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Emergent Specialization in Biologically Inspired Collective Behavior Systems

Emergent Specialization in Biologically Inspired Collective Behavior Systems

G. S. Nitschke, M. C. Schut, A. E. Eiben
Copyright: © 2008 |Pages: 39
ISBN13: 9781599047171|ISBN10: 1599047179|ISBN13 Softcover: 9781616926908|EISBN13: 9781599047195
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-717-1.ch008
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Nitschke, G. S., et al. "Emergent Specialization in Biologically Inspired Collective Behavior Systems." Intelligent Complex Adaptive Systems, edited by Ang Yang and Yin Shan, IGI Global, 2008, pp. 215-253. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-717-1.ch008

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Nitschke, G. S., Schut, M. C., & Eiben, A. E. (2008). Emergent Specialization in Biologically Inspired Collective Behavior Systems. In A. Yang & Y. Shan (Eds.), Intelligent Complex Adaptive Systems (pp. 215-253). IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-717-1.ch008

Chicago

Nitschke, G. S., M. C. Schut, and A. E. Eiben. "Emergent Specialization in Biologically Inspired Collective Behavior Systems." In Intelligent Complex Adaptive Systems, edited by Ang Yang and Yin Shan, 215-253. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2008. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-59904-717-1.ch008

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Abstract

Specialization is observable in many complex adaptive systems and is thought by many to be a fundamental mechanism for achieving optimal efficiency within organizations operating within complex adaptive systems. This chapter presents a survey and critique of collective behavior systems designed using biologically inspired principles. Specifically, we are interested in collective behavior systems where specialization emerges as a result of system dynamics and where emergent specialization is used as a problem solver or means to increase task performance. The chapter presents an argument for developing design methodologies and principles that facilitate emergent specialization in collective behavior systems. Open problems of current research as well as future research directions are highlighted for the purpose of encouraging the development of such emergent specialization design methodologies.

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