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Self-Organized Structures: Modeling Polistes Dominula Nest Construction With Simple Rules, Matthew Harrison
Self-Organized Structures: Modeling Polistes Dominula Nest Construction With Simple Rules, Matthew Harrison
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The self-organized nest construction behaviors of European paper wasps (Polistes dominula) show potential for adoption in artificial intelligence and robotic systems where centralized control proves challenging. However, P. dominula nest construction mechanisms are not fully understood. This research investigated how nest structures stimulate P. dominula worker action at different stages of nest construction. A novel stochastic site selection model, weighted by simple rules for cell age, height, and wall count, was implemented in a three-dimensional, step-by-step nest construction simulation. The simulation was built on top of a hexagonal coordinate system to improve precision and performance. Real and idealized …