Simplifying Complexity

How do bees self-organise?

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Jan 23, 2023
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INSIGHT

Waggle Dance Encodes Complex Info

  • Bees communicate complex information using the waggle dance, which conveys direction, distance, and quality of sites.
  • This simple movement encodes real-world spatial and qualitative data crucial for hive tasks.
INSIGHT

Global Queen Map via Pheromone Chains

  • Bees construct a global map of the queen's location using pheromone signals amplified through a chain of workers.
  • This dynamic chemical network allows distant bees to find the queen despite rapid pheromone decay.
ADVICE

Agent-Based Modeling Best Practices

  • Use agent-based models to simulate physical interactions with simple local rules for better intuition.
  • Mimic biological limitations by programming agents with local sensing and interaction only.
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