This repository contains a Python implementation of the Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm. ACO is a stochastic, population-based optimization method inspired by the behavior of real ant colonies ...

Finally, Figure 1d presents a flowchart of the ACO-based optimization algorithm applied to the functional minimization problem. Figure 1 Illustration of ant behavior during optimization: (a) ants ...

The Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) algorithm is a heuristic search technique inspired by the behavior of ants in nature. It is widely used to solve complex combinatorial optimization problems, such as ...

This article presents a modified scheme named local search ant colony optimization algorithm on the basis of alternative ant colony optimization algorithm for solving flow shop scheduling problems.

An adaptive ant colony algorithm is proposed to overcome the premature convergence problem in the conventional ant colony algorithm. The adaptive ant colony is composed of three groups of ants: ...

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Thus, the ant colony optimization (ACO) algorithm was born. Think like an ant. The ACO is a technique in computer science and operations research designed to solve complex optimization problems.

An ant colony optimization algorithm (ACO) was developed as an effective management system for controlling navigation and vehicular traffic congestion problems when cars exit a motor park. The ACO ...