Integrated Q-Learning with Firefly Algorithm for Transportation Problems

Q3 Engineering

EAI Endorsed Transactions on Energy Web Pub Date : 2024-02-06 DOI:10.4108/ew.5047

K. R. Pratiba, S. Ridhanya, J. Ridhisha, P. Hemashree

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Abstract

The study addresses the optimization of land transportation in the context of vehicle routing, a critical aspect of transportation logistics. The specific objectives are to employ various meta-heuristic optimization techniques, including Genetic Algorithms (GA), Ant Colony Optimization (ACO), Firefly Algorithm (FA), Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), and Q-Learning reinforcement algorithm, to find the optimal solutions for vehicle routing problems. The primary aim is to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of land transportation systems by minimizing factors such as travel distance or time while adhering to constraints. The study evaluates the advantages and limitations of each algorithm and introduces a novel-based approach that integrates Q-learning with the FA. The results demonstrate that these meta-heuristic optimization techniques offer promising solutions for complex vehicle routing challenges. The integrated Q-learning with Firefly Algorithm (iQLFA) emerges as the most successful approach among them, showcasing its potential to significantly improve transportation optimization outcomes.

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针对交通问题的 Q-Learning 与 Firefly 算法集成

这项研究针对陆路运输中的车辆路线优化问题，这是运输物流的一个重要方面。具体目标是采用各种元启发式优化技术，包括遗传算法 (GA)、蚁群优化 (ACO)、萤火虫算法 (FA)、粒子群优化 (PSO) 和 Q-Learning 强化算法，为车辆路线问题找到最佳解决方案。其主要目的是在遵守约束条件的同时，通过最大限度地减少旅行距离或时间等因素，提高陆路运输系统的效率和效益。研究评估了每种算法的优势和局限性，并引入了一种基于 Q-learning 与 FA 相结合的新方法。结果表明，这些元启发式优化技术为复杂的车辆路由挑战提供了有前途的解决方案。集成 Q-learning 与萤火虫算法（iQLFA）是其中最成功的方法，展示了其显著改善交通优化结果的潜力。

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EAI Endorsed Transactions on Energy Web Energy-Energy Engineering and Power Technology

CiteScore

2.60

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0.00%

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审稿时长

10 weeks

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