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Bee-like agents evolve complex communication codes in simulation

Researchers have modeled the evolution of communication codes in bee-like agents, focusing on the honeybee waggle dance. The study simulated how direct pointing evolves in horizontal-comb scenarios and how this transitions to a gravity-referenced code in vertical-comb environments. Factors such as mutation rate and exogenous benefits for vertical combs were found to drive this transition, with communication remaining stable throughout the process. AI

IMPACT This research models communication evolution, offering insights into emergent signaling systems that could inform future AI agent communication.

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Bee-like agents evolve complex communication codes in simulation

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  1. arXiv cs.MA (Multiagent) TIER_1 English(EN) · Grzegorz Chrupała ·

    The rise and evolution of a referential code in populations of bee-like agents

    Communication typically relies on a shared code, and any change to it must be coordinated between senders and receivers to avoid a breakdown of communication. The honeybee waggle dance illustrates this problem: species with horizontal combs point directly at a food source, while …