INFO: An efficient optimization algorithm based on weighted mean of vectors

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Highlights：

• A novel weighted mean of vectors (INFO) is proposed for global optimization.

• The performance of INFO is verified by comparison against other competitive algorithms.

• INFO has faster convergence speed and accuracy compared with others.

• INFO was validated on 48 functions and four remarkable engineering test cases.

• Excellent results have been obtained in engineering experiments.

摘要

•A novel weighted mean of vectors (INFO) is proposed for global optimization.•The performance of INFO is verified by comparison against other competitive algorithms.•INFO has faster convergence speed and accuracy compared with others.•INFO was validated on 48 functions and four remarkable engineering test cases.•Excellent results have been obtained in engineering experiments.

论文关键词：Swarm intelligence,INFO,INFO optimization algorithm,Weighted mean of vectors,Algorithm,Benchmark,Metaheuristic,Genetic algorithm,Artificial intelligence,Global optimization

论文评审过程：Received 8 June 2021, Revised 15 November 2021, Accepted 5 January 2022, Available online 15 January 2022, Version of Record 2 February 2022.

论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eswa.2022.116516