New directional bat algorithm for continuous optimization problems

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Highlights：

• The directional bat algorithm is proposed by introducing directional echolocation to the standard bat algorithm.

• The exploitation and exploration capabilities of the algorithm have been improved.

• The directional bat algorithm is tested on several benchmark functions including the CEC2005 suite.

• Non-parametrical tests results show significant enhancement of the algorithm in comparison with other algorithms.

摘要

•The directional bat algorithm is proposed by introducing directional echolocation to the standard bat algorithm.•The exploitation and exploration capabilities of the algorithm have been improved.•The directional bat algorithm is tested on several benchmark functions including the CEC2005 suite.•Non-parametrical tests results show significant enhancement of the algorithm in comparison with other algorithms.

论文关键词：Bio-inspired algorithm,Directional bat algorithm,Optimization,Unconstrained optimization,Swarm intelligence

论文评审过程：Received 25 July 2015, Revised 20 October 2016, Accepted 20 October 2016, Available online 21 October 2016, Version of Record 28 October 2016.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2016.10.050