Neural Tau (Neuτ): Hinge-pin of Neural Augmented Ant Colony Optimization (NaACO) Technique

Abstract

In this paper we introduce and elaborate on the concept and application of Neural Tau (neuτ) which has become the hinge pin for the formulation of Neural Augmented Ant Colony Optimization (NaACO) in our previous research and publications. The concept of neuτ has been discussed in detail and it is compared with the concept of traditional or conventional pheromone upgradation function. The application of this entity through NaACO in various worker assignment and scheduling problems along with the areas of future research has been depicted.