additionally,the significance of FOD and techniques for LOD and MOD are explored,underscoring their critical role in ensuring the safety and efficiency of WPT systems.This paper serves as a comprehensive guide for researchers and practitioners in the field of WPT,offering insights into key considerations and challenges in the development and implementation of WPT technology.
