Author :
Rozin, Valeri ; Margaliot, Michael
Author_Institution :
Tel Aviv Univ., Tel Aviv
Abstract :
We apply fuzzy modeling to transform a verbal description of the foraging behavior of ants into a well-defined mathematical model. The resulting model is simpler, more plausible, and more amenable to analysis than previously suggested models. We believe that fuzzy modeling may be suitable for addressing biomimicry, that is, the development of artificial products or machines that mimic biological phenomena, in a systematic manner.
Keywords :
expert systems; fuzzy logic; optimisation; biomimicry; foraging ant behavior; fuzzy modeling; verbal description; Animals; Atmospheric modeling; Biological system modeling; Data mining; Diseases; Fuzzy systems; Humans; Hybrid intelligent systems; Mathematical model; Natural languages;
Journal_Title :
Computational Intelligence Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MCI.2007.906684
