Swarm behavior of simulated flapping birds using Kuramoto model

This paper shows the different types of swarm behaviors of simulated flapping birds obtained in our simulation. The individual birds are modeled in the physical virtual environment and flying by flapping. The evolutionary method is applied to obtain how to fly as an individual. After the evolution, the multiple birds interact with each other with Kuramoto model while flying at the same time. Our result shows the top-down regulation from the shape of formations to the individual behaviors. The regulation changes individual objectives to the globally determined objectives due to the entrainment caused by Kuramoto model.