Jonas Moen

Norwegian Defence Research Establishment

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Jonas Moen is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of swarm robotics and evolutionary computation, with a particular focus on designing adaptive, multi-functional systems. His most-cited paper, "Evolving a Repertoire of Controllers for a Multi-function Swarm" (2018, 19 citations), represents a significant contribution to the field by demonstrating how evolutionary algorithms can generate a diverse set of controllers that enable robot swarms to switch between different behaviors—such as foraging, aggregation, or area coverage—without manual reprogramming. This approach addresses a key challenge in swarm intelligence: creating flexible, scalable systems that can adapt to changing tasks. Moen’s work has been influential in advancing the concept of behavioral diversity in swarm robotics, offering a pathway toward more autonomous and resilient multi-robot systems. While his citation count is modest, the novelty of his methodology has been recognized in specialized robotics and artificial life communities, and his research continues to inspire further exploration into evolving complex, task-switching behaviors for decentralized robotic collectives.