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Differentiable programming is the combination of classical neural networks modules with algorithmic ones in an end-to-end differentiable model. These new models, that use automatic differentiation to calculate gradients, have new learning…

Dynamical Systems · Mathematics 2020-05-05 Adrián Hernández , José M. Amigó

We propose a simple and effective tool for the expression of tasks such as cross-layer optimization strategies or sensors-related applications. The approach is based on what we refer to as "reflective and refractive variables". Both types…

Software Engineering · Computer Science 2014-01-16 Vincenzo De Florio , Chris Blondia

We, as a society, need artists to help us interpret and explain science, but what does an artist's studio look like when today's science is built upon the language of large, increasingly complex data? This paper presents a data…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2020-10-20 Bridger Herman , Francesca Samsel , Annie Bares , Seth Johnson , Greg Abram , Daniel F. Keefe

Creating aesthetically pleasing data visualizations remains challenging for users without design expertise or familiarity with visualization tools. To address this gap, we present DataWink, a system that enables users to create custom…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2025-07-24 Liwenhan Xie , Yanna Lin , Can Liu , Huamin Qu , Xinhuan Shu

AI-assisted graphic design has emerged as a powerful tool for automating the creation and editing of design elements such as posters, banners, and advertisements. While diffusion-based text-to-image models have demonstrated strong…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2025-12-24 Yiming Zhao , Yuanpeng Gao , Yuxuan Luo , Jiwei Duan , Shisong Lin , Longfei Xiong , Zhouhui Lian

We present Deformable Voxel Grids (DVGs) for 3D shapes comparison and processing. It consists of a voxel grid which is deformed to approximate the silhouette of a shape, via energy-minimization. By interpreting the DVG as a local…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2022-11-22 Raphaël Groscot , Laurent D. Cohen

Differentiable simulators continue to push the state of the art across a range of domains including computational physics, robotics, and machine learning. Their main value is the ability to compute gradients of physical processes, which…

Robotics · Computer Science 2024-07-09 Rhys Newbury , Jack Collins , Kerry He , Jiahe Pan , Ingmar Posner , David Howard , Akansel Cosgun

Digital ink promises to combine the flexibility and aesthetics of handwriting and the ability to process, search and edit digital text. Character recognition converts handwritten text into a digital representation, albeit at the cost of…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2018-01-26 Emre Aksan , Fabrizio Pece , Otmar Hilliges

Text-to-image generation models have grown in popularity due to their ability to produce high-quality images from a text prompt. One use for this technology is to enable the creation of more accessible art creation software. In this paper,…

Human-Computer Interaction · Computer Science 2023-09-06 Atieh Taheri , Mohammad Izadi , Gururaj Shriram , Negar Rostamzadeh , Shaun Kane

Vector graphics, known for their scalability and user-friendliness, provide a unique approach to visual content compared to traditional pixel-based images. Animation of these graphics, driven by the motion of their elements, offers enhanced…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2025-09-10 Wenshuo Gao , Xicheng Lan , Luyao Zhang , Shuai Yang

In this work, our objective is to address the problems of generalization and flexibility for text recognition in documents. We introduce a new model that exploits the repetitive nature of characters in languages, and decouples the visual…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2020-09-15 Chuhan Zhang , Ankush Gupta , Andrew Zisserman

In this paper, we consider the problem of variable packet-error coding, which emerges in network communication scenarios where a source transmits information to a destination through multiple disjoint paths. The objective is to design codes…

Information Theory · Computer Science 2025-06-19 Xiangliang Kong , Xin Wang , Ron M. Roth , Itzhak Tamo

Differentiable particle filters provide a flexible mechanism to adaptively train dynamic and measurement models by learning from observed data. However, most existing differentiable particle filters are within the bootstrap particle…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2021-11-11 Xiongjie Chen , Hao Wen , Yunpeng Li

We introduce a novel method to automatically generate an artistic typography by stylizing one or more letter fonts to visually convey the semantics of an input word, while ensuring that the output remains readable. To address an assortment…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2023-03-20 Maham Tanveer , Yizhi Wang , Ali Mahdavi-Amiri , Hao Zhang

Differentiable programming, enabled by automatic differentiation (AD), provides a robust framework for gradient-based optimization in computational plasma physics. While optimization is often only used towards design, we demonstrate that it…

Plasma Physics · Physics 2026-03-13 A. S. Joglekar , A. G. R. Thomas , A. L. Milder , K. G. Miller , J. P. Palastro , D. H. Froula

We present Dv2v, a new dynamic (one-pass) variable-to-variable compressor. Variable-to-variable compression aims at using a modeler that gathers variable-length input symbols and a variable-length statistical coder that assigns shorter…

Data Structures and Algorithms · Computer Science 2019-11-12 Nieves R. Brisaboa , Antonio Fariña , Adrián Gómez-Brandón , Gonzalo Navarro , Tirso V. Rodeiro

Probabilistic Virtual Fixtures (VFs) enable the adaptive selection of the most suitable haptic feedback for each phase of a task, based on learned or perceived uncertainty. While keeping the human in the loop remains essential, for…

Video face restoration faces a critical challenge in maintaining temporal consistency while recovering fine facial details from degraded inputs. This paper presents a novel approach that extends Vector-Quantized Variational Autoencoders…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2025-06-17 Yan Chen , Hanlin Shang , Ce Liu , Yuxuan Chen , Hui Li , Weihao Yuan , Hao Zhu , Zilong Dong , Siyu Zhu

Large image generation and vision models, combined with differentiable rendering technologies, have become powerful tools for generating paths that can be drawn or painted by a robot. However, these tools often overlook the intrinsic…

Recent advances in image generation have achieved remarkable visual quality, while a fundamental challenge remains: Can image generation be controlled at the element level, enabling intuitive modifications such as adjusting shapes, altering…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2026-02-17 Lanqing Guo , Xi Liu , Yufei Wang , Zhihao Li , Siyu Huang