This skill should be used for time series machine learning tasks including classification, regression, clustering, forecasting, anomaly detection, segmentation, and similarity search. Use when working with temporal data, sequential patterns, or time-indexed observations requiring specialized algorit

Aeon Time Series Machine Learning Overview Aeon is a scikit learn compatible Python toolkit for time series machine learning ([aeon toolkit.org](https://www.aeon toolkit.org/)). It provides algorithms across classification, regression, clustering, forecasting, anomaly detection, segmentation, similarity search, distances, transformations, benchmarking, and visualization — with a consistent estimator API. Version note: Reviewed against aeon 1.6.0 (Python 3.13). Small synthetic checks cover classification, regression, clustering, forecasts, preprocessing, distances, search, segmentation, matrix profiles, metrics, and local dataset I/O. Remote archive and TensorFlow training snippets are illustrative; they were not executed during this review. Reference catalogs are selected methods, not exhaustive lists. See the [1.6 release notes](https://www.aeon toolkit.org/en/stable/changelogs/v1.6.html). When to Use This Skill Apply this skill when: Classifying or predicting from time series data Detecting anomalies or change points in temporal sequences Clustering similar time series patterns Forecasting future values Finding repeated patterns (motifs) or unusual subsequences (discords) Comparing time series with specialized distance metrics Extracting features from temporal data Installation Requires Python 3.11 3.14 . Pin the reviewed release for reproducibility: Install only the extras required by the chosen estimator. The broad optional set is available as: On zsh, quote the extras: uv pip install "aeon[all extras]==1.6.0" . For the matrix profile examples: uv pip install "aeon==1.6.0" stumpy . Range precision/recall/F score depend on prts , whose current NumPy<2 requirement conflicts with aeon 1.6; use the runnable AUC metrics or a separately validated environment. Deep learning estimators use TensorFlow. Inspect an estimator's python dependencies tag before installing optional packages. Experimental modules Upstream treats forecasting , anomaly detection , segmentation , similarity search , and visualisation as experimental — interfaces may change between minor releases. Prefer stable modules (classification, regression, clustering, distances, transformations) for production pipelines unless you need these tasks. Core Capabilities 1. Time Series Classification Categorize time series into predefined classes. See references/classification.md for selected methods. Quick Start: Algorithm Selection: Speed + Performance : MiniRocketClassifier , Arsenal Accuracy candidates to validate : HIVECOTEV2 , InceptionTimeClassifier Interpretability : ShapeletTransformClassifier , Catch22Classifier Small Datasets : KNeighborsTimeSeriesClassifier with DTW distance 2. Time Series Regression Predict continuous values from time series. See references/regression.md for algorithms. Quick Start: 3. Time Series Clustering Group similar time series without labels. See references/clustering.md for methods. Quick Start: 4. Forecasting Predict future time series values (experimental module in aeon 1.x). See references/forecasting.md for forecasters. Quick Start: 5. Anomaly Detection Identify unusual patterns or outliers. See references/anomaly detection.md for detectors. Quick Start: 6. Segmentation Partition time series into regions with change points. See references/segmentation.md . Quick Start: 7. Similarity Search Find similar patterns within or across time series. See references/similarity search.md . Quick Start: Feature Extraction and Transformations Transform time series for feature engineering. See references/transformations.md . ROCKET Features: Statistical Features: Preprocessing: Distance Metrics Specialized temporal distance measures. See references/distances.md for selected distances. Usage: Available Distances: Elastic : DTW, DDTW, WDTW, ERP, EDR, LCSS, TWE, MSM Lock step : Euclidean, Manhattan, Minkowski Shape based : Shape DTW, SBD Deep Learning Networks Neural architectures for time series. See references/networks.md . Architectures: Convolutional: FCNClassifier , ResNetClassifier , InceptionTimeClassifier Recurrent: RecurrentNetwork ; temporal convolution: TCNNetwork Autoencoders: AEFCNClusterer , AEResNetClusterer Usage: Datasets and Benchmarking Load standard benchmarks and evaluate performance. See references/datasets benchmarking.md . Load Datasets: Benchmarking: Common Workflows Classification Pipeline Feature Extraction + Traditional ML Anomaly Detection with Visualization Best Practices Data Preparation 1. Normalize when scientifically appropriate : Per series z normalization removes amplitude and level; preserve them when they carry the target signal 2. Handle Missing Values : Impute before analysis 3. Check Data Format : Collections use (n cases, n channels, n timepoints) ; single series usually use (n channels, n timepoints) with axis=1 . TimeEval loaders return timepoints by channels: use axis=0 where supported. Check capability tags for missing values, multivariate and unequal length support (see [data format](https://www.aeon toolkit.org/en/stable/api reference/data format.html)) Model Selection 1. Start Simple : Begin with ROCKET variants before deep learning 2. Use Validation : Tune within training data. Split by subject/group for repeated measurements and chronologically for forecasting or overlapping windows; random splits can leak information 3. Compare Baselines : Test against simple methods (1 NN Euclidean, Naive) 4. Consider Resources : ROCKET for speed, deep learning if GPU available Algorithm Selection Guide For Fast Prototyping: Classification: MiniRocketClassifier Regression: MiniRocketRegressor Clustering: TimeSeriesKMeans with Euclidean For Accuracy Comparisons: Classification: HIVECOTEV2 , InceptionTimeClassifier Regression: InceptionTimeRegressor Forecasting: AutoARIMA , AutoETS , TCNForecaster (TensorFlow dependency for deep learning) For Interpretability: Classification: ShapeletTransformClassifier , Catch22Classifier Features: Catch22 , TSFresh For Small Datasets: Distance based: KNeighborsTimeSeriesClassifier with DTW Avoid: Deep learning (requires large data) Reference Documentation Detailed information available in references/ : classification.md Selected classification algorithms regression.md Regression methods clustering.md Clustering algorithms forecasting.md Forecasting approaches anomaly detection.md Anomaly detection methods segmentation.md Segmentation algorithms similarity search.md Pattern matching and motif discovery transformations.md Feature extraction and preprocessing distances.md Time series distance metrics networks.md Deep learning architectures datasets benchmarking.md Data loading and evaluation tools Additional Resources Documentation: https://www.aeon toolkit.org/ GitHub: https://github.com/aeon toolkit/aeon Examples: https://www.aeon toolkit.org/en/stable/examples.html API Reference: https://www.aeon toolkit.org/en/stable/api reference.html Citing Scientific Agent Skills This skill is part of Scientific Agent Skills by K Dense. 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