Bat Algorithm: A Review on Theory, Modifications and Applications

Due to its many applications in a variety of domains, including clustering, cloud computing, and power systems, metaheuristic algorithms have attracted a lot of interest from the scholarly community. By using their self-explorative and adaptive processes, these algorithms provide certain benefits over conventional methods. One well-known metaheuristic approach is effective in resolving optimization problems with constraints and without constraints. This technique was inspired by nature, notably the echolocation ability of bat species. The Bat Algorithm (BA) makes use of a powerful search mechanism to provide the best results when compared to other algorithms of the same class. The theoretical underpinnings of the BA are explored in depth in this research, along with several changes and advancements that have improved its functionality. These enhancements include adjustments to search tactics as well as other developments. The report also thoroughly examines how the BA may be used across a variety of fields, demonstrating its competence and adaptability. The BA has been effectively used in several real-world applications, from cloud computing to clustering, and each one is carefully investigated. The study also offers a thoughtful examination of the BA's possible advancements and future possibilities. It also entails investigating novel modifications and tactics that might improve its effectiveness in handling challenging optimization issues. This study seeks to direct practitioners and academics toward more effective and efficient metaheuristic algorithms, thereby stimulating improvements in optimization approaches. It does this by summarising the present state of the BA and imagining its future development.