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Emergence of Leadership in a Group of Autonomous Robots.

ABSTRACT: In this paper we examine the factors contributing to the emergence of leadership in a group, and we explore the relationship between the role of the leader and the behavioural capabilities of other individuals. We use a simulation technique where a group of foraging robots must coordinate to choose between two identical food zones in order to forage collectively. Behavioural and quantitative analysis indicate that a form of leadership emerges, and that groups with a leader are more effective than groups without. Moreover, we show that the most skilled individuals in a group tend to be the ones that assume a leadership role, supporting biological findings. Further analysis reveals the emergence of different "styles" of leadership (active and passive).

SUBMITTER: Pugliese F

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4560398 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Emergence of Leadership in a Group of Autonomous Robots.

Pugliese Francesco F Acerbi Alberto A Marocco Davide D

PloS one 20150904 9

In this paper we examine the factors contributing to the emergence of leadership in a group, and we explore the relationship between the role of the leader and the behavioural capabilities of other individuals. We use a simulation technique where a group of foraging robots must coordinate to choose between two identical food zones in order to forage collectively. Behavioural and quantitative analysis indicate that a form of leadership emerges, and that groups with a leader are more effective tha ...[more]

PMID: 26340449

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