Convolutional LSTM
Convolutional LSTMs (ConvLSTMs) combine the spatial feature extraction capabilities of convolutional neural networks (CNNs) with the temporal processing power of long short-term memory (LSTM) networks to analyze spatiotemporal data. Current research focuses on applying ConvLSTMs to diverse prediction tasks, including weather forecasting (using radar and satellite imagery), groundwater level prediction, and human activity recognition from video, often within autoencoder frameworks. These models demonstrate significant potential for improving accuracy in various fields by leveraging both spatial and temporal dependencies within data, leading to more robust and informative predictions. However, comparisons with alternative architectures, such as transformers and feedforward CNNs, highlight ongoing efforts to optimize model performance and efficiency for specific applications.