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Yanxiao Li1, Junhao Wei1,2, Yifu Zhao1

  • 1Faculty of Applied Sciences, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao, 999078, China.

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|June 26, 2026
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This study introduces DHCRWOA, an enhanced Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA), to improve optimization performance and avoid local optima. DHCRWOA demonstrates superior results on benchmark functions and engineering problems, showcasing its effectiveness.

Keywords:
Cauchy-Rayleigh distributionEngineering designHigh-dimensional optimizationMetaheuristic optimizationStatistical-guided explorationWhale optimization algorithm

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Area of Science:

  • Computational Intelligence
  • Optimization Algorithms
  • Metaheuristic Computing

Background:

  • The Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) is a popular metaheuristic, but it can suffer from premature convergence and stagnation.
  • Improving the exploration-exploitation balance in WOA is crucial for enhanced performance on complex optimization tasks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose DHCRWOA, a novel, stage-specific extension of the WOA.
  • To enhance the exploration-exploitation transition and mitigate stagnation around suboptimal solutions in WOA.
  • To validate the effectiveness of DHCRWOA on benchmark functions and constrained engineering problems.

Main Methods:

  • DHCRWOA integrates five specialized modules: Good Nodes Set (GNS) initialization, adaptive parameter control, statistical-guided exploration, Cauchy-based local exploitation, and Rayleigh-weighted spiral updating.
  • Performance evaluation using the CEC2005 benchmark suite across 30, 50, and 100 dimensions.
  • Ablation studies were conducted on five variants to assess the contribution of each module.
  • Validation on five constrained engineering design problems.

Main Results:

  • DHCRWOA achieved the best average rank (2.13) on the CEC2005 benchmark suite at 30 dimensions among ten algorithms.
  • It demonstrated top Friedman ranks (1.69 and 1.62) at 50 and 100 dimensions, respectively, with efficient runtimes.
  • Ablation studies indicated that statistical-guided exploration and Cauchy-based exploitation significantly impact performance.
  • Competitive results were observed on constrained engineering design problems, confirming practical applicability.

Conclusions:

  • DHCRWOA significantly improves upon the standard WOA by addressing exploration-exploitation dynamics and stagnation.
  • The proposed modular enhancements are crucial for the algorithm's superior performance.
  • DHCRWOA offers a robust and effective metaheuristic for diverse optimization challenges.