SWARM
Charles François (2004). SWARM, International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics, 2(2): 3278.
| Collection | International Encyclopedia of Systems and Cybernetics |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004 |
| Vol. (num.) | 2(2) |
| ID | ◀ 3278 ▶ |
| Object type | General information, Methodology or model |
A large group of elements, with a more or less organized collective behavior.
In nature, insects form swarms. Fish shoals are also swarms. In both cases the formation of the swarm results from reciprocal perception. The swarm is probably the most elemental form of sociosystem and corresponds to some benefits individuals obtain from close proximity in the swarm, as for example relative protection against predators.
See also
Bottom up, Dictyostelium discoideum, Herd effects, Intelligence (Distributed artificial), Parallel distributed processing, Pheromone, School, Shoal, Sociality, Somatic ecology, Stigmergy