Toward nature-inspired computing

ABSTRACT

NIC-based systems utilize autonomous entities that self-organize to achieve the goals of systems modeling and problem solving.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.4 PERFORMANCE OF SYSTEMS

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.0 GENERAL

  I. Computing Methodologies
  I.2 ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
      I.2.0 General

  J. Computer Applications
  J.3 LIFE AND MEDICAL SCIENCES