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  • Computational intelligence
  • Optimization algorithms
  • Bio-inspired computing

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  • Complex optimization problems require advanced algorithms.
  • Existing evolutionary algorithms have limitations in exploration and diversity maintenance.
  • Nature-inspired approaches offer novel solutions for computational challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel plant-inspired optimization algorithm, the hybrid artificial root foraging optimization (HARFO).
  • To enhance exploration capabilities and maintain population diversity in optimization.
  • To evaluate the performance of HARFO against established algorithms.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the HARFO algorithm, incorporating root-to-root communication and co-evolution strategies.
  • Benchmarking HARFO against four classical evolutionary algorithms.
  • Testing on diverse function suites, including classical and composition test functions.

Main Results:

  • HARFO demonstrated significant performance improvements across all tested functions.
  • Comparative analysis confirmed the superiority of HARFO over classical algorithms.
  • The implemented strategies effectively enhanced exploration and maintained population diversity.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed HARFO algorithm is a highly effective tool for complex optimization tasks.
  • The root-to-root communication and co-evolution strategies are key to HARFO's success.
  • HARFO offers a promising advancement in the field of bio-inspired optimization algorithms.