Edge AI for Real-Time Physiological State Detection: A Dual-Use Architecture for Enhancing Combatant Resilience
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/kbo-2026-0079 | Journal eISSN: 2451-3113 (formerly 1843-6722) | Journal ISSN: 1843-6722
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