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We propose a model for simulating group-foraging behaviour with the use of a Particle Swarm system. Traditionally, the main field of application for Particle Swarm systems has been the optimisation of non-linear functions: with our research, we intend to position Particle Swarm systems in the field of Artificial Life. The EcoPS model we present shows some interesting behaviours. In particular, it seems that grouping is the key to finding the right balance between exploiting resources and surviving.
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Di Chio, C., Di Chio, P. (2007). EcoPS – a Model of Group-Foraging with Particle Swarm Systems. In: Almeida e Costa, F., Rocha, L.M., Costa, E., Harvey, I., Coutinho, A. (eds) Advances in Artificial Life. ECAL 2007. Lecture Notes in Computer Science(), vol 4648. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-540-74913-4_69
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