Intelligent Technologies and Robotics (R0)

This book presents the most recent innovations, trends, and challenges in several aspects of Industry 4.0, including the key technologies and business impacts. The book is relevant to a variety of stakeholders due to Industry 4.0’s broad impact in many fields.  Topics include digital workplace solutions for employee engagement, entrepreneurship and innovation, and Blockchain for business security. The authors cover Industry 4.0 both from a theoretical and applicable standpoint.

This book contains a collection of papers focused on hybrid intelligent systems based on soft computing techniques. In this book, new horizons on the theoretical developments of fuzzy logic, neural networks and optimization algorithms are envisioned. In addition, the abovementioned methods are discussed in application areas such as control and robotics, pattern recognition, medical diagnosis, decision-making, prediction and optimization of complex problems. There are a group of papers with the main theme of type-1, type-2 and type-3 fuzzy systems, which basically consists of papers that propose new concepts and algorithms based on type-1, type-2 and type-3 fuzzy logic and their applications. There is also a group of papers that offer theoretical concepts and applications of meta-heuristics in different areas. Another group of papers outlines diverse applications of hybrid intelligent systems in real problems. There are also a group papers that present theory and practice of neural networks in different applications. Finally, there are papers that offer theory and practice of optimization and evolutionary algorithms in different application areas.

This book equips readers with the essential knowledge to innovate and improve network performance while ensuring security and safety. It covers foundational TCP/IP Internet network technologies and significant cyber-attack case studies. Additionally, it explains the core technologies behind Bitcoin, Ethereum, blockchains, smart contracts, hash functions, and encryption. The book also explores advanced concepts such as reinforcement learning, generative AI, federated learning, and digital twin technologies, offering new approaches to enhancing network security and blockchains through these cutting-edge methods.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies hold immense promise for developing countries by offering innovative solutions to longstanding challenges. By leveraging AI in health care, education, economic development, infrastructure, and resource management, these countries can potentially leapfrog traditional development stages and improve the quality of life for their populations. However, it's essential to approach AI deployment with ethical considerations to ensure that the technology serves the best interests of these communities and thus to maximize the expected benefits.

The I2COMSAPP'24 "International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and its Applications in the Age of Digital Transformation" aims to provide an excellent opportunity to gather experts, researchers, practitioners, and innovators from various fields to explore the latest advancements, challenges, and practical implementations of artificial intelligence and machine learning (ML) technologies. Moreover, it aims to foster knowledge sharing, collaboration, and networking among professionals who are driving responsible and innovative use of AI and leveraging real-world applications for the betterment of society and industries.

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of the transformative impact of AI technologies across diverse fields. From revolutionizing healthcare diagnostics and advancing natural language processing for low-resource languages to enhancing software development and promoting environmental sustainability, this book explores the cutting-edge advancements and practical applications of generative AI and large language models (LLMs). With a focus on both opportunities and challenges, the book examines the architectural challenges of transformer-based models, the ethical implications of AI, and the importance of language-specific adaptations, particularly for low-resource languages like Arabic. It also highlights the role of AI in code development, multimodal applications, and its integration with intellectual property frameworks. This book is an essential resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers seeking to understand and harness the potential of AI to drive innovation and global progress.

The third edition of "Model Predictive Control" provides a thorough introduction to theoretical and practical aspects of the most commonly used MPC strategies. It bridges the gap between the powerful but often abstract techniques of control researchers and the more empirical approach of practitioners. Its chapter structure has been completely overhauled to make the different "flavours" of MPC more easily findable and accessible.  All of the material is thoroughly updated for the third edition with stochastic and distributed MPC making their debuts. New exercises, examples and case-studies have also been added throughout and MATLAB® programs simulating examples and assisting with design can be downloaded. This book gives the student access to a widely-used form of control which is required by many industrial careers.

This book bridges Industry 4.0 principles with educational innovation, offering groundbreaking approaches that transform learning environments across diverse contexts. Readers discover practical applications ranging from AI-powered diagnostics to gamification strategies, all designed to make education more accessible, engaging, and effective.
The unique collaboration between Hispanic American and European researchers brings fresh perspectives to educational technology, organizing cutting-edge research into six comprehensive sections. What distinguishes this work is its human-centered approach—each technological advancement connects directly to pedagogical improvement.
Educators, researchers, and technology specialists find value in the book’s exploration of solutions like holographic displays, 3D-printed prosthetics for STEM education, and psychological self-assessment platforms. Beyond serving as a reference, this book establishes a foundation for continued cross-cultural dialogue and future innovation, helping institutions integrate emerging technologies while keeping human development at the core of educational transformation.

This book presents a diverse collection of cutting-edge research from the 6th Mediterranean Conference on Pattern Recognition and Artificial Intelligence (MedPRAI24). Covering a wide range of topics, it explores the latest advancements in AI-driven applications, including machine learning for healthcare, cybersecurity, historical document analysis, and digital media. Readers will find studies on AI in social sciences, literature, and governance, alongside technical innovations in image processing, speech analysis, and deep learning. With interdisciplinary contributions spanning engineering, humanities, and political sciences, this volume provides valuable insights into the evolving role of artificial intelligence across multiple domains.

This book includes the scientific outcome of the 17th Annual International Symposium on Intelligent Distributed Systems (IDC2024) which was hosted by the University of Brighton, United Kingdom, 18-19 September 2024.
This book includes all sixteen full papers that were accepted for presentation after a rigorous peer review process by experts in their respective fields. The papers are presented here grouped in five areas of focus, namely distributed systems, cyber security, predictive modelling, blockchain applications, and large language models. They provide a wide range of areas of application that demonstrate the dynamics and constantly evolving nature of distributed systems research.
The authors work in two continents, six countries, and a total of fourteen different institutions and organizations.
The book spans different levels of progress of research, completed projects at institutional level, outcomes of PhD. student work, and results that relate to large transnational projects funded by the European Union and other national and international funders. 
The authors hope that the readers of this book of proceedings will find the contents informative and an opportunity to engage with new outcomes of innovative research.
The editors are:
Nikolaos Polatidis, Elias Pimenidis, Marcelo Trovati, Mehmet Aydin.

This book introduces a novel integration of Federated Learning with the vision of Healthcare 5.0 to enable secure, adaptive, and intelligent health systems. It presents cutting-edge frameworks that support decentralized model training across medical institutions while preserving patient privacy and ensuring compliance with data regulations.

Focusing on real-world use cases, such as predictive diagnostics, edge-based patient monitoring, personalized medicine, and surgical robotics, it bridges theoretical advances with practical implementations. This book provides deep insights into the design of scalable, privacy-preserving artificial intelligence infrastructures suited for cross-institutional collaboration.

The book provides a structured introduction to core areas of artificial intelligence, including machine learning, deep learning, large language models, and agent-based systems. It combines theoretical foundations with practical implementation, using tools such as scikit-learn, Keras, and Ollama. Each chapter includes code examples, exercises, and links to interactive notebooks. The focus lies on conveying applicable knowledge for real-world use. The book is intended for students and practitioners in computer science or related fields and can be used for teaching, self-study, or reference in applied contexts.

This volume showcases transformative AI research addressing real-world challenges across healthcare, education, law, and digital security. Highlights include explainable deep learning for berry classification, AI-driven communication skill assessment in virtual interviews, and Arabic legal judgment prediction systems. From Quran recitation tools for children and retinal disease diagnosis to DeepFake detection, post-quantum cryptography, and socio-economic impact modeling, these works reflect AI’s growing role in building a smarter, safer, and more inclusive future.

This book offers a multifaceted exploration of cybersecurity through the lenses of policy, ethics, and advanced technology. It examines the complex interplay of law, diplomacy, and geopolitics in the digital age, emphasizing the protection of critical infrastructure and the impact of international conflict on global security. Topics include cybersecurity education, virus evasion, quantum-safe AI systems, and the challenges posed by IoT, OT, and Cyber-Physical Systems. The book also highlights the role of NLP technologies and situational awareness, concluding with a focused analysis of cybersecurity in aviation. It presents cutting-edge research to inspire innovation across the global cyber landscape.