A Visual Landforms Classification Methodology for Mobile Robot Navigation by Intelligent Double Spike Neural Network Acceleration
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Abstract
The autonomous navigation of Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVs) necessitates the precise identification of the surrounding outdoor environment, emphasizing the significance of terrain classification.This study introduces an Intelligent Double Spike Neural Network (IDSNN) that utilizes supervised learning with vision data for the classification of diverse terrains.Specifically, six terrain types are classified: hydrop, gravel, grass, sand, asphalt, and mud.The extraction of texture features, pivotal for the model's input, is conducted using the Local Binary Pattern (LBP) method.The IDSNN model, characterized by its utilization of a multi-spike learning mechanism with temporal coding, demonstrates superior performance in both accuracy and power efficiency.Comparative analyses reveal that the multi-spike learning approach of IDSNN significantly outperforms the single-spike learning employed in the Semi-Recurrent Spike Neural Network (SRSNN).Evaluation metrics, including accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score, are employed to quantify this advancement.Notably, IDSNN exhibits a 3% improvement in overall accuracy over SRSNN, achieving an impressive accuracy rate of 90.706%.The findings of this study underscore the potential of IDSNN in enhancing the safety and efficiency of Mobile Robot Navigation (MRN) through reliable terrain classification.
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Baseline scores from an immature model (maturity gate not passed, 7 training rounds). Scores rank; they never assert a category.
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