Swarm Behaviour

Swarm behavior lies at the heart of Aether, enabling agents to work collaboratively and adaptively in decentralized environments. Inspired by nature's swarms, such as bees and ants, Aether's swarm model supports dynamic task allocation, fault tolerance, and efficient resource utilization.

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Key Concepts

• Node Interactions: Agents (nodes) communicate and share knowledge dynamically.

• Fault Tolerance: Tasks are redistributed among nodes when a failure is detected.

• Task Scheduling: Tasks are prioritized and distributed across the swarm based on agent capabilities and availability.

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Features of Swarm Behavior

1. Dynamic Task Allocation

   • Tasks are assigned based on agent availability, energy levels, and swarm needs.

   • Agents dynamically adapt their roles (e.g., worker, coordinator, or explorer).

2. Self-Healing Mechanisms

   • Failed nodes are detected and replaced, ensuring minimal disruption.

   • Swarm behavior automatically reallocates tasks from inactive nodes to active ones.

3. Collaboration Across Nodes

   • Nodes share real-time updates on task progress and status.

   • Collaborative problem-solving through agent interactions.

4. Scalable Architectures

   • Supports small swarms for lightweight tasks or large swarms for complex operations.

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How It Works

1. Propose a Task Nodes propose tasks for the swarm, which are evaluated based on priority and feasibility.

   proposal_id = swarm.propose_task("Analyze data trends")

2. Vote and Reach Consensus Nodes vote on task proposals to reach a consensus.

   swarm.vote(proposal_id)
   consensus = swarm.get_consensus()
   print("Consensus:", consensus)

3. Task Distribution Once consensus is reached, tasks are distributed among agents based on availability and capability.

   swarm.assign_tasks()

4. Execute and Monitor Tasks Agents execute assigned tasks and report progress back to the swarm.

   swarm.simulate(3)  # Simulate 3 rounds of task execution

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Example: Running a Swarm Simulation

from src.swarm.advanced_swarm_behavior import Swarm

# Initialize a swarm with 10 nodes
swarm = Swarm(10)

# Propose tasks
swarm.propose_task("Analyze market trends")
swarm.propose_task("Optimize delivery routes")

# Simulate swarm behavior
swarm.simulate(5)  # Simulate 5 rounds of task execution

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Advanced Features

1. Lua-Enhanced Swarm Operations For large-scale swarms, Aether uses Lua scripts for atomic task proposals, high-frequency voting, and consensus checks.

2. Redis Integration Redis task queues ensure fast and efficient task handling, even in high-concurrency scenarios.

3. Real-Time Monitoring Use visualization tools to track swarm interactions, task progress, and resource allocation in real time.

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Use Cases

1. Disaster Response Deploy autonomous drones to coordinate search-and-rescue operations in disconnected regions.

2. Logistics Optimization Assign tasks to delivery bots dynamically based on proximity and workload.

3. Decentralized Collaboration Enable teams of agents to vote on and execute complex workflows autonomously.

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Best Practices

• Use basic Redis methods for small swarms or testing.

• For larger swarms or high-concurrency scenarios, enable Lua scripts and Redis transactions.

• Monitor task queues regularly to ensure smooth operation.

• Configure the swarm size and consensus threshold based on the complexity of your use case.

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