A multi-objective ant colony optimization algorithm based on the physarum-inspired mathematical model

Yuxin Liu, Yuxiao Lu, Chao Gao, Zili Zhang, Li Tao

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Abstract

Multi-objective traveling salesman problem (MOTSP) is an important field in operations research, which has wide applications in the real world. Multi-objective ant colony optimization (MOACO) as one of the most effective algorithms has gained popularity for solving a MOTSP. However, there exists the problem of premature convergence in most of MOACO algorithms. With this observation in mind, an improved multiobjective network ant colony optimization, denoted as PMMONACO, is proposed, which employs the unique feature of critical tubes reserved in the network evolution process of the Physarum-inspired mathematical model (PMM). By considering both pheromones deposited by ants and flowing in the Physarum network, PM-MONACO uses an optimized pheromone matrix updating strategy. Experimental results in benchmark networks show that PM-MONACO can achieve a better compromise solution than the original MOACO algorithm for solving MOTSPs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 10th International Conference on Natural Computation, ICNC 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages303-308
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479951505
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event2014 10th International Conference on Natural Computation, ICNC 2014 - Xiamen, China
Duration: 19 Aug 201421 Aug 2014

Publication series

Name2014 10th International Conference on Natural Computation, ICNC 2014

Conference

Conference2014 10th International Conference on Natural Computation, ICNC 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityXiamen
Period19/08/1421/08/14

Keywords

  • Multi-objective ant colony optimization algorithms
  • Multi-objective traveling salesman problem
  • Physarum-inspired mathematical model

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