Model independence in swarm robotics
International Journal of Intelligent Computing and Cybernetics
ISSN: 1756-378X
Article publication date: 20 November 2009
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to examine and illustrate the development of a methodology for generating swarms using lossless flocking.
Design/methodology/approach
A general methodology for swarm design is described. Examples of this approach in the literature are examined. A general requirement for lossless flocking is developed. The requirement is used in developing two swarm behaviors.
Findings
It is possible to apply the approach to the lossless flocking and to use the swarm condition to develop two swarm behaviors which satisfy this condition in many situations.
Research limitations/implications
This paper illustrates the general swarm engineering method and demonstrates how it can be properly applied.
Originality/value
The swarm engineering method is used to develop the “quark” model, a new physicomimetic model.
Keywords
Citation
Kazadi, S. (2009), "Model independence in swarm robotics", International Journal of Intelligent Computing and Cybernetics, Vol. 2 No. 4, pp. 672-694. https://doi.org/10.1108/17563780911005836
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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