Cuckoo optimization algorithm (COA)

Abstract

The cuckoo optimization algorithm (COA) is used for continuous non-linear optimization. COA is inspired by the life style of a family of birds called cuckoo. These birds’ life style, egg laying features, and breeding are the basis of the development of this optimization algorithm. Like other evolutionary approaches, COA is started by an initial population. There are two types of the population of cuckoos in different societies: mature cuckoos and eggs. The basis of the algorithm is made by the attempt to survive. While competing for being survived, some of them are demised. The survived cuckoos immigrate to better areas and start reproducing and laying eggs. Finally, the survived cuckoos are converged in a way that there is a cuckoo society with the same profit rate.