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An intelligent multi-restart memetic algorithm for box constrained global optimisation.

J Sun1, J M Garibaldi, N Krasnogor

  • 1CPIB, School of Bioscience, The University of Nottingham, Sutton Bonington, LE12 5RD, United Kingdom. J.Sun@abertay.ac.uk

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A novel multi-restart memetic algorithm framework enhances global continuous optimization. This evolutionary algorithm (EA) and local optimizer hybrid effectively explores search spaces and improves solutions, offering competitive performance.

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Area of Science:

  • Optimization algorithms
  • Computational mathematics
  • Artificial intelligence

Background:

  • Global continuous optimization problems are challenging.
  • Existing evolutionary algorithms (EAs) can get trapped in local optima.
  • Efficiently exploring search spaces and refining solutions is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a multi-restart memetic algorithm framework for box-constrained global continuous optimization.
  • To develop a specific algorithm using an Estimation of Distribution Algorithm (EDA) and the NEWUOA local optimizer.
  • To evaluate the proposed algorithm's performance against established EAs.

Main Methods:

  • A hybrid framework combining an EA for exploration and a local optimizer for exploitation.
  • An adaptive multivariate probability model and multiple sampling strategy to enhance exploration.
  • A restart mechanism to escape local optima, utilizing previous search history.

Main Results:

  • The proposed EDA-based memetic algorithm demonstrates comparable performance to top EAs, including the CEC2005 winner.
  • The algorithm significantly outperforms other EAs in solution quality.
  • The computational cost is also competitive, indicating efficiency.

Conclusions:

  • The multi-restart memetic algorithm framework is effective for global continuous optimization.
  • The specific EDA and NEWUOA implementation offers a robust and efficient optimization tool.
  • This approach provides a valuable alternative for complex optimization tasks.