Evolutionary Method
Evolutionary methods are computational techniques inspired by biological evolution, used to solve complex optimization problems across diverse fields. Current research focuses on enhancing existing algorithms like genetic programming and neuroevolution, often by incorporating multiple operators, gradient-based approaches, or integrating them with machine learning techniques to improve efficiency and performance in areas such as automated machine learning, reinforcement learning, and neural architecture search. These advancements are significantly impacting various scientific domains and practical applications by enabling the automated design and optimization of complex systems, from satellite control to protein engineering and even computational hardware.