Autonomous Learning Systems (PDF)

Autonomous Learning Systems is the result of over a
decade of focused research and studies in this emerging area which
spans a number of well-known and well-established disciplines that
include machine learning, system identification, data mining, fuzzy
logic, neural networks, neuro-fuzzy systems, control theory and
pattern recognition. The evolution of these systems has been both
industry-driven with an increasing demand from sectors such as
defence and security, aerospace and advanced process industries,
bio-medicine and intelligent transportation, as well as
research-driven - there is a strong trend of innovation of
all of the above well-established research disciplines that is
linked to their on-line and real-time application; their
adaptability and flexibility.

Providing an introduction to the key technologies, detailed
technical explanations of the methodology, and an illustration of
the practical relevance of the approach with a wide range of
applications, this book addresses the challenges of autonomous
learning systems with a systematic approach that lays the
foundations for a fast growing area of research that will underpin
a range of technological applications vital to both industry and
society.

Key features:

* Presents the subject systematically from explaining the
fundamentals to illustrating the proposed approach with numerous
applications.

* Covers a wide range of applications in fields including
unmanned vehicles/robotics, oil refineries, chemical industry,
evolving user behaviour and activity recognition.

* Reviews traditional fields including clustering,
classification, control, fault detection and anomaly
detection, filtering and estimation through the prism of evolving
and autonomously learning mechanisms.

* Accompanied by a website hosting additional material, including
the software toolbox and lecture notes.

Autonomous Learning Systems provides a 'one-stop
shop' on the subject for academics, students, researchers and
practicing engineers. It is also a valuable reference for
Government agencies and software developers.