Collaborative truck–robot deliveries: challenges, models, and methods

S Yu, J Puchinger - Annals of Operations Research, 2024 - Springer
Robot-based urban last-mile deliveries have recently attracted increasing attention from
scientific research and industry. In particular, truck–robot delivery models are emerging as …

[HTML][HTML] A graph reinforcement learning framework for neural adaptive large neighbourhood search

SN Johnn, VA Darvariu, J Handl, J Kalcsics - Computers & Operations …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Adaptive Large Neighbourhood Search (ALNS) is a popular metaheuristic with
renowned efficiency in solving combinatorial optimisation problems. However, despite 18 …

Feature-based search space characterisation for data-driven adaptive operator selection

ME Aydin, R Durgut, A Rakib, H Ihshaish - Evolving Systems, 2024 - Springer
Combinatorial optimisation problems are known as unpredictable and challenging due to
their nature and complexity. One way to reduce the unpredictability of such problems is to …

Graph reinforcement learning for operator selection in the ALNS metaheuristic

SN Johnn, VA Darvariu, J Handl, J Kalcsics - International Conference on …, 2023 - Springer
ALNS is a popular metaheuristic with renowned efficiency in solving combinatorial
optimisation problems. However, despite 16 years of intensive research into ALNS, whether …

[HTML][HTML] Learning to Guide Local Search Optimisation for Routing Problems

N Sultana, J Chan, B Abbasi, T Sarwar… - Operations Research …, 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract Machine learning has shown promises in tackling routing problems yet falls short of
state-of-the-art solutions achieved by stand-alone operations research algorithms. This …

Q-Learning Based Framework for Solving the Stochastic E-waste Collection Problem

DVA Nguyen, A Gunawan, M Misir… - … Optimization (Part of …, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Electrical and Electronic Equipment (EEE) has evolved into a gateway for
accessing technological innovations. However, EEE imposes substantial pressure on the …

Algorithm Parameters: Tuning and Control

AH Abdul Halim, S Das, I Ismail - Into a Deeper Understanding of …, 2025 - Springer
As mentioned in the previous chapter, the metaheuristic algorithms all have mostly static and
sometimes adaptive variables as default parameters. These parameters are denoted as …

Cross-domain Selection Hyper-heuristics with Deep Reinforcement Learning

H Mayrhofer - 2025 - repositum.tuwien.at
While domain-specific heuristics are effective techniques for solving combinatorial
optimization problems, constructing adaptive methodologies that generalize across multiple …

Check for updates GRAPH Reinforcement Learning for Operator Selection in the ALNS Metaheuristic

SN Johnn, VA Darvariu, J Handl… - … and Learning: 6th …, 2023 - books.google.com
ALNS is a popular metaheuristic with renowned efficiency in solving combinatorial
optimisation problems. However, despite 16 years of intensive research into ALNS, whether …

[PDF][PDF] Deep Reinforcement Learning-driven Metaheuristics towards an AI Foundation Model for Multi-Objective Optimisation

FJWB van Oordt - research.tue.nl
Abstract This Master Thesis explores the generalisability of optimisation algorithms.
Although it's feasible to develop highly effective problem-specific methods for optimisation …