A Patchwork model for evolutionary algorithms with structured and variable size populations

摘要

The paper investigates a new Patchwork model for structured population in evolutionary search, where population size may vary. This model allows control of both population diversity and selective pressure, and its operators are local in scope. Moreover, the Patchwork model gives a significant flexibility for introducing many additional concepts, like behavioral rules for individuals. First experiments allowed us to observe some interesting patterns which emerged during evolutionary process.