arXiv ·
This paper introduces a self-supervised learning method for point cloud analysis using an upsampling autoencoder (UAE). The model uses subsampling and an encoder-decoder architecture to reconstruct the original point cloud, learning both semantic and geometric information. Experiments show the UAE outperforms existing methods in shape classification, part segmentation, and point cloud upsampling tasks.
arXiv ·
This paper introduces a method for quantifying the transferability of architectural components in Single Image Super-Resolution (SISR) models, termed "Universality," and proposes a Universality Assessment Equation (UAE). Guided by the UAE, the authors design optimized modules, Cycle Residual Block (CRB) and Depth-Wise Cycle Residual Block (DCRB), and demonstrate their effectiveness across various datasets and low-level tasks. Results show that networks using these modules outperform state-of-the-art methods, achieving improved PSNR or parameter reduction.
arXiv ·
This paper introduces a novel two-step method for predicting urban expansion using time-series satellite imagery. The approach combines semantic image segmentation with a CNN-LSTM model to learn temporal features. Experiments on satellite images from Riyadh, Jeddah, and Dammam in Saudi Arabia demonstrate improved performance compared to existing methods based on Mean Square Error, Root Mean Square Error, Peak Signal to Noise Ratio, Structural Similarity Index, and overall classification accuracy.
MBZUAI ·
The article discusses the importance of sample correlations in computer graphics, vision, and machine learning, highlighting how tailored randomness can improve the efficiency of existing models. It covers various correlations studied in computer graphics and tools to characterize them, including the use of neural networks for developing different correlations. Gurprit Singh from the Max Planck Institute for Informatics will be presenting on the topic. Why it matters: Optimizing sampling techniques via understanding and applying correlations can lead to significant advancements and efficiency gains across multiple AI fields.