Flocking Algorithm

The flocking algorithm is a set of rules that simulates how groups of animals, like birds or fish, move together cohesively. It typically involves three principles: separation (avoiding collisions with neighbors), alignment (matching the direction and speed of nearby individuals), and cohesion (steering toward the average position of neighbors). By applying these simple rules, each individual in the group automatically adjusts its movement, leading to natural, coordinated group behavior without any central control. This algorithm is used in robotics, computer animations, and simulations to create realistic collective motion.