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  • Control Engineering
  • Computational Intelligence
  • Nature-Inspired Computing

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  • Control algorithms often draw inspiration from natural phenomena and biological behaviors.
  • Gravitational attraction between bodies provides a unique basis for developing advanced control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review major breakthroughs in control systems inspired by gravitational attraction.
  • To analyze the performance, foundations, and formulations of related algorithms.
  • To explore the impact and applications of universe-inspired algorithms in dynamic systems control.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive review of ninety-one relevant research papers was conducted.
  • Analysis focused on Artificial Potential Fields and metaheuristics like Gravitational Search Algorithm, Black-Hole algorithm, Multi-Verse Optimizer, and Galactic Swarm Optimization.
  • Investigated standard, improved, modified, hybrid, fuzzy, chaotic, and adaptive versions of these algorithms.

Main Results:

  • Gravitation-inspired and black-hole algorithms demonstrate strong performance, often outperforming other established algorithms in control engineering.
  • Despite not being strictly based on astrophysical laws, these algorithms show significant effectiveness.
  • Identified numerous control-related applications, along with their advantages and limitations.

Conclusions:

  • Universe-inspired algorithms, especially those based on gravitation and black holes, offer a powerful approach to control engineering.
  • Future research can bridge control theory with Newtonian/Einsteinian physics for sophisticated control laws.
  • These findings support the development of advanced control systems applicable across diverse fields.