Knowledge Extraction from Logged Truck Data using Unsupervised Learning Methods
Abstract:
The goal was to extract knowledge from data that is logged by the electronic system of
every Volvo truck. This allowed the evaluation of large populations of trucks without requiring additional measuring devices and facilities.
An evaluation cycle, similar to the knowledge discovery from databases model, was
developed and applied to extract knowledge from data. The focus was on extracting
information in the logged data that is related to the class labels of different populations,
but also supported knowledge extraction inherent from the given classes. The methods
used come from the field of unsupervised learning, a sub-field of machine learning and
include the methods self-organizing maps, multi-dimensional scaling and fuzzy c-means
clustering.
The developed evaluation cycle was exemplied by the evaluation of three data-sets.
Two data-sets were arranged from populations of trucks differing by their operating
environment regarding road condition or gross combination weight. The results showed
that there is relevant information in the logged data that describes these differences
in the operating environment. A third data-set consisted of populations with different
engine configurations, causing the two groups of trucks being unequally powerful.
Using the knowledge extracted in this task, engines that were sold in one of the two
configurations and were modified later, could be detected.
Information in the logged data that describes the vehicle's operating environment,
allows to detect trucks that are operated differently of their intended use. Initial experiments
to find such vehicles were conducted and recommendations for an automated
application were given.
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