Soft computing is a set of computational techniques that aim to mimic human-like reasoning and decision making. The main techniques are fuzzy logic, neural networks, evolutionary computing, machine learning, and probabilistic reasoning. Each technique has strengths and weaknesses, but they complement each other. When used together, soft computing techniques can solve complex problems that are difficult for traditional mathematical methods. The paper reviews these soft computing techniques and explores how they could be applied to problems in various domains.
This document summarizes a study that compares fuzzy logic and neuro-fuzzy models for predicting direct current in motors. Fuzzy logic and neuro-fuzzy systems were used to model the relationship between motor torque, power, speed (inputs) and current (output). Both techniques were tested on a dataset of 507 samples. The neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) performed slightly better than the fuzzy logic system at predicting motor current, demonstrating the benefits of combining fuzzy logic with neural networks.
ON SOFT COMPUTING TECHNIQUES IN VARIOUS AREAScscpconf
Soft Computing refers to the science of reasoning, thinking and deduction that recognizes and uses the real world phenomena of grouping, memberships, and classification of various quantities under study. As such, it is an extension of natural heuristics and capable of dealing with complex systems because it does not require strict mathematical definitions and
distinctions for the system components. It differs from hard computing in that, unlike hard computing, it is tolerant of imprecision, uncertainty and partial truth. In effect, the role modelfor soft computing is the human mind. The guiding principle of soft computing is: Exploit the tolerance for imprecision, uncertainty and partial truth to achieve tractability, robustness and low solution cost. The main techniques in soft computing are evolutionary computing, artificial neural networks, and fuzzy logic and Bayesian statistics. Each technique can be used separately, but a powerful advantage of soft computing is the complementary nature of the techniques. Used together they can produce solutions to problems that are too complex or
inherently noisy to tackle with conventional mathematical methods. The applications of soft computing have proved two main advantages. First, it made solving nonlinear problems, in
which mathematical models are not available, possible. Second, it introduced the human knowledge such as cognition,
ecognition, understanding, learning, and others into the fields of
computing. This resulted in the possibility of constructing intelligent systems such as autonomous self-tuning systems, and automated designed systems. This paper highlights various areas of soft computing techniques.
New Generation Routing Protocol over Mobile Ad Hoc Wireless Networks based on...ijasuc
There is a vast amount of researched literature available on Route Finding and Link Establishment in
MANET protocols based on various concepts such as “pro-active”, “reactive”, “power awareness”,
“cross-layering” etc. Most of these techniques are rather restrictive, taking into account a few of the
several aspects that go into effective route establishment. When we look at practical implementations of
MANETs, we have to take into account various factors in totality, not in isolation. The several factors that
decide and influence the routing have to be considered as a whole in the difficult task of finding the best
solution in route finding and optimization. The inputs to the system are manifold and apparently unrelated.
Most of the parameters are imprecise or non-crisp in nature. The uncertainty and imprecision lead to think
that intelligent routing techniques are essential and important in evolving robust and dependable solutions
to route finding. The obvious method by which this can be achieved is the deployment of soft computing
techniques such as Neural Nets, Fuzzy Logic and Genetic algorithms. Neural Networks help us to solve the
complex problem of transforming the inputs to outputs without apriori knowledge of what the relationship
is between inputs and outputs. Fuzzy Logic helps us to deal with imprecise and ill-conditioned data.
Genetic Algorithms help us to select the best possible solution from the solution space in an optimal sense.
Our paper presented here below seeks to explore new horizons in this direction. The results of our
experimentation have been very satisfactory and we have achieved the goal of optimal route finding to a
large extent. There is of course considerable room for further refinements.
This document outlines the syllabus for an MTCSCS302 course on Soft Computing taught by Dr. Sandeep Kumar Poonia. The course covers topics including neural networks, fuzzy logic, probabilistic reasoning, and genetic algorithms. It is divided into five units: (1) neural networks, (2) fuzzy logic, (3) fuzzy arithmetic and logic, (4) neuro-fuzzy systems and applications of fuzzy logic, and (5) genetic algorithms and their applications. The goal of the course is to provide students with knowledge of soft computing fundamentals and approaches for solving complex real-world problems.
Artificial Neural Networks: Applications In ManagementIOSR Journals
With the advancement of computer and communication technology, the tools used for management decisions have undergone a gigantic change. Finding the more effective solution and tools for managerial problems is one of the most important topics in the management studies today. Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are one of these tools that have become a critical component for business intelligence. The purpose of this article is to describe the basic behavior of neural networks as well as the works done in application of the same in management sciences and stimulate further research interests and efforts in the identified topics.
The document discusses the concepts of soft computing and artificial neural networks. It defines soft computing as an emerging approach to computing that parallels the human mind in dealing with uncertainty and imprecision. Soft computing consists of fuzzy logic, neural networks, and genetic algorithms. Neural networks are simplified models of biological neurons that can learn from examples to solve problems. They are composed of interconnected processing units, learn via training, and can perform tasks like pattern recognition. The document outlines the basic components and learning methods of artificial neural networks.
Soft computing is an area of study that deals with imprecise or uncertain data using techniques like neural networks, fuzzy logic, and evolutionary computation. Unlike conventional computing which seeks exactness, soft computing is tolerant of imprecision and approximation to achieve tractability and robust solutions. The key components of soft computing aim to emulate aspects of human cognition by using neural networks for learning, fuzzy logic for modeling uncertainty, and evolutionary algorithms for optimization. Soft computing has many successful applications and its influence is growing in science, engineering, and other fields.
Soft computing is an approach to engineering that is inspired by nature. It includes techniques like fuzzy logic, probabilistic reasoning, evolutionary computation, neural networks, and machine learning. These techniques are useful for problems that are too complex or undefined for conventional analytical or hard computing techniques. Soft computing provides approximate solutions and can handle imprecise data. It has applications in areas like robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine translation.
This document summarizes a study that compares fuzzy logic and neuro-fuzzy models for predicting direct current in motors. Fuzzy logic and neuro-fuzzy systems were used to model the relationship between motor torque, power, speed (inputs) and current (output). Both techniques were tested on a dataset of 507 samples. The neuro-fuzzy inference system (ANFIS) performed slightly better than the fuzzy logic system at predicting motor current, demonstrating the benefits of combining fuzzy logic with neural networks.
ON SOFT COMPUTING TECHNIQUES IN VARIOUS AREAScscpconf
Soft Computing refers to the science of reasoning, thinking and deduction that recognizes and uses the real world phenomena of grouping, memberships, and classification of various quantities under study. As such, it is an extension of natural heuristics and capable of dealing with complex systems because it does not require strict mathematical definitions and
distinctions for the system components. It differs from hard computing in that, unlike hard computing, it is tolerant of imprecision, uncertainty and partial truth. In effect, the role modelfor soft computing is the human mind. The guiding principle of soft computing is: Exploit the tolerance for imprecision, uncertainty and partial truth to achieve tractability, robustness and low solution cost. The main techniques in soft computing are evolutionary computing, artificial neural networks, and fuzzy logic and Bayesian statistics. Each technique can be used separately, but a powerful advantage of soft computing is the complementary nature of the techniques. Used together they can produce solutions to problems that are too complex or
inherently noisy to tackle with conventional mathematical methods. The applications of soft computing have proved two main advantages. First, it made solving nonlinear problems, in
which mathematical models are not available, possible. Second, it introduced the human knowledge such as cognition,
ecognition, understanding, learning, and others into the fields of
computing. This resulted in the possibility of constructing intelligent systems such as autonomous self-tuning systems, and automated designed systems. This paper highlights various areas of soft computing techniques.
New Generation Routing Protocol over Mobile Ad Hoc Wireless Networks based on...ijasuc
There is a vast amount of researched literature available on Route Finding and Link Establishment in
MANET protocols based on various concepts such as “pro-active”, “reactive”, “power awareness”,
“cross-layering” etc. Most of these techniques are rather restrictive, taking into account a few of the
several aspects that go into effective route establishment. When we look at practical implementations of
MANETs, we have to take into account various factors in totality, not in isolation. The several factors that
decide and influence the routing have to be considered as a whole in the difficult task of finding the best
solution in route finding and optimization. The inputs to the system are manifold and apparently unrelated.
Most of the parameters are imprecise or non-crisp in nature. The uncertainty and imprecision lead to think
that intelligent routing techniques are essential and important in evolving robust and dependable solutions
to route finding. The obvious method by which this can be achieved is the deployment of soft computing
techniques such as Neural Nets, Fuzzy Logic and Genetic algorithms. Neural Networks help us to solve the
complex problem of transforming the inputs to outputs without apriori knowledge of what the relationship
is between inputs and outputs. Fuzzy Logic helps us to deal with imprecise and ill-conditioned data.
Genetic Algorithms help us to select the best possible solution from the solution space in an optimal sense.
Our paper presented here below seeks to explore new horizons in this direction. The results of our
experimentation have been very satisfactory and we have achieved the goal of optimal route finding to a
large extent. There is of course considerable room for further refinements.
This document outlines the syllabus for an MTCSCS302 course on Soft Computing taught by Dr. Sandeep Kumar Poonia. The course covers topics including neural networks, fuzzy logic, probabilistic reasoning, and genetic algorithms. It is divided into five units: (1) neural networks, (2) fuzzy logic, (3) fuzzy arithmetic and logic, (4) neuro-fuzzy systems and applications of fuzzy logic, and (5) genetic algorithms and their applications. The goal of the course is to provide students with knowledge of soft computing fundamentals and approaches for solving complex real-world problems.
Artificial Neural Networks: Applications In ManagementIOSR Journals
With the advancement of computer and communication technology, the tools used for management decisions have undergone a gigantic change. Finding the more effective solution and tools for managerial problems is one of the most important topics in the management studies today. Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are one of these tools that have become a critical component for business intelligence. The purpose of this article is to describe the basic behavior of neural networks as well as the works done in application of the same in management sciences and stimulate further research interests and efforts in the identified topics.
The document discusses the concepts of soft computing and artificial neural networks. It defines soft computing as an emerging approach to computing that parallels the human mind in dealing with uncertainty and imprecision. Soft computing consists of fuzzy logic, neural networks, and genetic algorithms. Neural networks are simplified models of biological neurons that can learn from examples to solve problems. They are composed of interconnected processing units, learn via training, and can perform tasks like pattern recognition. The document outlines the basic components and learning methods of artificial neural networks.
Soft computing is an area of study that deals with imprecise or uncertain data using techniques like neural networks, fuzzy logic, and evolutionary computation. Unlike conventional computing which seeks exactness, soft computing is tolerant of imprecision and approximation to achieve tractability and robust solutions. The key components of soft computing aim to emulate aspects of human cognition by using neural networks for learning, fuzzy logic for modeling uncertainty, and evolutionary algorithms for optimization. Soft computing has many successful applications and its influence is growing in science, engineering, and other fields.
Soft computing is an approach to engineering that is inspired by nature. It includes techniques like fuzzy logic, probabilistic reasoning, evolutionary computation, neural networks, and machine learning. These techniques are useful for problems that are too complex or undefined for conventional analytical or hard computing techniques. Soft computing provides approximate solutions and can handle imprecise data. It has applications in areas like robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine translation.
This document discusses neuro fuzzy systems and soft computing. It provides the following key points:
1. Neuro-fuzzy systems combine fuzzy logic and neural networks, allowing the system to learn from data and maintain interpretable fuzzy rules. It can be viewed as a 3-layer neural network with fuzzy rules in the hidden layer.
2. Soft computing uses techniques like neural networks, fuzzy logic, and genetic algorithms to handle real-world problems involving uncertainty, ambiguity, and imprecision. It aims to build intelligent systems that can learn from experience.
3. Soft computing constituents include neural networks, fuzzy sets, approximate reasoning, and derivative-free optimization methods like genetic algorithms and simulated annealing. These work together to enable learning
Soft computing is an approach to computing that aims to model human-like decision making. It deals with imprecise or uncertain data using techniques like fuzzy logic, neural networks, and genetic algorithms. The goal is to develop systems that are tolerant of imprecision, uncertainty, and approximation to achieve practical and low-cost solutions to real-world problems. Soft computing was initiated in 1981 and includes fields like fuzzy logic, neural networks, and evolutionary computation. It provides approximate solutions using techniques like neural network reasoning, genetic programming, and functional approximation.
This document introduces soft computing and provides an agenda for the lecture. Soft computing is defined as a fusion of fuzzy logic, neural networks, evolutionary computing, and probabilistic computing to deal with uncertainty and imprecision. Hybrid systems combine different soft computing techniques for improved performance. The lecture will cover an introduction to soft computing, fuzzy computing, neural networks, evolutionary computing, and hybrid systems. References are also provided.
Soft computing (ANN and Fuzzy Logic) : Dr. Purnima PanditPurnima Pandit
The document discusses soft computing and its techniques, including artificial neural networks (ANN). It provides an overview of ANN, including how biological neurons inspired the basic ANN model. A neuron has inputs, outputs, weights, and an activation function. Networks can be single or multilayer. Learning involves updating weights to minimize error, with backpropagation commonly used for multilayer networks. Applications include pattern recognition, function approximation, and parameter estimation. A simple example is provided to estimate the slope and intercept of a line using ANN.
EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN A SIMULATED MODEL OF THE MENTAL APPARATUScsandit
How a human being learns is a wide field and not fully understood until now. This paper should give an alternative attempt to get closer to the answer how human beings learn something and what the relation to emotions is. Therefore, the cognitive architecture of the project “Simulation of Mental Apparatus and Applications (SiMA)” is used to fulfill two tasks. One is to give an answer to the question above and the other one is to enhance the functional model of the mental apparatus with learning. For that reason, the functions of the model are analyzed in detail for their ability to enhance them with a learning ability. The focus of the analysis lay on emotions and their impact on the ability to change memories in the model to determine a different behavior than without learning.
This document discusses neural networks and fuzzy control. It begins by defining neural networks and noting that they can be trained to recall responses learned during training when only input data is provided. Fuzzy logic can be incorporated to add flexibility by allowing vague inputs and general system boundaries. The document then discusses various neural network learning algorithms and applications of neuro-fuzzy systems. It notes some shortcomings of current algorithms and proposes other methods for more efficient control. The document also demonstrates how fuzzy parameters and principles can be added to a neural network to provide user flexibility and robustness.
Soft computing is an emerging approach to computing that aims to solve computationally hard problems using inexact solutions that are tolerant of imprecision, uncertainty, partial truth, and approximation. It uses techniques like fuzzy logic, neural networks, evolutionary computation, and probabilistic reasoning to model human-like decision making. Unlike hard computing which requires precise modeling and solutions, soft computing is well-suited for real-world problems where ideal models are not available. The key constituents of soft computing are fuzzy logic, evolutionary computation, neural networks, and machine learning.
This document provides an introduction to soft computing techniques including fuzzy logic, neural networks, and genetic algorithms. It discusses how these techniques are inspired by human intelligence and can handle imprecise or uncertain data. Examples of applications are given such as fuzzy logic in washing machines to optimize the washing process based on sensor readings, and using genetic algorithms to design optimal robotics.
APPLYING NEURAL NETWORKS FOR SUPERVISED LEARNING OF MEDICAL DATAIJDKP
Constructing a classification model based on some given patterns is a form of learning from the environment perception. This modelling aims to discover new knowledge embedded in the input observations. Learning behaviour of the neural network model enhances the classification properties. This paper considers artificial neural networks for learning two different medical data sets in term of number of instances. The experiment results confirm that the back-propagation supervised learning algorithm has proved its efficiency for such non-linear classification issues.
The document discusses fuzzy logic and its applications in control systems. It explains that fuzzy logic resembles human decision making by generating solutions from uncertain information. Fuzzy logic was developed by Lotfi Zadeh to allow computers to handle vague data like human ideas. Fuzzy sets differ from classical sets by having gradual boundaries. Fuzzy control uses fuzzy rules and membership functions to mimic how humans control systems. Fuzzy logic has been used widely in applications like washing machines and car controls. The future applications of fuzzy logic are vast as it can handle any problem involving human intuition.
This document discusses how combining probabilistic logical inference (PLN) with a nonlinear dynamical attention allocation system (ECAN) can help address the problem of combinatorial explosion in inference. It presents a simple example using a noisy version of the "smokes" problem where ECAN guides PLN's inference by focusing attention on surprising conclusions, allowing meaningful conclusions to be drawn with fewer inference steps. This demonstrates a cognitive synergy between logical reasoning and attention allocation that is hypothesized to be broadly valuable for artificial general intelligence.
This document provides an introduction to soft computing. Soft computing is an emerging approach to computing that aims to mimic the human mind's ability to reason and learn with uncertainty and imprecision. The key components of soft computing include neural networks, fuzzy logic, and genetic algorithms. The goals of soft computing are to develop intelligent machines to solve real-world problems that may not have ideal or mathematically modeled solutions, while achieving practicality, robustness, and low cost. Soft computing uses techniques like machine learning, evolutionary computation, and artificial neural networks to approach problems that traditional computing cannot always solve.
Principle of soft computing.
Soft computing.
Goals of soft computing.
Problem solving techniques.
Hard computing v/s soft computing.
Techniques in soft computing.
Advantages of soft computing.
Applications of soft computing.
Application of soft computing techniques in electrical engineeringSouvik Dutta
This document discusses the application of soft computing techniques in electrical engineering. It begins with an introduction to soft computing and its key elements including fuzzy logic, neural networks, evolutionary computation, machine learning and probabilistic reasoning. It then discusses hard computing versus soft computing, defining hard computing as requiring precise analytical models and definitions, while soft computing can handle imprecision. The document outlines several soft computing techniques - neural networks, fuzzy logic, and their applications in power system economic load dispatch and generation level determination to solve complex, non-linear optimization problems in electrical engineering. In conclusion, soft computing provides alternatives to traditional techniques for electrical engineering problems involving uncertainty.
Model of Differential Equation for Genetic Algorithm with Neural Network (GAN...Sarvesh Kumar
The work is carried on the application of differential equation (DE) and its computational technique of genetic algorithm and neural (GANN) in C#, which is frequently used in globalised world by human wings. Diagrammatical and flow chart presentation is the major concerned for easy undertaking of these two concepts with indication of its present and future application is the new initiative taken in this paper along with computational approaches in C#. Little observation has been also pointed during working, functioning and development process of above algorithm in C# under given boundary value condition of DE for genetic and neural. Operations of fitness function and Genetic operations were completed for behavioural transmission of chromosome.
Face Detection and Recognition using Back Propagation Neural Network (BPNN)IRJET Journal
1) The document discusses face detection and recognition using a back propagation neural network. It aims to recognize faces from images and determine if individuals are authorized.
2) Face detection is used to locate and crop face areas from images. Principal component analysis extracts features for dimension reduction. A back propagation neural network and radial basis function network are then used for classification.
3) The system was tested and achieved high recognition rates. Individual information was stored in a database. The document reviews related work on neural networks and previous implementations of face recognition.
Artificial neural networks (ANNs) are computational models inspired by the human brain that are used for predictive analytics and nonlinear statistical modeling. ANNs can learn complex patterns and relationships from large datasets through a process of training, and then make predictions on new data. The three most common types of ANN architectures are multilayer perceptrons, radial basis function networks, and self-organizing maps. ANNs have been successfully applied across many domains, including finance, medicine, engineering, and biology, to solve problems involving classification, prediction, and nonlinear pattern recognition.
Soft computing is an emerging approach to computing that aims to model human-like decision making through techniques like fuzzy logic, neural networks, and genetic algorithms. It allows for imprecision, uncertainty, and approximation to achieve practical and robust solutions. Soft computing deals with problems that are too complex or undefined to model mathematically. It is well-suited for real-world problems where ideal solutions do not exist.
Este documento presenta tres lecturas recomendadas para octubre y noviembre para estudiantes de primaria. La primera habla sobre unos fantasmas que asisten a la fiesta de cumpleaños de su tatarabuela Mimí en el sótano. La segunda sigue a cinco jóvenes que forman una banda musical llamada Los Pentasónicos. La tercera sigue a Los Sin Miedo, quienes investigan ruidos misteriosos en el sótano de un antiguo colegio, que podrían ser causados por el fantasma de un
El documento proporciona información sobre los horarios de venta de entradas y horarios de visita al Castillo de Neuschwanstein en Alemania. Detalla que la venta de entradas se realiza de abril a octubre de 8 a 17 h y de octubre a marzo de 9 a 15 h, y que el castillo está abierto de marzo a octubre de 9 a 18 h y de octubre a marzo de 10 a 16 h, excepto algunos días festivos. Además, incluye la dirección y números de contacto de la oficina responsable de las ventas.
Este documento describe los principales servicios de Internet, incluyendo correo electrónico, World Wide Web, FTP, grupos de noticias, IRC y Telnet. Permite enviar y recibir mensajes, navegar por páginas web enlazadas, transferir archivos, participar en foros de discusión temáticos y controlar remotamente otras máquinas. En conjunto, estos servicios permiten la comunicación y el intercambio de información entre usuarios de todo el mundo a través de Internet.
This document discusses neuro fuzzy systems and soft computing. It provides the following key points:
1. Neuro-fuzzy systems combine fuzzy logic and neural networks, allowing the system to learn from data and maintain interpretable fuzzy rules. It can be viewed as a 3-layer neural network with fuzzy rules in the hidden layer.
2. Soft computing uses techniques like neural networks, fuzzy logic, and genetic algorithms to handle real-world problems involving uncertainty, ambiguity, and imprecision. It aims to build intelligent systems that can learn from experience.
3. Soft computing constituents include neural networks, fuzzy sets, approximate reasoning, and derivative-free optimization methods like genetic algorithms and simulated annealing. These work together to enable learning
Soft computing is an approach to computing that aims to model human-like decision making. It deals with imprecise or uncertain data using techniques like fuzzy logic, neural networks, and genetic algorithms. The goal is to develop systems that are tolerant of imprecision, uncertainty, and approximation to achieve practical and low-cost solutions to real-world problems. Soft computing was initiated in 1981 and includes fields like fuzzy logic, neural networks, and evolutionary computation. It provides approximate solutions using techniques like neural network reasoning, genetic programming, and functional approximation.
This document introduces soft computing and provides an agenda for the lecture. Soft computing is defined as a fusion of fuzzy logic, neural networks, evolutionary computing, and probabilistic computing to deal with uncertainty and imprecision. Hybrid systems combine different soft computing techniques for improved performance. The lecture will cover an introduction to soft computing, fuzzy computing, neural networks, evolutionary computing, and hybrid systems. References are also provided.
Soft computing (ANN and Fuzzy Logic) : Dr. Purnima PanditPurnima Pandit
The document discusses soft computing and its techniques, including artificial neural networks (ANN). It provides an overview of ANN, including how biological neurons inspired the basic ANN model. A neuron has inputs, outputs, weights, and an activation function. Networks can be single or multilayer. Learning involves updating weights to minimize error, with backpropagation commonly used for multilayer networks. Applications include pattern recognition, function approximation, and parameter estimation. A simple example is provided to estimate the slope and intercept of a line using ANN.
EMOTIONAL LEARNING IN A SIMULATED MODEL OF THE MENTAL APPARATUScsandit
How a human being learns is a wide field and not fully understood until now. This paper should give an alternative attempt to get closer to the answer how human beings learn something and what the relation to emotions is. Therefore, the cognitive architecture of the project “Simulation of Mental Apparatus and Applications (SiMA)” is used to fulfill two tasks. One is to give an answer to the question above and the other one is to enhance the functional model of the mental apparatus with learning. For that reason, the functions of the model are analyzed in detail for their ability to enhance them with a learning ability. The focus of the analysis lay on emotions and their impact on the ability to change memories in the model to determine a different behavior than without learning.
This document discusses neural networks and fuzzy control. It begins by defining neural networks and noting that they can be trained to recall responses learned during training when only input data is provided. Fuzzy logic can be incorporated to add flexibility by allowing vague inputs and general system boundaries. The document then discusses various neural network learning algorithms and applications of neuro-fuzzy systems. It notes some shortcomings of current algorithms and proposes other methods for more efficient control. The document also demonstrates how fuzzy parameters and principles can be added to a neural network to provide user flexibility and robustness.
Soft computing is an emerging approach to computing that aims to solve computationally hard problems using inexact solutions that are tolerant of imprecision, uncertainty, partial truth, and approximation. It uses techniques like fuzzy logic, neural networks, evolutionary computation, and probabilistic reasoning to model human-like decision making. Unlike hard computing which requires precise modeling and solutions, soft computing is well-suited for real-world problems where ideal models are not available. The key constituents of soft computing are fuzzy logic, evolutionary computation, neural networks, and machine learning.
This document provides an introduction to soft computing techniques including fuzzy logic, neural networks, and genetic algorithms. It discusses how these techniques are inspired by human intelligence and can handle imprecise or uncertain data. Examples of applications are given such as fuzzy logic in washing machines to optimize the washing process based on sensor readings, and using genetic algorithms to design optimal robotics.
APPLYING NEURAL NETWORKS FOR SUPERVISED LEARNING OF MEDICAL DATAIJDKP
Constructing a classification model based on some given patterns is a form of learning from the environment perception. This modelling aims to discover new knowledge embedded in the input observations. Learning behaviour of the neural network model enhances the classification properties. This paper considers artificial neural networks for learning two different medical data sets in term of number of instances. The experiment results confirm that the back-propagation supervised learning algorithm has proved its efficiency for such non-linear classification issues.
The document discusses fuzzy logic and its applications in control systems. It explains that fuzzy logic resembles human decision making by generating solutions from uncertain information. Fuzzy logic was developed by Lotfi Zadeh to allow computers to handle vague data like human ideas. Fuzzy sets differ from classical sets by having gradual boundaries. Fuzzy control uses fuzzy rules and membership functions to mimic how humans control systems. Fuzzy logic has been used widely in applications like washing machines and car controls. The future applications of fuzzy logic are vast as it can handle any problem involving human intuition.
This document discusses how combining probabilistic logical inference (PLN) with a nonlinear dynamical attention allocation system (ECAN) can help address the problem of combinatorial explosion in inference. It presents a simple example using a noisy version of the "smokes" problem where ECAN guides PLN's inference by focusing attention on surprising conclusions, allowing meaningful conclusions to be drawn with fewer inference steps. This demonstrates a cognitive synergy between logical reasoning and attention allocation that is hypothesized to be broadly valuable for artificial general intelligence.
This document provides an introduction to soft computing. Soft computing is an emerging approach to computing that aims to mimic the human mind's ability to reason and learn with uncertainty and imprecision. The key components of soft computing include neural networks, fuzzy logic, and genetic algorithms. The goals of soft computing are to develop intelligent machines to solve real-world problems that may not have ideal or mathematically modeled solutions, while achieving practicality, robustness, and low cost. Soft computing uses techniques like machine learning, evolutionary computation, and artificial neural networks to approach problems that traditional computing cannot always solve.
Principle of soft computing.
Soft computing.
Goals of soft computing.
Problem solving techniques.
Hard computing v/s soft computing.
Techniques in soft computing.
Advantages of soft computing.
Applications of soft computing.
Application of soft computing techniques in electrical engineeringSouvik Dutta
This document discusses the application of soft computing techniques in electrical engineering. It begins with an introduction to soft computing and its key elements including fuzzy logic, neural networks, evolutionary computation, machine learning and probabilistic reasoning. It then discusses hard computing versus soft computing, defining hard computing as requiring precise analytical models and definitions, while soft computing can handle imprecision. The document outlines several soft computing techniques - neural networks, fuzzy logic, and their applications in power system economic load dispatch and generation level determination to solve complex, non-linear optimization problems in electrical engineering. In conclusion, soft computing provides alternatives to traditional techniques for electrical engineering problems involving uncertainty.
Model of Differential Equation for Genetic Algorithm with Neural Network (GAN...Sarvesh Kumar
The work is carried on the application of differential equation (DE) and its computational technique of genetic algorithm and neural (GANN) in C#, which is frequently used in globalised world by human wings. Diagrammatical and flow chart presentation is the major concerned for easy undertaking of these two concepts with indication of its present and future application is the new initiative taken in this paper along with computational approaches in C#. Little observation has been also pointed during working, functioning and development process of above algorithm in C# under given boundary value condition of DE for genetic and neural. Operations of fitness function and Genetic operations were completed for behavioural transmission of chromosome.
Face Detection and Recognition using Back Propagation Neural Network (BPNN)IRJET Journal
1) The document discusses face detection and recognition using a back propagation neural network. It aims to recognize faces from images and determine if individuals are authorized.
2) Face detection is used to locate and crop face areas from images. Principal component analysis extracts features for dimension reduction. A back propagation neural network and radial basis function network are then used for classification.
3) The system was tested and achieved high recognition rates. Individual information was stored in a database. The document reviews related work on neural networks and previous implementations of face recognition.
Artificial neural networks (ANNs) are computational models inspired by the human brain that are used for predictive analytics and nonlinear statistical modeling. ANNs can learn complex patterns and relationships from large datasets through a process of training, and then make predictions on new data. The three most common types of ANN architectures are multilayer perceptrons, radial basis function networks, and self-organizing maps. ANNs have been successfully applied across many domains, including finance, medicine, engineering, and biology, to solve problems involving classification, prediction, and nonlinear pattern recognition.
Soft computing is an emerging approach to computing that aims to model human-like decision making through techniques like fuzzy logic, neural networks, and genetic algorithms. It allows for imprecision, uncertainty, and approximation to achieve practical and robust solutions. Soft computing deals with problems that are too complex or undefined to model mathematically. It is well-suited for real-world problems where ideal solutions do not exist.
Este documento presenta tres lecturas recomendadas para octubre y noviembre para estudiantes de primaria. La primera habla sobre unos fantasmas que asisten a la fiesta de cumpleaños de su tatarabuela Mimí en el sótano. La segunda sigue a cinco jóvenes que forman una banda musical llamada Los Pentasónicos. La tercera sigue a Los Sin Miedo, quienes investigan ruidos misteriosos en el sótano de un antiguo colegio, que podrían ser causados por el fantasma de un
El documento proporciona información sobre los horarios de venta de entradas y horarios de visita al Castillo de Neuschwanstein en Alemania. Detalla que la venta de entradas se realiza de abril a octubre de 8 a 17 h y de octubre a marzo de 9 a 15 h, y que el castillo está abierto de marzo a octubre de 9 a 18 h y de octubre a marzo de 10 a 16 h, excepto algunos días festivos. Además, incluye la dirección y números de contacto de la oficina responsable de las ventas.
Este documento describe los principales servicios de Internet, incluyendo correo electrónico, World Wide Web, FTP, grupos de noticias, IRC y Telnet. Permite enviar y recibir mensajes, navegar por páginas web enlazadas, transferir archivos, participar en foros de discusión temáticos y controlar remotamente otras máquinas. En conjunto, estos servicios permiten la comunicación y el intercambio de información entre usuarios de todo el mundo a través de Internet.
This document lists family members and friends of the author including their mother Carolina Burbano, father Gianni Manciati, little sister Fiorella, and best friends Maria Laura Jijon, Domenica Castillo, Ana Paula Milan, Mariela Camacho, Manuela Solines, and Daniela Medina.
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1. IJARCCE ISSN (Online) 2278-1021
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Review of Soft Computing Techniques:
Exploring Scope
Dr. Ranjana Rajnish1
, Dr. Parul Verma2
Amity Institute of Information Technology, Amity University, Lucknow, India1, 2
Abstract: Soft Computing is the science of reasoning, thinking and deductions. The idea behind soft computing is to
model cognitive behavior of human mind. Soft computing is foundation of conceptual intelligence in machines. Unlike
hard computing, soft computing is tolerant of imprecision, uncertainty, partial truth and approximation. The role model
for soft computing is the human mind. The guiding principle of soft computing is: Exploit the tolerance for
imprecision, uncertainty and partial truth to achieve tractability, robustness and low solution cost. The main techniques
in soft computing are evolutionary computing, artificial neural networks, fuzzy logic and Bayesian statistics. Each
technique can be used separately, but a powerful advantage of soft computing is the complementary nature of the
techniques. Used together they can produce solutions to problems that are too complex or inherently noisy to tackle
with conventional mathematical methods. The applications of soft computing have proved two main advantages: first,
it made solving non-linear problems, in which mathematical models are not available or possible and second, it
introduced the human knowledge such as cognition, recognition, understanding, learning and others into the fields of
computing. This resulted in the possibility of constructing intelligent systems such as autonomous self-tuning systems,
and automated designed systems. This paper highlights various techniques of soft computing paradigm. Aim of this
paper is to explore possibilities of applying soft computing techniques to the problems associated with various
domains.
Keywords: Soft Computing, Artificial Neural Network, Fuzzy Logic, Evolutionary Computing, Machine Learning.
I. INTRODUCTION
Soft computing could be seen as a series of techniques and
methods so that real practical situations could be dealt
with in the same way as humans deal with them, i.e. on the
basis of intelligence, common sense, consideration of
analogies, approaches etc. In this sense, soft computingis a
family of problem-resolution methods headed by
approximate reasoning and functional and optimization
approximation methods, including search methods.
Soft computing is therefore the theoretical basis for the
area of intelligent systems and it is evident that the
difference between the area of artificial intelligence and
that of intelligent systems is that the first is based on hard
computing and the second on soft computing.
This paper looks into soft computing methodologies that
have been utilized in building computer aided diagnosis.
The purpose of this review is to select the most suitable
soft computing methodology to build a disease decision
making system with high accuracy. Artificial Neural
network, fuzzy logic and genetic algorithm are soft
computing methodologies that can be combined to form
hybrid systems to developcomputer aided diagnosis.
II. WHAT IS SOFT COMPUTING?
According to L.A. Zadeh, Soft computing differs from
conventional (hard) computing in that, unlike hard
computing, it is tolerant of imprecision, uncertainty,
partial truth, and approximation. Role model for soft
computing is the human mind. The guiding principle of
soft computing is: Exploit the tolerance for imprecision,
uncertainty, partial truth, and approximation to achieve
tractability, robustness and low solution cost.
The basic ideas underlying soft computing in its current
incarnation have links to many earlier influences, among
them Zadeh's 1965 paper on fuzzy sets; the 1973 paper on
the analysis of complex systems and decision processes;
and the 1979 report (1981 paper) on possibility theory and
soft data analysis. The inclusion of neural computing and
genetic computing in soft computing came at a later point.
The principal constituents of Soft Computing (SC) are
Fuzzy Logic (FL), Neural Computing (NC), Evolutionary
Computation (EC) Machine Learning (ML) and
Probabilistic Reasoning (PR). What is important to note is
that soft computing is not collection of these techniques;
rather, it is a partnership in which each of the partners
contributes a distinct methodology for addressing
problems in its domain. In this perspective, the principal
constituent methodologies in SC are complementary rather
than competitive. Furthermore, soft computing may be
viewed as a foundation component for the emerging field
of conceptual intelligence.
A. What is fuzzy logic?
Fuzzy logic is a superset of conventional (Boolean) logic
that has been extended to handle the concept of partial
truth -- truth values between "completely true" and
"completely false". It was introduced by Dr. LotfiZadeh
of UC/Berkeley in the 1960's as a means to model the
uncertainty of natural language.
Zadeh says that rather than regarding fuzzy theory as a
single theory, we should regard the process of
―fuzzification‖ as a methodology to generalize ANY
specific theory from a crisp (discrete) to a continuous
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(fuzzy) form [2]. Thus recently researchers have also
introduced "fuzzy calculus", "fuzzy differential
equations", and so on [7].
Fuzzy Subsets:
Just as there is a strong relationship between Boolean logic
and the concept of a subset, there is a similar strong
relationship between fuzzy logic and fuzzy subset theory.
In classical set theory, a subset U of a set S can be defined
as a mapping from the elements of S to the elements of the
set {0, 1},
U: S --> {0, 1}
This mapping may be represented as a set of ordered pairs,
with exactly one ordered pair present for each element of
S. The first element of the ordered pair is an element of the
set S, and the second element is an element of the set {0,
1}. The value zero is used to represent non-membership,
and the value one is used to represent membership. The
truth or falsity of the statement
x is in U
is determined by finding the ordered pair whose first
element is x. The statement is true if the second element
of the ordered pair is 1, and the statement is false if it is 0.
Similarly, a fuzzy subset F of a set S can be defined as a
set of ordered pairs, each with the first element from S,
and the second element from the interval [0,1], with
exactly one ordered pair present for each element of S.
This defines a mapping between elements of the set S and
values in the interval [0,1].
The value zero is used to represent complete non-
membership, the value one is used to represent complete
membership, and values in between are used to represent
intermediate DEGREES OF MEMBERSHIP. The set S is
referred to as the UNIVERSE OF DISCOURSE for the
fuzzy subset F. Frequently, the mapping is described as a
function, the MEMBERSHIP FUNCTION of F. The
degree to which the statement
x is in F
is true is determined by finding the ordered pair whose
first element is x. The DEGREE OF TRUTH of the
statement is the second element of the ordered pair.
In practice, the terms "membership function" and fuzzy
subset get used interchangeably.
Fuzzy expert systems are the most common use of fuzzy
logic. They are used in several wide-ranging fields,
including:
Linear and Nonlinear Control
Pattern Recognition
Financial Systems
Operation Research
Data Analysis
B. Neural Networks
An Artificial Neural Network (ANN) is an information
processing paradigm that is inspired by the way biological
nervous systems, such as the brain, process information.
The key element of this paradigm is the novel structure of
the information processing system. It is composed of a
large number of highly interconnected processing
elements (neurones) working in unison to solve specific
problems. ANNs, like people, learn by example.
An ANN is configured for a specific application, such as
pattern recognition or data classification, through a
learning process. Learning in biological systems involves
adjustments to the synaptic connections that exist between
the neurons. This is true of ANNs as well.
Fig 1: Components of a neuron
Computational neurobiologists have constructed very
elaborate computer models of neurons in order to run
detailed simulations of particular circuits in the brain.
As Computer Scientists, we are more interested in the
general properties of neural networks, independent of how
they are actually "implemented" in the brain. This means
that we can use much simpler, abstract "neurons", which
(hopefully) capture the essence of neural computation
even if they leave out much of the details of how
biological neurons work.
Figure 2: A simple neuron
We conduct these neural networks by first trying to deduce
the essential features of neurones and their
interconnections. We then typically program a computer to
simulate these features.
Figure 3: The neuron model
An artificial neuron is a device with many inputs and one
output. The neuron has two modes of operation; the
training mode and the using mode. In the training mode,
the neuron can be trained to fire (or not), for particular
input patterns. In the using mode, when a taught input
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pattern is detected at the input, its associated output
becomes the current output. If the input pattern does not
belong in the taught list of input patterns, the firing rule is
used to determine whether to fire or not.
Our basic computational element (model neuron) is often
called a node or unit. It receives input from some other
units, or perhaps from an external source. Each input has
an associated weight w, which can be modified so as to
model synaptic learning. The unit computes some
function f of the weighted sum of its inputs:
Its output, in turn, can serve as input to other units.
The weighted sum is called the net
input to unit i, often written neti.
Note that wij refers to the weight from unit j to
unit i (not the other way around).
The function f is the unit's activation function. In the
simplest case, f is the identity function, and the unit's
output is just its net input. This is called a linear unit.
Neural networks are typically organized in layers. Layers
are made up of a number of interconnected 'nodes' which
contain an 'activation function'. Patterns are presented to
the network via the 'input layer', which communicates to
one or more 'hidden layers' where the actual processing is
done via a system of weighted 'connections'.
Most ANNs contain some form of 'learning rule' which
modifies the weights of the connections according to the
input patterns that it is presented with. In a sense, ANNs
learn by example as do their biological counterparts; a
child learns to recognize dogs from examples of dogs.
Neural networks, with their remarkable ability to derive
meaning from complicated or imprecise data, can be used
to extract patterns and detect trends that are too complex
to be noticed by either humans or other computer
techniques. A trained neural network can be thought of as
an "expert" in the category of information it has been
given to analyze. This expert can then be used to provide
projections given new situations of interest and answer
"what if" questions.
Other advantages include:
1.Adaptive learning: An ability to learn how to do tasks
based on the data given for training or initial experience.
2.Self-Organization: An ANN can create its own
organization or representation of the information it
receives during learning time.
3.Real Time Operation: ANN computations may be
carried out in parallel, and special hardware devices are
being designed and manufactured which take advantage
of this capability.
4.Fault Tolerance via Redundant Information Coding:
Partial destruction of a network leads to the
corresponding degradation of performance.
However, some network capabilities may be retained even
with major network damage.
C. Evolutionary Computing
Evolutionary Computing is the collective name for a range
of problem-solving techniques based on principles of
biological evolution, such as natural selection and genetic
inheritance. These techniques are being increasingly
widely applied to a variety of problems, ranging from
practical applications in industry and commerce to
leading-edge scientific research.
EC refers to computer-based problem solving system that
uses computational models of evolutionary processes such
as Natural Selection, Survival of the fittest, Reproduction
as the fundamental component of such computational
system. The theory of natural selection purposes that the
plants and animals that exist today are the result of
millions of years of adaptation to the demands of
environment. Fitness of an organism is measured by
success of the organism in adapting to its environment.
Survival of fitness: individual that are more fit have more
chances to survive longer hence more chances to
reproduce and propagate there genotype to future
generation[1].
It is the study of computational systems which use ideas
and get inspirations from natural evolution. Evolutionary
computation (EC) techniques can be used in optimization;
learning and design.EC techniques do not require rich
domain knowledge to use. However, domain knowledge
can be incorporated into EC techniques. One of the
principles borrowed is survival of the fittest.
Few of the EC techniques can be listed as below:
Evolutionary algorithms
Gene expression programming
Genetic algorithm
Genetic programming
Evolutionary programming
Evolution strategy
Differential evolution
Swarm intelligence
Ant colony optimization
Particle swarm optimization
Artificial Bee Colony Algorithm
Bees algorithm
Artificial life (also see digital organism)
Artificial immune systems
Cultural algorithms
Harmony search
Learning classifier systems
D. Machine Learning
Machine learning is a branch of artificial intelligence that
employs a variety of statistical, probabilistic and
optimization techniques that allows computers to ―learn‖
from past examples and to detect hard-to-discern patterns
from large, noisy or complex data sets.
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Machine learning is usually divided into two main types.
In the predictive or supervised learning approach, the
goal is to learn a mapping from inputs x to outputs y,
given a labeled set of input-output pairs D = {(xi, yi)}N
i=1.
Here D is called the training set, and N is the number of
training examples.
In the simplest setting, each training input xi is a D-
dimensional vector of numbers, representing, say, the
height and weight of a person. These are called features,
attributes or covariates. In general, however, xi could be
a complex structured object, such as an image, a sentence,
an email message, a time series, a molecular shape, a
graph, etc.
Similarly the form of the output or response variable can
in principle be anything, but most methods assume that yi
is a categorical or nominal variable from some finite set,
yi∈ {1,...,C} (such as male or female), or that yi is a real-
valued scalar (such as income level). When yi is
categorical, the problem is known as classification or
pattern recognition, and when yi is real-valued, the
problem is known as regression. Another variant, known
as ordinal regression, occurs where label space Y has
some natural ordering, such as grades A–F.
The second main type of machine learning is the
descriptive or unsupervised learning approach. Here we
are only given inputs, D = {xi}N
i=1, and the goal is to find
―interesting patterns‖ in the data. This is sometimes called
knowledge discovery. This is a much less well-defined
problem, since we are not told what kinds of patterns to
look for, and there is no obvious error metric to use
(unlike supervised learning, where we can compare our
prediction of y for a given x to the observed value).
III. EXPLORING SCOPE
1. AEROSPACE APPLICATIONS:
Soft computing(neuro, fuzzy, and evolutionary computing)
is used for aerospace systems because of the high degrees
of nonlinearity, uncertainty, and complexity of these
problems and because of the involvement of human beings
[18].
Calise proposed the use of neural networks for flight
control of an aircraft. One network is used to obtain
inverse dynamic models off-line, and another neural
network is used on-line to behave as an inverse controller.
Napolitano et al. constructed a neural and fuzzy virtual
flight recorder that could record aircraft control surface
deflections.
Berenji proposed the application of soft computing to
NASA space projects such as the orbital operations of the
space shuttle, including attitude control and
rendezvous/docking operations.
Alvarez et al. used fuzzy approaches for continuous
driving of long-range autonomous planetary micro-rovers,
which required maximization of the range and number of
interesting scientific sites visited during a limited lifetime.
They used a complete set of techniques including fuzzy-
based control, real-time reasoning, and fast and robust
rover position estimation based on odometry, angular rate
sensing, and efficient stereo vision.
2. COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS
Since communication systems involve human beings, soft
computing can be effectively applied to such systems. Soft
computing enables solutions to be obtained for problems
that have not been able to be solved satisfactorily by hard
computing methods.
Soft computing is used mainly in Communication
Networks and Data Communications in communications
systems.
Neuro-fuzzy approaches are utilized for equalizers and
data compression. Network topologies are determined
using evolutionary computation. Soft computing is also
expected to play an important role in the development of
wireless communication systems[18].
Kolumban et al. applied chaos computation to a
synchronized coherent receiver, which has advantages
over non coherent ones in terms of noise performance and
bandwidth efficiency.
Patra et al. developed a fuzzy implemented channel
equalizer that showed performance close to that of an
optimal equalizer with a substantial reduction in
computational complexity.
Jou et al. proposed an online lossless data compression
method using an adaptive fuzzy-tuning modeler with fuzzy
inference. The performance was better than that of other
lossless coding schemes and satisfactory for various types
ofsource data
3. CONSUMER APPLIANCES
The field of consumer or home appliances is not apopular
research area in the academic community. Almostall such
research activities are related to practical product
development.
There is a great potential of fuzzy logic, neural networks
(NN), and chaos computing (CC) which have already
brought machine intelligence in consumer appliances.
There is a clear demand in developed countries,
specifically, in Asia for intelligent, human-like, and user-
friendly control features. More recently, evolutionary
computation (EC) has also shown considerable potential in
this heterogeneous application field.
These techniques are used for various cooling and heating
applications like air-conditioners, gas heaters,
refrigerators, washing, and food preparation appliances.
4. ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS
Neural networks were applied already in the early 1990sto
electric power systems. The first conference on
applicationof artificial neural networks to power systems
was heldin 1991. In the mid-1990s, fuzzy logic was
applied to powersystem applications [19] such as control,
operation, and planning.
Soft computing was applied to power systems in themid-
1990s as reported in [20], which describes in detail
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themethods for applying SC to various power system
problems.
Recently, EC has been used mainly to solve, control
operation,and planning problems of power systems, since
powersystems are typically large-scale and complex.
Data mining technology, which essentially involves
searching for stable, meaningful, and easily interpretable
patterns in databases using soft computing [21] has
recently become popular, and this new technology may be
used to solve certain power system problems in the near
future [23].
Software for data mining in a power generation station,
e.g., power station performance optimization (reducing
energy consumption, identifying measures to reduce
operating costs) is now commercially available [22].
5. MANUFACTURING AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS
The term intelligence has been frequently used in this field
since robotic technologies that mimic human think ingand
behavior of bio-systems have been developed.
Contemporary intelligence is sometimes considered to be
interactive information processing among human beings,
environment, and artificial objects [30]. Intelligence is
defined as human-like information processing [28] and
adaptation to environment by leaning, evolution, and
prediction inorder to survive [29]. The use of structured
intelligence by soft computing for intelligent robots has
been considered[24]. However, the interaction with human
beings is also important. Recently, emotional robots that
interact with human beings have attracted much interest by
researchers[27]. KANSEI (emotion, feeling) information
processinghas become popular in Japan [26]. This
technology isneeded for the development of human-
friendly robots.
Other technologies, e.g., fuzzy associative memory
andchaotic computation have also been used for
developinghuman-friendly robots (intelligent robots,
welfare robots)[25]. Soft computing is widely used in this
field.
6. TRANSPORTATION
Transportation is a large field with diverse and challenging
problems to solve. Since the field of transportation mostly
serves ordinary people, passengers, human-orientation and
safety in various controls, fault diagnosis, and logistics
operations are of considerable importance. Since the early
1990s soft computing has attracted intelligent automobile
researchers. FL and EC are often used in state-of-the-art
elevator control systems.
Soft computing is an efficient means for constructing
intelligent vehicles, since the machine, driver, and the
driving environment are interacting with each other.
Intelligent vehicle control requires the following
functions:
• recognition of the driving environment;
• planning of driving based on the recognized
environment; and
• planning of driving that is easily acceptable for drivers.
7. HEALTHCARE
Healthcare environment is becoming more and more
reliant on computer technology, the use of soft computing
methods can provide useful aids to assist the physician in
many cases, eliminate issues associated with human
fatigue and habituation, provide rapid identification of
abnormalities and enable diagnosis in real time.
Soft computing techniques are used by various medical
applications, such as Medical Image Registration Using
Genetic Algorithm, Machine Learning (ML) techniques
and tools to solve diagnostic and prognostic problems in a
variety of medical domains, Artificial Neural Networks in
Medical Diagnosis, Neural Network in diagnosing cancer
disease and Fuzzy logic and Anesthetics
IV. FUTURE SCOPE
The successful applications of soft computing (SC)suggest
that SC will have increasingly greater impact in the
coming years. Soft computing is already playing an
important role both in science and engineering.
In many ways, soft computing represents a significant
paradigm shift (breakthrough) in the aim of computing, a
shift that reflects the fact that the human mind, unlike
state-of-the-art computers, possesses a remarkable ability
to store and process information, which is pervasively
imprecise, uncertain, and lacking in categoricity [31].
Soft computing can be extended to include computing not
only from human thinking aspects (mind and brain) but
also from bio-informatic aspects [29]. In other words,
cognitive and reactive distributed artificial intelligence
will be developed and applied to large-scale and complex
industrial systems.
In fuzzy systems, computation with words will be
investigated increasingly [28] and also evolutionary
computation will be emerging [29]. It is expected that
these techniques will be applied to the development of
more advanced intelligent systems.
V. CONCLUSION
In the current scenario, soft computing has become a
major area of academic research. Though, the concept is
still evolving, and new methodologies, e.g., chaos
computing and immune networks are nowadays
considered to belong to SC. While this field is evolving,
the number of successful soft computing-based products is
increasing concurrently. In the majority of such products,
SC is hidden inside systems or subsystems, and the end
user does not necessarily know that soft computing
methods are used in control, diagnosis, pattern
recognition, signal processing, etc. SC is mainly used for
improving the performance of conventional hard
computing algorithms or even replacing them. Soft
computing is very effective when it is applied to real-
world problems that are not able to be solved by
traditional hard computing. Another class of products that
is using soft computing is for implementing novel
intelligent and user-friendly features.