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Hybrid Intelligence: A Synergistic Metaheuristic for

Advanced Numerical Optimization
Vedangi Aloni; Tejas Giri, ; Dr. Sandhya Dahake
Department of MCA, GHRCEM, Nagpur, Maharashtra, India.

Abstract: it automates MATLAB function iteration and

This study systematically evaluates and optimizes HHO's energy parameter and jump
enhances the performance of the Harris Hawks strategies. For instance, chaotic maps derived
Optimization (HHO) algorithm across twenty- from NCHHO variants are engineered to
three benchmark functions. The primary diversify search patterns, while AI-generated
objective is to minimize solution errors and recommendations dynamically adjust population
optimize convergence by repeatedly testing dynamics and prey energy decline rates. The
functions F1 to F23 in MATLAB, incorporating proposed methodology validates enhancements
AI-driven code improvements. These by measuring solution accuracy (error from the
enhancements focus on dynamic parameter global optimum) and convergence rate,
adjustments and escape mechanisms to avoid comparing the results against the baseline HHO
local optima, effectively mimicking HHO’s and hybrid variants. [1]
cooperative hunting strategy. Preliminary results Building on these advancements, this work
reveal a 15–22% decrease in fitness values proposes a dynamic hybridization technique that
compared to the basic HHO, particularly when balances exploration and exploitation based on
applied to multimodal functions such as F7 and real-time performance feedback. Unlike
F15. This approach demonstrates the efficacy of standard static parameter tuning, it includes an
iterative testing and machine-learning-based AI-driven self-adaptive approach that adjusts
code optimizations in developing advanced algorithmic behavior in response to landscape
metaheuristic algorithms for real-world complexity. By using reinforcement learning-
optimization challenges. inspired heuristics, the system dynamically
modifies critical control parameters, improving
Keywords robustness across a wide range of optimization
Benchmark, Algorithm, Hybridization, scenarios. In addition, unique perturbation
Optimization, Convergence, HHO, AI. techniques inspired by stochastic resonance are
used to more successfully escape local optima,
1. Introduction making the hybrid model ideal for deceiving
Metaheuristic algorithms such as Harris Hawks and high-dimensional issues.
Optimization (HHO) excel at tackling
challenging optimization problems through 2. Literature Review
effective exploration-exploitation trade-offs. Metaheuristic algorithms are classified into four
However, their performance varies significantly types: human-based, physics-based, swarm-
across different function landscapes, especially based, and evolutionary algorithms. To optimize
in high-dimensional or deceptive spaces. This solutions, huma-based algorithms replicate
paper addresses two key gaps: First, the cognitive and social behaviours such as learning
inconsistent performance of HHO across and decision-making. Physics-based algorithms
standard benchmark functions (F1–F23) and apply principles from natural laws such as
second, the untapped potential of AI-guided thermodynamics and electromagnetism to
code adjustments to enhance robustness. To improve search efficiency. Nature-inspired
stabilize convergence within non-convex algorithms balance exploration and exploitation
problems, by modeling biological processes such as swarm
intelligence and genetic evolution.

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2.1 Classification of Algorithm [2] Inputs: The population size N and maximum of
iterations
Outputs: The location of the rabbit and its fitness
value
Initialize the random population Xi (i=1, 2, ...N)
While (the stopping condition is not met) do
Fig 1. Classification of Meta-heuristic Calculate the fitness values of Hawks
algorithms. Set Xrabbit as the location of the rabbit (best
location)
For (each hawk (Xi)) do
2.2 Algorithms and Authors [3] Update the initial energy E0 and jump
strength J 𝖣 E0=2rand ()-1, J=2(1-rand ())
Table 1: Algorithms and Authors Update the E using Eq. (3)
If (|E|≥1) then 𝖣Exploration phase
Update the location vector using Eq. (1)
If (|E| ≥ 1) then 𝖣Exploitation phase
Sr. Algorithm Name Author Publicatio if(r≥0.5and|E|≥0.5) then 𝖣Soft besiege
No Name n Year Update the location vector using Eq. (4)
1 Teaching- Rao, R. V. 2011
Learning-Based
else if (r≥0.5and|E|<0.5and|E| then
et al
Optimization Update the location vector using Eq. (6)
2 Brain Strom Shi, Y 2011 else if(r<0.5and|E|≥0.5) then
Optimization Update the location vector using Eq. (10)
3 Gravitational Rashedi et 2009 else if(r<0.5and|E|<0.5) then
Search Algorithm al
Update the location vector using Eq. (11)
4 Electromagnetic Birbil et al 2003
Optimization Return Xrabbit
5 Ant Lion Seyedali 2015
Optimizer Mirjalili 4. Mathematical Functions:
6 Artificial Seyedali 2022 The Harris Hawks Optimization (HHO)
Hummingbird Mirjalili et algorithm is assessed against twenty-three
Algorithm (AHA) al
typical benchmark functions, including
7 Anarchic Society Ahmadi- 2011
Optimization Javid et al unimodal, multimodal, and composite
8 Political Optimizer Pereira, L. 2019 functions. Unimodal functions measure
(PO) A. et al exploitation ability, whereas multimodal
functions evaluate exploration ability. These
functions vary in complexity, allowing for a
3. PSEUDO CODE thorough performance examination of the
The Harris Hawks Optimization (HHO) algorithm algorithm while dealing with optimization
mimics hawks' cooperative hunting, balancing difficulties.
exploration and exploitation. In exploration,
hawks search randomly; in exploitation, they 4.1 Functions and Equations [4]
adjust based on prey energy, using soft or forceful
besieges. Quick adaptive dives enhance
convergence, making HHO effective for
numerical optimization
Algorithm: Pseudo-code of the HHO algorithm:

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peaks (local optima) and valleys (global

optima). Unimodal functions have a single
minimum, whereas multimodal functions have
several local minima, complicating global
optimization. Visualizing the search space aids
in understanding algorithm behavior and
convergence efficiency.

5. Search Space
A search space represents all of the potential
solutions that an optimization algorithm can
investigate. The variables and limitations of the
problem define it, resulting in a landscape of

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6. Resultand Discussion 8. References
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