The Walking Palm Tree algorithm: A new Metaheuristic Algorithm for Solving Optimization Problems
Farouq Zitouni, Saad Harous, Seyedali Mirjalili, Abdelhai Mohamed Bouaicha, Hocine Abdellatif Houari, Ali Wagdy Mohamed, Abdelhadi Limane, Rihab Lakbichi, Aridj Ferhat · Advances in intelligent systems research/Advances in Intelligent Systems Research · 2024
We introduce the Walking Palm Tree (WPT) optimizer, a novel metaheuristic optimization algorithm inspired by the movement pattern of the Socratea Exorrhiza palm tree species.This species adapts to sunlight by growing roots towards the desired direction while allowing older roots to fade away.We provide a detailed mathematical framework for the algorithm and demonstrate its effectiveness across a diverse range of search problems.By conducting experiments on 31 benchmark test functions, which encompass various characteristics such as unimodal, multimodal, hybrid, and composite functions, we validate the efficacy of WPT.Our statistical analyses, including Friedman ranking and Wilcoxon signed-rank tests, further confirm the competitiveness of WPT in tackling complex optimization challenges compared to established algorithms.