Summary of Metaheuristics For (variable-size) Mixed Optimization Problems: a Unified Taxonomy and Survey, by El-ghazali Talbi
Metaheuristics for (Variable-Size) Mixed Optimization Problems: A Unified Taxonomy and Survey
by El-Ghazali Talbi
First submitted to arxiv on: 8 Jan 2024
Categories
- Main: Artificial Intelligence (cs.AI)
- Secondary: Discrete Mathematics (cs.DM); Neural and Evolutionary Computing (cs.NE)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary In this paper, researchers tackle a type of complex optimization problem known as mixed-variable optimization problems (MVOPs), which involve both continuous and discrete variables. The challenges in solving these problems arise from the variable-size search space and dynamic changes in the number and type of variables depending on the dimensional variables. Standard metaheuristics are not effective in addressing MVOPs, prompting a need for new approaches to solve this important family of optimization problems. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper is about solving really hard math problems that involve both numbers and categories. Think of it like trying to find the best combination of ingredients for a recipe where some ingredients can be measured precisely (like sugar) but others are more vague (like “a pinch of salt”). The problem is that these types of problems change size and shape depending on what’s happening, making them tricky to solve. We need new ways to tackle this kind of problem. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Optimization » Prompting
