Evolving the Whale Optimization Algorithm: The Development and Analysis of MISWOA

This paper introduces an enhanced Whale Optimization Algorithm, named the Multi-Swarm Improved Spiral Whale Optimization Algorithm (MISWOA), designed to address the shortcomings of the traditional Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) in terms of global search capability and convergence velocity. The M...

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Main Authors: Chunfang Li, Yuqi Yao, Mingyi Jiang, Xinming Zhang, Linsen Song, Yiwen Zhang, Baoyan Zhao, Jingru Liu, Zhenglei Yu, Xinyang Du, Shouxin Ruan
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author Chunfang Li
Yuqi Yao
Mingyi Jiang
Xinming Zhang
Linsen Song
Yiwen Zhang
Baoyan Zhao
Jingru Liu
Zhenglei Yu
Xinyang Du
Shouxin Ruan
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Baoyan Zhao
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Shouxin Ruan
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description This paper introduces an enhanced Whale Optimization Algorithm, named the Multi-Swarm Improved Spiral Whale Optimization Algorithm (MISWOA), designed to address the shortcomings of the traditional Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) in terms of global search capability and convergence velocity. The MISWOA combines an adaptive nonlinear convergence factor with a variable gain compensation mechanism, adaptive weights, and an advanced spiral convergence strategy, resulting in a significant enhancement in the algorithm’s global search capability, convergence velocity, and precision. Moreover, MISWOA incorporates a multi-population mechanism, further bolstering the algorithm’s efficiency and robustness. Ultimately, an extensive validation of MISWOA through “simulation + experimentation” approaches has been conducted, demonstrating that MISWOA surpasses other algorithms and the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) and its variants in terms of convergence accuracy and algorithmic efficiency. This validates the effectiveness of the improvement method and the exceptional performance of MISWOA, while also highlighting its substantial potential for application in practical engineering scenarios. This study not only presents an improved optimization algorithm but also constructs a systematic framework for analysis and research, offering novel insights for the comprehension and refinement of swarm intelligence algorithms.
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spelling doaj-art-d2dedc9b33bd433291422f266fd362e12025-08-20T02:11:14ZengMDPI AGBiomimetics2313-76732024-10-0191063910.3390/biomimetics9100639Evolving the Whale Optimization Algorithm: The Development and Analysis of MISWOAChunfang Li0Yuqi Yao1Mingyi Jiang2Xinming Zhang3Linsen Song4Yiwen Zhang5Baoyan Zhao6Jingru Liu7Zhenglei Yu8Xinyang Du9Shouxin Ruan10School of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, ChinaSchool of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, ChinaThe People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Unit 63850 of China, Changchun 130022, ChinaSchool of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, ChinaSchool of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, ChinaSchool of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun 130022, ChinaFAW Tooling Die Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Changchun 130013, ChinaFAW Tooling Die Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Changchun 130013, ChinaCollege of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Jilin University, Changchun 130022, ChinaFAW Tooling Die Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Changchun 130013, ChinaChina FAW Group Corporation, Changchun 130000, ChinaThis paper introduces an enhanced Whale Optimization Algorithm, named the Multi-Swarm Improved Spiral Whale Optimization Algorithm (MISWOA), designed to address the shortcomings of the traditional Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) in terms of global search capability and convergence velocity. The MISWOA combines an adaptive nonlinear convergence factor with a variable gain compensation mechanism, adaptive weights, and an advanced spiral convergence strategy, resulting in a significant enhancement in the algorithm’s global search capability, convergence velocity, and precision. Moreover, MISWOA incorporates a multi-population mechanism, further bolstering the algorithm’s efficiency and robustness. Ultimately, an extensive validation of MISWOA through “simulation + experimentation” approaches has been conducted, demonstrating that MISWOA surpasses other algorithms and the Whale Optimization Algorithm (WOA) and its variants in terms of convergence accuracy and algorithmic efficiency. This validates the effectiveness of the improvement method and the exceptional performance of MISWOA, while also highlighting its substantial potential for application in practical engineering scenarios. This study not only presents an improved optimization algorithm but also constructs a systematic framework for analysis and research, offering novel insights for the comprehension and refinement of swarm intelligence algorithms.https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/9/10/639Whale Optimization AlgorithmMulti-Swarm Optimizationadaptive spiral indentation strategyglobal search capabilityoptimization algorithm robustness
spellingShingle Chunfang Li
Yuqi Yao
Mingyi Jiang
Xinming Zhang
Linsen Song
Yiwen Zhang
Baoyan Zhao
Jingru Liu
Zhenglei Yu
Xinyang Du
Shouxin Ruan
Evolving the Whale Optimization Algorithm: The Development and Analysis of MISWOA
Biomimetics
Whale Optimization Algorithm
Multi-Swarm Optimization
adaptive spiral indentation strategy
global search capability
optimization algorithm robustness
title Evolving the Whale Optimization Algorithm: The Development and Analysis of MISWOA
title_full Evolving the Whale Optimization Algorithm: The Development and Analysis of MISWOA
title_fullStr Evolving the Whale Optimization Algorithm: The Development and Analysis of MISWOA
title_full_unstemmed Evolving the Whale Optimization Algorithm: The Development and Analysis of MISWOA
title_short Evolving the Whale Optimization Algorithm: The Development and Analysis of MISWOA
title_sort evolving the whale optimization algorithm the development and analysis of miswoa
topic Whale Optimization Algorithm
Multi-Swarm Optimization
adaptive spiral indentation strategy
global search capability
optimization algorithm robustness
url https://www.mdpi.com/2313-7673/9/10/639
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