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UNDER CONSTRUCTION FOR FALL 2015

Ongoing: Thursdays, 2pm - 4pm, ARGoS Help Sessions

DUE DATES:

• Aug 26: Initial revisions and cleaning of Code and Repository
  • get in touch with Lukey, Safee, et al, and go over needed revisions
• Sep 02: complete revisions
• Sep 04: primary updates to wiki / documentation
• Sep 10: 2pm - 4pm, ARGoS Help Session

TODO List and Action Items:

prepare repository for use by evolutionary robotics class by:

• merge all applicable code from branches into the master repository
• correct known bug fixes
• update wiki and supporting documentation for the newest version of ARGoS

also:

• optimization of code, data structures, etc.
  • research: why is ARGoS performing different from other simulations/robots
• video tutorials for using ARGoS and writing code with it
• use full iAnt code for swarmathon? or use modified competition specific version?
• ... integrate python?!

integrating GA component into ARGoS:

• standardize ARGoS output to be easy to use with GA
• add standard GA code as supplemental component and repo

Welcome to the iAnt-ARGoS wiki!

This wiki is intended to serve as a comprehensive user manual for the iAnt-ARGoS plugin.

• Quick Start And Installation Guide
• iAnt-ARGoS Frequently Asked Questions
• iAnt-ARGoS Code and Wiki TODO List

Below are helpful links to important information and guides that will help you get up and running with ARGoS and with the iAnt-ARGoS CPFA simulation plugin.

Table Of Contents

1. Running Experiments: How to run experiments and get started with the iAnt-ARGoS plugin.
2. XML Configuration File: Here is a complete breakdown of the XML configuration file that is required to run an ARGoS experiment using iAnts.
3. Compiling iAnt Code: An extension of the quick start guide in the README.md file with additional information.
4. ARGoS Installation Guide: An extension of the quick start guide in the README.md file with additional information.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I edit CPFA parameters?	CPFA Parameters are passed into ARGoS via the XML configuration file.
How do I change the number of robots?	The number of robots in the simulation are adjusted via the XML configuration file.
How are food tags placed within the environment?	Currently three distribution schemes are available: random, clustered, and power law.
How do I generate an output file?	There is a flag in the ARGoS XML file that will produce an output file after an experiment or when ARGoS is stopped/reset.
How do I customize the output file?	You can edit the code found in the iAnt_loop_functions class.
How do I remove the GUI and visualization?	The GUI can be disabled by commenting out the visualization section of the XML file.

iAnt-ARGoS and Wiki TODO List

1. Enhance and maintain the XML file tutorial.
   1. Add more clear information on default values for XML variables.
   2. Make sure all links work properly.
   3. Review and edit page for clarity and depth of information.
2. Write a schematic guide to the iAnt class structure.
3. Write a script tutorial for running ARGoS and setting up multi-experiment runs.
4. Write a detailed guide for downloading and using the ARGoS examples.
5. Document and comment the ARGoS code!
   • Make notes about grid allignment: i.e., (X,Y) coordinate system is reversed and mirrored!