Evolutionary and Adaptive Computing in Engineering Design

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The book explores the emergence and evolution of evolutionary computing (EC) in engineering, particularly from the early 1990s. It highlights the initial adoption of evolutionary algorithms in design, notably within the aerospace sector, with key players like Rolls Royce and British Aerospace recognizing their potential. The text discusses the historical context of these algorithms dating back to the 1960s, detailing the challenges of implementing such stochastic processes in real-world applications, especially given their demand for significant computing power for complex problem-solving.