A rapid convergent genetic algorithm for NP-hard problems

This paper proposes a novel solution for the Traveling Salesman Problem, a NP (non-deterministic polynomial-time) hardness problem. The algorithm presented in this paper offers an innovative solution by combining the qualities of a Nearest Neighbor (NN) greedy algorithm and the Genetic Algorithm (GA), by overcoming their weaknesses. The paper analyses the algorithm features/improvements and presents this implementation on a FPGA based target board. The experimental results of the algorithm, tested in software (Matlab) and implemented on a portable hardware (FPGA for GA, Raspberry Pi 3 for NN) shows a significant improvement: a shorter route, compared to NN , a shorter running time (less generations) compared to traditional GA , and reaching the optimal minimum (validated by Matlab). In real time, the algorithm runs on a handheld console, which can also act as a server, through a custom Android client application.

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