ACO for Network Routing

Ant Colony Optimization (ACO) for network routing is a method inspired by how ants find the shortest path to food. In this system, digital "ants" explore different routes through a network, leaving behind virtual pheromones that indicate good paths. Over time, the best routes accumulate more pheromones, guiding subsequent ants to follow these efficient paths. This adaptive process helps improve data transmission by dynamically finding optimal routes, balancing load, and avoiding congested links. ACO thus offers a flexible, nature-inspired approach to managing complex network routing challenges efficiently.