Semi-supervised learning is a promising research area aiming to develop pattern recognition tools capable to exploit simultaneously the benefits from supervised and unsupervised learning techniques. These can lead to a very efficient usage of the limited number of supervised samples achievable in many artificial olfaction problems like distributed air quality monitoring. We believe it can also be beneficial in addressing another source of limited knowledge we have to face when dealing with real world problems: concept and sensor drifts. In this work we describe the results of two artificial olfaction investigations that show semi-supervised learning techniques capabilities to boost performance of state-of-the art classifiers and regressors. The use of SSL approach resulted in the effective reduction of drift induced performance degradation in long term on-field continuous operation of chemical multisensory devices.

Semi-Supervised Learning Techniques in Artificial Olfaction: A Novel Approach to Classification Problems and Drift Counteraction

TORTORELLA, Francesco;
2012-01-01

Abstract

Semi-supervised learning is a promising research area aiming to develop pattern recognition tools capable to exploit simultaneously the benefits from supervised and unsupervised learning techniques. These can lead to a very efficient usage of the limited number of supervised samples achievable in many artificial olfaction problems like distributed air quality monitoring. We believe it can also be beneficial in addressing another source of limited knowledge we have to face when dealing with real world problems: concept and sensor drifts. In this work we describe the results of two artificial olfaction investigations that show semi-supervised learning techniques capabilities to boost performance of state-of-the art classifiers and regressors. The use of SSL approach resulted in the effective reduction of drift induced performance degradation in long term on-field continuous operation of chemical multisensory devices.
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