Integral Regression
Integral regression is a technique used to estimate a continuous output variable from an input, often represented as a probability distribution (e.g., a heatmap). Current research focuses on improving the accuracy and efficiency of integral regression methods, particularly by addressing inherent biases and developing novel algorithms, such as bias-compensated integral regression and those leveraging Choquet integrals, to enhance performance and interpretability. These advancements are impacting diverse fields, including human pose estimation and policy modeling, where integral regression facilitates the integration of multiple models and data sources for improved decision-making. The development of integral representations for various activation functions in neural networks also contributes to a deeper understanding of function approximation capabilities.