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Abstract

This paper introduces an artificial intelligence (AI) methodology designed to enhance the output of two-dimensional (2D) electromagnetic imaging systems, specifically tailored for the imaging of conductive objects utilizing inductive sensors. The core of our imaging system comprises a commercial data acquisition board, alongside custom-made multilayer planar coils developed by conventional printed circuit board technology. By leveraging recent advances in AI and machine learning, our approach significantly improves the resolution and clarity of electromagnetic images. The paper uses a multi-layer perceptron (MLP) classifier to process the raw electromagnetic data captured by the imaging system. These algorithms are trained to recognize patterns and anomalies in electromagnetic field data, which are often indicative of conductive objects. The enhanced imaging capability is demonstrated through a series of experiments that compare the AI-enhanced outputs with the ground truth.

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Dr. Ali Ghaffarpour

Dr. Tahereh Vasei

Dr. Mahindra Ganesh

Prof. Reza K. Amineh

Dr. Maryam Ravan