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Evolutionary algorithms are metaheuristic techniques that derive inspiration from the natural process of evolution. They can efficiently solve (generate acceptable quality of solution in reasonable time) complex optimization (NP-Hard)…

Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition · Computer Science 2013-12-20 Anupriya Gogna , Akash Tayal

The main deficiency of the algorithms running on digital computers nowadays is their inability to change themselves during the execution. In line with this, the paper introduces the so-called replicated algorithms, inspired by the concept…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2023-04-27 Iztok Fister , Iztok Fister

Nature has long inspired the development of swarm intelligence (SI), a key branch of artificial intelligence that models collective behaviors observed in biological systems for solving complex optimization problems. Particle swarm…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2025-11-18 Dikshit Chauhan , Shivani , P. N. Suganthan

Genetic algorithms (GAs) emulate the process of biological evolution, in a computational setting, in order to generate good solutions to difficult search and optimisation problems. GA-based optimisers tend to be extremely robust and…

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics · Physics 2012-02-09 Vinesh Rajpaul

Quantum computers use the quantum interference of different computational paths to enhance correct outcomes and suppress erroneous outcomes of computations. A common pattern underpinning quantum algorithms can be identified when quantum…

Quantum Physics · Physics 2009-10-30 Richard Cleve , Artur Ekert , Chiara Macchiavello , Michele Mosca

Machine learning assumes a pivotal role in our data-driven world. The increasing scale of models and datasets necessitates quick and reliable algorithms for model training. This dissertation investigates adaptivity in machine learning…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2023-11-20 Slavomír Hanzely

In this paper we propose and advocate the use of the so called L\'evy flights as a driving mechanism for a class of stochastic optimization computations. This proposal, for some reasons overlooked until now, is - in author's opinion - very…

Mathematical Physics · Physics 2007-05-23 Marek Gutowski

The Algorithm Selection Problem is concerned with selecting the best algorithm to solve a given problem on a case-by-case basis. It has become especially relevant in the last decade, as researchers are increasingly investigating how to…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2012-10-31 Lars Kotthoff

Over the past few years, the federated learning ($\texttt{FL}$) community has witnessed a proliferation of new $\texttt{FL}$ algorithms. However, our understating of the theory of $\texttt{FL}$ is still fragmented, and a thorough, formal…

Machine Learning · Computer Science 2025-05-23 Saber Malekmohammadi , Kiarash Shaloudegi , Zeou Hu , Yaoliang Yu

Optimization problems in engineering and applied mathematics are typically solved in an iterative fashion, by systematically adjusting the variables of interest until an adequate solution is found. The iterative algorithms that govern these…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2022-05-31 Laurent Lessard

Bat algorithm (BA) is a bio-inspired algorithm developed by Yang in 2010 and BA has been found to be very efficient. As a result, the literature has expanded significantly in the last 3 years. This paper provides a timely review of the bat…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2013-08-20 Xin-She Yang

This study proposes the GOOSE algorithm as a novel metaheuristic algorithm based on the goose's behavior during rest and foraging. The goose stands on one leg and keeps his balance to guard and protect other individuals in the flock. The…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2024-10-18 Rebwar Khalid Hamad , Tarik A. Rashid

A number of optimization algorithms have been inspired by the physics of Newtonian motion. Here, we ask the question: do algorithms themselves obey some ``natural laws of motion,'' and can they be derived by an application of these laws? We…

Optimization and Control · Mathematics 2026-04-21 I. M. Ross

In this modern era a great deal of metamorphism is observed around us which eventuate due to some minute modifications and innovations in the area of Science and Technology. This paper deals with the application of a meta heuristic…

Emerging Technologies · Computer Science 2014-06-12 A. Sai Charan , N. K. Manasa , Prof. N. V. S. N. Sarma

Genetic algorithms, computer programs that simulate natural evolution, are increasingly applied across many disciplines. They have been used to solve various optimisation problems from neural network architecture search to strategic games,…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2021-09-14 Aymeric Vie , Alissa M. Kleinnijenhuis , Doyne J. Farmer

This article explores the concept of technological singularity and the factors that could accelerate or hinder its arrival. The butterfly effect is used as a framework to understand how seemingly small changes in complex systems can have…

Computers and Society · Computer Science 2025-03-11 Hooman Shababi

This article presents a new design for autonomous artificial intelligence (AI), based on the state-of-the-art algorithms, and describes a new autonomous AI system called AutoAI. The methodology is used to assemble the design founded on…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2022-10-20 Petar Radanliev , David De Roure

Ant colony system (ACS) is a promising approach which has been widely used in problems such as Travelling Salesman Problems (TSP), Job shop scheduling problems (JSP) and Quadratic Assignment problems (QAP). In its original implementation,…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2016-10-27 M. K. A. Ariyaratne , T. G. I. Fernando , S. Weerakoon

Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO) is a metaheuristic global optimization paradigm that has gained prominence in the last two decades due to its ease of application in unsupervised, complex multidimensional problems which cannot be solved…

Neural and Evolutionary Computing · Computer Science 2019-01-07 Saptarshi Sengupta , Sanchita Basak , Richard Alan Peters

Dynamic algorithm selection aims to exploit the complementarity of multiple optimization algorithms by switching between them during the search. While these kinds of dynamic algorithms have been shown to have potential to outperform their…

Artificial Intelligence · Computer Science 2023-02-21 Diederick Vermetten , Hao Wang , Kevin Sim , Emma Hart