Automated Algorithm Selection in Single-Objective Continuous Optimization: A Comparative Study of Deep Learning and Landscape Analysis Methods

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Abstract

In recent years, feature-based automated algorithm selection using exploratory landscape analysis has demonstrated its great potential in single-objective continuous black-box optimization. However, feature computation is problem-specific and can be costly in terms of computational resources. This paper investigates feature-free approaches that rely on state-of-the-art deep learning techniques operating on either images or point clouds. We show that point-cloud-based strategies, in particular, are highly competitive and also substantially reduce the size of the required solver portfolio. Moreover, we highlight the effect and importance of cost-sensitive learning in automated algorithm selection models.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationParallel Problem Solving from Nature – PPSN XVII - 17th International Conference, PPSN 2022, Proceedings
EditorsGünter Rudolph, Anna V. Kononova, Hernán Aguirre, Pascal Kerschke, Gabriela Ochoa, Tea Tušar
Pages3-17
Number of pages15
Publication statusPublished - 2022
Peer-reviewedYes

External IDs

Scopus 85136937461
Mendeley 63568946-13a3-3bae-9ca5-4a20fb397895

Keywords

Keywords

  • Automated algorithm selection, Continuous optimization, Deep learning, Exploratory landscape analysis