Ask HN: Is there a recognized standard for swarm intelligence benchmarking?
I can't find a broad general-use benchmark for swarm intelligence comparable to the way LLMs have. Context: We've been building a swarm intelligence and looking to measure how accurate outcomes are compared to single model results. Suggestions welcome. Read about swarm intelligence models for the first time today. A little google search came up with the following: Exact Deterministic Baselines: Algorithms like Kruskal's or brute-force mathematical solvers are run to establish the true, flawless mathematical answer. The swarm's solution is measured against this perfect baseline to determine accuracy. Peer Metaheuristics: The model is pitted against other non-swarm optimization models—such as Genetic Algorithms (GA) or Simulated Annealing (SA)—under the exact same hardware, population size, and iteration limits to determine which paradigm handles the problem most efficiently. I did some research on wireless sensors years ago, particularly on it's self-healing and self-adjusting network formation modus-operandi. New ideas will always leverage on established principles. Best of luck