Robotic Tack Welding Path and Trajectory Optimization Using an LF-IWOA by Bingqi Jia, Haihong Pan, Lei Zhang, Yifan Yang, Huaxin Chen, Lin Chen

“…To overcome these challenges, a Lévy flight-enhanced improved whale optimization algorithm (LF-IWOA) was developed. The algorithm combines elite opposition-based learning (EOBL), differential evolution (DE), and Lévy flight (LF) to improve global exploration capability, increase population diversity, and improve convergence. …”
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Quantitative study on weak magnetic detection defects of metal structure based on IWOA-BP algorithm by FAN Meng, TONG Bo, GAO Chen, YAO Zhongyuan, ZHANG Yu, HU Bo

“…In view of the poor effect and low efficiency of BP neural network in parameter adjustment, the improved whale optimization algorithm (IWOA) based on Sine chaotic mapping was adopted to optimize the BP neural network parameter adjustment mode, giving consideration to global optimization while improving the local optimization ability, and then the optimal parameters searched by IWOA were assigned to BP neural network, improving the quality of initial network parameters.The length, width and depth of the artificial rectangular slot were quantified by inversion. …”
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An Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm via Angle Penalized Distance for Automatic Train Operation by Longda Wang, Yanjie Ju, Long Guo, Gang Liu, Chunlin Li, Yan Chen

“…This study proposes a novel effective improved whale optimization algorithm via angle penalized distance (IWOA-APD) for automatic train operation (ATO) to effectively improve the ATO quality. …”
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Oil well productivity capacity prediction based on support vector machine optimized by improved whale algorithm by Kuiqian Ma, Chunxin Wu, Yige Huang, Pengfei Mu, Peng Shi

“…And then support vector machine (SVM) optimized by improved whale optimization algorithm (IWOA) was used to establish prediction model for oil well productivity capacity. …”
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A Flexible Interconnected Distribution Network Power Supply Restoration Method Based on E-SOP by Lin Jiang, Canbin Wang, Wei Qiu, Hui Xiao, Wenshan Hu

“…To solve this complex optimization model, an innovative hybrid approach combining the Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm (IWOA) with second-order cone programming is developed. …”
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Machine Learning-Driven Prediction of Vitamin D Deficiency Severity with Hybrid Optimization by Usharani Bhimavarapu, Gopi Battineni, Nalini Chintalapudi

“…The improved whale optimization (IWOA) algorithm was used for feature selection, which optimized weight functions to improve prediction accuracy. …”
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Coordinated Scheduling for Zero-Wait RGV/ASR Warehousing Systems with Finite Buffers by Wenbin Gu, Na Tang, Lei Wang, Zhenyang Guo, Yushang Cao, Minghai Yuan

“…Additionally, in 15 randomized test scenarios, AMHS demonstrated superior performance over three benchmark algorithms—Genetic Algorithm (GA), Discrete Imperialist Competitive Algorithm (DICA), and Improved Whale Optimization Algorithm (IWOA)—achieving an average makespan reduction of 12.6% relative to GA.…”
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