Nests built by eusocial insect species are often complex structures consisting of multiple
effectively integrated and functionally distinct substructures. Stigmergy, self-assembly and …

In this paper we present an individual-based model describing the foraging behavior of ants
moving in an artificial network of tunnels in which several interconnected paths can be used …

We consider a continuous mathematical description of a population of ants and simulate
numerically their foraging behavior using a system of partial differential equations of …

The mechanisms by which self-organized systems like an ant colony reach collective
decisions are poorly understood. Models explaining how trail-laying ants select the best …

Colonies of ants can complete complex tasks without the need for centralised control as a
result of interactions between individuals and their environment. Particularly remarkable is …

Social insects such as ants and termites communicate via pheromones which allow them to
coordinate their activity and solve complex tasks as a swarm, eg foraging for food or finding …

Substantial research efforts on Ad hoc networks have been devoted recently to Vehicular Ad
hoc NETworks (VANETs) to target Vehicle to Vehicle (V2V) and Vehicle to Roadside unit …

Ants live in dynamically changing environments, where food sources become depleted and
alternative sources appear. Yet most mathematical models of ant foraging assume that the …

This thesis focuses on wall building behaviour in Temnothorax ants as a case study of self-
organised collective behaviour. It contains a progressing series of research packages …

Résumé A travers une approche mêlant éthologie et robotique, expériences et simulations,
nous nous sommes intéressés aux mécanismes d'auto-organisation qui permettent aux …