The seminar "Hybrid and Robust Approaches to Multiobjective Optimization" was a sequel to two previous Dagstuhl seminars (04461 in 2004 and 06501 in 2006). The main idea of this seminar series has been to bring together two contemporary elds related to multiobjective optimization Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization (EMO) and Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) to discuss critical rese...

This paper starts with developing kinematic and dynamic model of a snake shape robot in serpentine locomotion and finishes with actual experimentation. At the beginning the symmetrical and unsymmetrical serpenoid curves are introduced. Kinematics and dynamics of a snake robot on flat and inclined surfaces are obtained for a general n-link robot. SimMechanics toolbox of MATLAB software is employ...

This paper systematically presents the Swarm Intelligence (SI) methods for optimization of multiple and many objective problems. The fundamental difference of Multiple andMany Objective Optimization problems have been studied very rigorously. The three forefront swarm intelligence methods, i.e., Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), and Artificial Bee Colony Optimiza...

in this paper, we proposed an algorithm for solving the problem of task scheduling using particle swarm optimization algorithm, with changes in the selection and removing the guide and also using the technique to get away from the bad, to move away from local extreme and diversity. scheduling algorithms play an important role in grid computing, parallel tasks scheduling and sending them to appr...

distribution centers (dcs) play important role in maintaining the uninterrupted flow of goods and materials between the manufacturers and their customers.this paper proposes a mathematical model as the bi-objective capacitated multi-vehicle allocation of customers to distribution centers. an evolutionary algorithm named non-dominated sorting ant colony optimization (nsaco) is used as the optimi...

this paper explores the capabilities of multi-objective particle swarm optimization algorithmin a simulation-optimization model for solving waste load allocation problems. the main goals are totaltreatment costs, violation of the water quality standards and equity. in this research, the water qualitysimulation model is coupled with a multi-objective optimization model, mopso. in order to derive...

This article develops an integrated model of transmitting strategies and operational activities to enhance the efficiency of supply chain management. As the second objective, this paper aims to improve supply chain performance management (SCPM) by employing proper decision-making approaches. The proposed model optimizes the performance indicator based on SCOR metrics. A process-based method is ...