Ant Graph

The next part of this project. Implement a graph and graphical interface for creating graphs, implement ant path algorithms, implement other shortest path algorithms and compare. See here

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Version 17.1

Versions 17 and 17.1 attempt to improve the move algorithm. It has been re-written, though still does not work successfully.

An auxiliary method called getNextGridSquare() is where the main calculations for the next movement happen. It is based on version 16, with modifications.

In this version ants do not follow trails back towards the nest successfully when they find food, this leads to trails all over the grid. Even so, some ants do make it back to the nest.

Ants (Java WebStart)

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Video 1 - A demonstration of the ant simulator with 29 food squares using directed pheromone trails and strength.

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Ant Graph The next part of this project. Implement a graph and graphical interface for creating graphs, implement ant path algorithms, implement other shortest path algorithms and compare. See here Latest Simulation See Older Versions Lastest Version (Java WebStart) Version 17.1 Versions 17 and 17.1 attempt to improve the move algorithm. It has been re-written, though still does not work successfully. An auxiliary method called getNextGridSquare() is where the main calculations for the next movement happen. It is based on version 16, with modifications. In this version ants do not follow trails back towards the nest successfully when they find food, this leads to trails all over the grid. Even so, some ants do make it back to the nest. Ants (Java WebStart) Source control AntControl.form AntControl.java event EnterNestAntEvent.java AliveAntEvent.java AntEvent.java AntListener.java PickedUpFoodAntEvent.java ExitNestAntEvent.java FoodUpdateEvent.java NewAntEvent.java Food.java Ant.java MyObjectInterface.java AntSimulator.java FoodCluster.java Grid.java GridSquare.java GridVector.java MyObject.java Obstacle.java Nest.java PheromoneParticle.java Pheromone.java Get the Flash Player to see this player. Video 1 - A demonstration of the ant simulator with 29 food squares using directed pheromone trails and strength. Information Ant Movement \| The Dancing Ant Problem \| Stop the Ants Dancing \| The Split Trail Problem \| The Bouncing Ant Problem \| Changing Movement to Solve above problems \| Graph Idea