A Review on Influx of Bio-Inspired Algorithms: Critique and Improvement Needs

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2506.04238v4
• Date: Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:40:33 GMT
• Title: A Review on Influx of Bio-Inspired Algorithms: Critique and Improvement Needs
• Authors: Shriyank Somvanshi, Md Monzurul Islam, Syed Aaqib Javed, Gaurab Chhetri, Kazi Sifatul Islam, Tausif Islam Chowdhury, Sazzad Bin Bashar Polock, Anandi Dutta, Subasish Das,
• Abstract summary: Bio-inspired algorithms utilize natural processes such as evolution, swarm behavior, foraging, and plant growth to solve complex, nonlinear, high-dimensional optimization problems.<n>This survey categorizes these algorithms into eight groups: evolutionary, swarm intelligence, physics-inspired, ecosystem and plant-based, predator-prey, neural-inspired, human-inspired, and hybrid approaches.<n>We provide a critique on the novelty issues of many of these algorithms.
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• Abstract: Bio-inspired algorithms utilize natural processes such as evolution, swarm behavior, foraging, and plant growth to solve complex, nonlinear, high-dimensional optimization problems. However, a plethora of these algorithms require a more rigorous review before making them applicable to the relevant fields. This survey categorizes these algorithms into eight groups: evolutionary, swarm intelligence, physics-inspired, ecosystem and plant-based, predator-prey, neural-inspired, human-inspired, and hybrid approaches, and reviews their principles, strengths, novelty, and critical limitations. We provide a critique on the novelty issues of many of these algorithms. We illustrate some of the suitable usage of the prominent algorithms in machine learning, engineering design, bioinformatics, and intelligent systems, and highlight recent advances in hybridization, parameter tuning, and adaptive strategies. Finally, we identify open challenges such as scalability, convergence, reliability, and interpretability to suggest directions for future research. This work aims to serve as a resource for both researchers and practitioners interested in understanding the current landscape and future directions of reliable and authentic advancement of bio-inspired algorithms.

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