Introduction

This volume presents a comprehensive exploration of emerging technologies that are transforming science, engineering, industry, and society. The book focuses on the convergence of computing technologies and applications, highlighting their practical applications across healthcare, education, agriculture, transportation, sustainability, and smart systems. By integrating theoretical foundations with real-world case studies and implementation approaches, the book provides readers with a multidisciplinary perspective on current technological innovations and future research directions.

The book comprises chapters covering a diverse range of contemporary topics, including deep learning-based fruit quality assessment, autonomous vehicle technologies, text-to-image generation using generative AI, blockchain-enabled digital credentials, AI-driven healthcare recommendation systems, sustainable agriculture technologies, innovative e-learning platforms, computer vision for sports analytics, post-quantum cryptography, Edge AI, and machine learning for personalized medicine. Each chapter reviews existing research, presents methodological frameworks or practical implementations, discusses experimental findings or applications, and identifies current challenges and future opportunities. Together, these contributions demonstrate how advanced technologies are being applied to address complex problems across multiple domains. A key feature of this volume is its interdisciplinary approach, combining academic rigor with practical relevance. The chapters provide valuable insights into emerging technologies, implementation strategies, and application-oriented research, making the book an excellent reference for understanding both foundational concepts and recent developments.

Readership :

Primary: researchers, academicians, postgraduate and undergraduate students, engineers, technology professionals, and practitioners in computer science, information technology, electronics and related engineering disciplines.

Secondary: policymakers, industry professionals, innovation managers and educators seeking an integrated understanding of emerging technologies and their real-world applications.