Monday 9 July 2012

Flocking Algorithm

The flocking algorithm that we are using for our first app is by Couzin et al. Using this method of flocking, each of the individuals has three zones around it. The outer zone represents a region of attraction, the individual will be attracted to others if they are within this zone. In the next zone the individual will try to orientate itself to try to fly in the same direction as other individuals. If another individual gets too close and enters the central zone then they will be repelled. Behind each of the individuals is a blind spot in which they cannot see. The research paper by Couzin et al gives much more detail.

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