OpenNN (Open Neural Networks Library) is a
software library written in the
C++ programming language
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which implements
neural networks, a main area of
deep learning research. The library is
open-source, licensed under the
GNU Lesser General Public License.
Characteristics
The software implements any number of layers of non-linear processing units for
supervised learning. This deep architecture allows the design of neural networks with
universal approximation properties. Additionally, it allows
multiprocessing programming by means of
OpenMP, in order to increase
computer performance.
OpenNN contains
machine learning
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algorithms as a bundle of functions. These can be embedded in other software tools, using an
application programming interface
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, for the integration of the
predictive analytics
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tasks. In this regard, a graphical user interface is missing but some functions can be supported by specific visualization tools.
History
The development started in 2003 at the
International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering, within the research project funded by the
European Union
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called RAMFLOOD (Risk Assessment and Management of FLOODs). Then it continued as part of similar projects.
At present, OpenNN is being developed by the
startup company Artelnics.
Applications
OpenNN is a general purpose
artificial intelligence
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software package. It uses
machine learning
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techniques for solving
predictive analytics
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tasks in different fields. For instance, the library has been applied in the engineering, energy, or chemistry sectors.
See also
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Comparison of deep learning software
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Deep-learning software by name
Comparison of compatibility of machine learning models
See also
*Comparison of numerical-analy ...
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Neural Designer
Neural Designer is a software tool for machine learning based on neural networks, a main area of artificial intelligence research, and contains a graphical user interface which simplifies data entry and interpretation of results.
In 2015, Neura ...
, also developed by Artelnics
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Artificial intelligence
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Machine learning
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Machine ...
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Deep learning
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Artificial neural network
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An ANN is based on a collection of connected unit ...
References
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C++ libraries
Free software programmed in C++
Neural network software
Open-source artificial intelligence
Software using the LGPL license