EA Hybrids with Local Search Motivation
Idea: utilize local search to refine solutions in each iteration of the EA.
Organisms utilize phenotypic adaptations (e.g. learning) to adapt to their environment
Evolution modifies an individual’s genotype across generations
Phenotypic adaptations smooth the evolutionary landscape
Local search quickly refines solutions
Global search ensures that all areas of the search domain are adequately explored
Most effective global search methods combine global and local search