A hybrid search algorithm for swarm robots searching in an unknown environment.

This paper proposes a novel method to improve the efficiency of a swarm of robots searching in an unknown environment. The approach focuses on the process of feeding and individual coordination characteristics inspired by the foraging behavior in nature. A predatory strategy was used for searching;...

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Main Authors: Shoutao Li, Lina Li, Gordon Lee, Hao Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4227730?pdf=render