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Experimental analysis of the Reynolds flocking model

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The classic Reynolds flocking model is formally analysed, with results presented and discussed. Flocking behaviour was investigated through the development of two measurements of flocking, flock area and polarisation, with a view to applying the findings to robotic applications. Experiments varying the flocking simulation parameters individually and simultaneously provide new insight into the control of flock behaviour.

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  1. Cybernetics, School of Systems Engineering, University of Reading, Reading, UK

    J. D. Eversham & V. F. Ruiz

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This paper has been partially published in the IEEE 9th International Conference on Cybernetic Intelligent Systems, 2010, Reading, UK

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Eversham, J.D., Ruiz, V.F. Experimental analysis of the Reynolds flocking model. Paladyn 2, 145–155 (2011). https://doi.org/10.2478/s13230-012-0001-8

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