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Refined CMA-ES algorithm simplifies and enhances optimization for competition

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Researchers have developed a simplified version of the CMA-ES algorithm, named Refined CMA-ES, specifically for the CEC 2026 Bound-Constrained Single-Objective Optimization competition. This variant focuses on removing non-essential components and optimizing key parameters like population size and initial step-size. The resulting algorithm demonstrates superior performance compared to the baseline CMA-ES and other state-of-the-art competitors, highlighting the effectiveness of simplification and parameter tuning for accuracy and convergence speed. AI

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Refined CMA-ES algorithm simplifies and enhances optimization for competition

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  1. arXiv cs.NE (Neural & Evolutionary) TIER_1 English(EN) · Jarosław Arabas ·

    Refined CMA-ES for CEC 2026 Bound-Constrained Single-Objective Optimization

    We present a simplified and parameter-adjusted variant of CMA-ES designed for the CEC 2026 Bound-Constrained Single-Objective Optimization competition. Unlike typical algorithmic developments that increase complexity by adding mechanisms, Refined CMA-ES systematically removes com…

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