In our blog article Graphs – Finding optimal routes we introduced the use of graphs to find optimal routes. This time, we will study a technique to solve this problem that is inspired by the behavior of ant colonies. In case you are not very fluent in the subject, it is recommended that you first review the article mentioned above. Collective Intelligence In the context of computer science, heuristics are techniques to approximate solutions to a problem, normally used when there is no direct method to reach the solution or when the existing ones are too slow. When faced with … Continue reading Colony of ants to find the shortest route