Integrated Optimization of Mechanisms with Genetic Algorithms

Jean-Luc Marcelin
DOI: 10.4236/eng.2010.26057                

Abstract

This paper offers an integrated optimization of mechanisms with genetic algorithm, the principle of which is to use a neural network as a global calculation program and to couple the network with stochastic methods of optimization. In other words, this paper deals with the integrated optimization of mechanisms with genetic algorithms, and, in conclusion, the possible use of neural networks for complex mechanisms or processes.

Keywords

Optimization, Mechanisms, Genetic Algorithm

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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