This book provides a comprehensive introduction to continual and reinforcement learning for edge AI, which investigates how to build an AI agent that can continuously solve new learning tasks and enhance the AI at resource-limited edge devices. The authors introduce readers to practical frameworks and in-depth algorithmic foundations. The book surveys the recent advances in the area, coming from both academic researchers and industry professionals. The authors also present their own resear...

This book highlights the thermodynamics analysis methods for thermal systems in PWR nuclear power plants, encompassing both thermal balance and exergy analysis techniques.The energy conversion efficiency in nuclear power plants has significant impact on their economy viability and market competitiveness. By examining the size, location and sources of energy loss within the thermal system of nuclear power plants, we can inform the design and operation to effectively enhance operatio...

Mobile source pollution has become an important source of air pollution in large and medium-sized cities in China, and it also causes particulate matter and photochemical smog pollution. This book introduces the mobile source law, regulation and standards policy system. It presents a panoramic view of China's achievements in mobile source environmental management. It also reviews latest energy-saving and emission reduction technologies to provide reference for all sectors of society to gai...

'This book is a useful reference for faculty members involved in contest preparation or teaching Euclidean geometry at the college level.'MAA ReviewsThis new volume of the Mathematical Olympiad Series focuses on the topic of geometry. Basic and advanced theorems commonly seen in Mathematical Olympiad are introduced and illustrated with plenty of examples. Special techniques in solving various types of geometrical problems are also introduced, while the authors elaborate ext...

This book presents the up-to-date research developments and novel methodologies on multi-sensor filtering fusion (MSFF) for a class of complex systems subject to censored data under a constrained network environment. The contents of this book are divided into two parts covering centralized and distributed MSFF design methodologies. The work provides a framework of optimal centralized/distributed filter design and stability and performance analysis for the considered systems along with desi...

Technology has become a major subject of philosophical ethical reflection in recent years, as the novelty and disruptiveness of technology confront us with new possibilities and unprecedented outcomes as well as fundamental changes to our "normal" ways of living that demand deep reflection of technology. However, philosophical and ethical analysis of technology has until recently drawn primarily from the Western philosophical and ethical traditions, and philosoph...

This book systematically reviews the educational thought of Mr. Gu Mingyuan, one of the most prestigious educationists in contemporary China, and details the development of his pioneering educational ideas. The content covers virtually all areas of education, from pre-school to higher education and lifelong learning, from general education to vocational education and informal learning. In the process, it comprehensively reflects Mr. Gu’s insights on global education and his perspectives on...

This book reports on cutting-edge research and developments in manufacturing, giving a special emphasis to solutions for the Changing World Order. It covers applications of machine learning in manufacturing and advances in cyber-physical systems, human-robot collaboration, and machine tools and assembly systems. It also reports on advances in logistics and supply chain, and lean manufacturing. Based on the proceedings of the 33rd International Conference on Flexible Automation and Intellig...

This book reports on cutting-edge research and developments in manufacturing, giving a special emphasis to solutions for the Changing World Order. It covers advances in manufacturing processes and systems, applications of AI and machine learning in manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing strategies, quality management in industry 4.0, and topics in ergonomics, engineering education and project management. Based on the proceedings of the 33rd International Conference on Flexible Automation...

This is an open access book.The aim of the Conference is to provide a shared platform for academics, scholars, PhD students, and graduate students with different cultural backgrounds to present and discuss research, developments and innovations in the fields of contemporary education, social sciences and humanities are referred with the understanding of the Human being.Papers concerning education, philosophy, philosophical anthropology, sociology, theory and history of cult...

An authoritative, accessible, and up-to-date treatment of deep learning that strikes a pragmatic middle ground between theory and practice.Deep learning is a fast-moving field with sweeping relevance in today’s increasingly digital world. Understanding Deep Learning provides an authoritative, accessible, and up-to-date treatment of the subject, covering all the key topics along with recent advances and cutting-edge concepts. Many deep learning texts are crowded wit...

This book provides a broad overview on the different aspects of solar energy, with a focus on photovoltaics, which is the technology that allows light energy to be converted into electric energy.Renewable energy sources have become increasingly popular in recent years, and solar is one of the most adaptable and attractive types – from solar farms to support the National Grid to roof panels/tiles used for solar thermal heating systems, and small solar garden lights....