Gaussian Surface to calculate the flux of swarms

If we have a physical swarm (not the general swarm).  We could use a Gaussian surface to calculate the flux of the individuals.  Could this be part of the general swarm calculus.  If we defined the domain using features other than distance?  A more general type of Gaussian surface? Could this be applied to any… Continue reading Gaussian Surface to calculate the flux of swarms

Future: year 2213

Combine augmented reality, nano robot swarms and mind-device communication.  So the idea is you first imagine a structure.  This imagined structure is displayed (could be on glasses contact lens etc), augmenting reality.  Using the image you can then improve and change the design.  Could use your hands to manipulate it or just use your thoughts… Continue reading Future: year 2213

Thoughts on old research question

Back in undergrad (July 2010!) my professor, Dr. Babcock, posed the following question in order to help expand my narrow focus: The really interesting question is how does making the individual rules more complex affect the aggregate behavior patterns (or does the society no longer have patterns). As I am studying MAL, swarms and emergence I am… Continue reading Thoughts on old research question