Quantum computers are next-generation devices that hold promise to perform calculations beyond the reach of classical computers. A leading method towards achieving this goal is through quantum machine learning, especially quantum generative learning. Due to the intrinsic probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics, it is reasonable to postulate that quantum generative learning models (QGLMs) may surpass their classical counterparts. As such, QGLMs are receiving growing attention from the quantum physics and computer science communities, where various QGLMs that can be efficiently implemented on near-term quantum machines with potential computational advantages are proposed. In this paper, we review the current progress of QGLMs from the perspective of machine learning. Particularly, we interpret these QGLMs, covering quantum circuit Born machines, quantum generative adversarial networks, quantum Boltzmann machines, and quantum variational autoencoders, as the quantum extension of classical generative learning models. In this context, we explore their intrinsic relations and their fundamental differences. We further summarize the potential applications of QGLMs in both conventional machine learning tasks and quantum physics. Last, we discuss the challenges and further research directions for QGLMs.

The exceptional performance of general-purpose large models has driven various industries to focus on developing domain-specific models. However, large models are not only time-consuming and labor-intensive during the training phase but also have very high hardware requirements during the inference phase, such as large memory and high computational power. These requirements pose considerable challenges for the practical deployment of large models. As these challenges intensify, model compression has become a vital research focus to address these limitations. This paper presents a comprehensive review of the evolution of model compression techniques, from their inception to future directions. To meet the urgent demand for efficient deployment, we delve into several compression methods—such as quantization, pruning, low-rank decomposition, and knowledge distillation—emphasizing their fundamental principles, recent advancements, and innovative strategies. By offering insights into the latest developments and their implications for practical applications, this review serves as a valuable technical resource for researchers and practitioners, providing a range of strategies for model deployment and laying the groundwork for future advancements in model compression.

The low-cost Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) can provide orientation information and is widely used in our daily life. However, IMUs with bad calibration will provide inaccurate angular velocity and lead to rapid drift of integral orientation in a short time. In this paper, we present the Calib-Net which can achieve the accurate calibration of low-cost IMU via a simple deep convolutional neural network. Following a carefully designed mathematical calibration model, Calib-Net can output compensation components for gyroscope measurements dynamically. Dilation convolution is adopted in Calib-Net for spatio-temporal feature extraction of IMU measurements. We evaluate our proposed system on public datasets quantitively and qualitatively. The experimental results demonstrate that our Calib-Net achieves better calibration performance than other methods, what is more, and the estimated orientation with our Calib-Net is even comparable with the results from visual inertial odometry (VIO) systems.