In this paper we introduce hybridized fireworks algorithm for global optimization problems. We replaced Gaussian search method from the original fireworks algorithm with the search equation adopted from the firefly algorithm. To test our approach, we implemented six standard bound-constrained benchmarks and performed comparative analysis with the basic fireworks algorithm, as well as with two o...

The RFID network planning (RNP) problem belongs to the large-scale multi-objective hard optimization problems. RNP aims to optimize the overall read region based on a set of objectives. A novel approach of hybrid firefly algorithm was developed for multi-objective RNP problem. The technique was combining the Density Based Clustering method (DBSCAN) and firefly algorithm. Empirical tests were co...

Bioluminescent flashing is essential for firefly reproduction, yet the specific molecular mechanisms that control light production are not well understood. We report that light production by fireflies can be stimulated by nitric oxide (NO) gas in the presence of oxygen and that NO scavengers block bioluminescence induced by the neurotransmitter octopamine. NO synthase is robustly expressed in t...

Certain species of fireflies show a group behavior of synchronous flashing. Their synchronized and rhythmic flashing has received much attention among many researchers, and there has been a study of biological models for their entrainment of flashing. The synchronous behavior of fireflies resembles the firing synchrony of integrate-and-fire neurons with excitatory or inhibitory connections. Thi...

T2FSMC has succesfully overcome the chattering and robustness problems implementing on mobile inverted pendulum robot. The remaining drawback is the gain scale factor of controller determination of Fuzzy Type 2 that is still doing trial and error. Firefly Algorithm will be used in this paper to determine the best gain scale factor of controller of Fuzzy Type 2 automatically. Utilized as objecti...

Firefly algorithm (FA) is a new meta-heuristic optimisation algorithm that mimics the social behaviour of fireflies flying in the tropical and temperate summer sky. In this study, a novel application of FA is presented as it is applied to solve tracking problem. A general optimisation-based tracking architecture is proposed and the parameters’ sensitivity and adjustment of the FA in tracking sy...