Convolutional Architecture
Convolutional architectures are a cornerstone of deep learning, primarily used for processing grid-like data such as images and audio, aiming to efficiently extract hierarchical features through convolutional operations. Current research focuses on improving efficiency (e.g., through pruning, quantization, and novel architectures like CondenseNet), enhancing robustness (especially to occlusion), and exploring alternatives or augmentations to convolutional layers (e.g., incorporating self-attention mechanisms from Transformers or using spiking neural networks). These advancements are driving progress in diverse applications, including medical image analysis, robotics, and automatic modulation classification, by improving accuracy, reducing computational costs, and enhancing model interpretability.