Antz | Numerus

ANTZ MODEL

Complex Sim World Model.

Antz is a model which simulates the behavior of ants as they go from a central next and search for food. Once they find food, they release a pheromone that allows other ants

to follow their path in order to find their way to the food. Ants also have some probability of giving birth while in the nest, and some probability of dying anywhere.

Ant and patch color change depending on how much food they are carrying. Interesting features include some nice complex movement characteristics that allow for

interesting group behavior between the ants. There are also multiple different tile types used within the model, that makes it a good example of setting up a diverse cell matrix

for the agents to interact on.

This model also accounts for the probability of ants giving birth while in the nest as well as dying. Ant and patch color change based on how much food the ants are

carrying. This model has submodels that control ant behavior, ant movement, patches, patches with food, and nest patches. These submodels allow for interesting group

behavior between the ants and a range of tile types. This model provides a good guideline for setting up a diverse cell matrix where agents can interact.

ANTZ CAPSULE