A Novel, Low Computational Complexity, Parallel Swarm Algorithm for Application in Low-Energy Devices.

In this work, we propose a novel metaheuristic algorithm that evolved from a conventional particle swarm optimization (PSO) algorithm for application in miniaturized devices and systems that require low energy consumption. The modifications allowed us to substantially reduce the computational complexity of the PSO algorithm, translating to reduced energy consumption in hardware implementation. This is a paramount feature in the devices used, for example, in wireless sensor networks (WSNs) or wireless body area sensors (WBANs), in which particular devices have limited access to a power source.