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Smart Sensor Network Architecture with Machine Learning-Based Predictive Monitoring for High-Complexity Computed
Arbnor Pajaziti1, Blerta Statovci1
1Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Prishtina, 10000 Prishtina, Kosovo.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|May 13, 2026
Summary
Intelligent condition monitoring for Computed Tomography (CT) scanners is crucial. This study developed a smart sensing architecture using machine learning to accurately detect anomalies, improving CT scanner reliability and maintenance.
Area of Science:
- Medical Imaging Systems
- Machine Learning Applications
- Predictive Maintenance
Background:
- Ensuring operational reliability in high-complexity medical imaging systems like Computed Tomography (CT) scanners is challenging.
- Unexpected downtime in advanced CT platforms necessitates improved monitoring solutions.
- Integrating distributed sensing and data-driven analytics offers a path to enhanced system reliability.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a smart sensing architecture for the Revolution EVO CT scanner.
- To enable intelligent condition monitoring through data-driven analytics.
- To identify abnormal operating conditions in CT scanners for proactive maintenance.
Main Methods:
- Processed system logs from August 2024 to October 2025 into 10-min intervals.
- Created a structured dataset with 76 features from operational events, scanning parameters, and temporal dynamics.
- Trained Support Vector Machine (SVM) and Artificial Neural Network (ANN) supervised learning models to detect anomalies.
Main Results:
- Both SVM and ANN models achieved high classification accuracy (0.973).
- SVM demonstrated balanced performance with precision, recall, and F1-score of 0.973.
- ANN showed superior ranking and anomaly sensitivity with AUROC of 0.993 and AUPRC of 0.976.
Conclusions:
- The proposed sensor-driven machine learning framework effectively detects system anomalies in CT scanners.
- This approach has the potential to optimize maintenance planning in clinical environments.
- Intelligent condition monitoring enhances the reliability and uptime of advanced medical imaging equipment.