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Yuhang Xie1, Wei Li1, Cheng Zhong2

  • 1School of Computer, Jiangsu University of Science and Technology, Zhenjiang 212003, China.

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A new optimizer, Self-Adaptive AdamW-Guided Optimization (SAWG), efficiently solves complex continuous optimization problems. It uses pseudo-gradients and AdamW mechanisms for superior performance and adaptability.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Numerical Optimization
  • Metaheuristic Algorithms
  • Machine Learning Optimization

Background:

  • Continuous optimization problems are increasingly complex, particularly in black-box and strongly coupled environments.
  • Existing methods may struggle with efficiency and convergence in these challenging scenarios.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce a novel adaptive gradient-guided metaheuristic, Self-Adaptive AdamW-Guided Optimization (SAWG).
  • To enhance optimization performance in complex continuous and black-box environments without explicit gradient information.

Main Methods:

  • SAWG constructs population-based pseudo-gradients to guide optimization.
  • It integrates AdamW mechanisms: adaptive moment estimation, step-size regulation, and weight decay.
  • A stagnation-aware adaptive control strategy balances exploration and exploitation, preventing premature convergence.

Main Results:

  • SAWG demonstrated excellent optimization performance across CEC2017 and CEC2020 benchmark suites and engineering problems.
  • Comparative analysis against nine other optimizers showed SAWG's strong adaptability and competitiveness.
  • Statistical analysis confirmed SAWG's effectiveness on various numerical optimization tasks.

Conclusions:

  • SAWG is a high-performance optimizer suitable for complex numerical optimization tasks.
  • It offers a novel and effective approach, particularly in challenging optimization landscapes.
  • The method shows significant potential for advancing continuous optimization techniques.