A tutorial introduction to Swarm: Swarm as a platform for agent-based modeling

Example models

AgentAgent interactionEnvironment interactionSwarm application
MoleculesReaction between `molecules'None [Random walk?]SCL World
CellsMechanical pressure between cellsDiffusion, uptake from substrate mediumBacSim 
low (bacsim-low.gif)
medium (bacsim-medium.gif)
high (bacsim-high.gif) 
concentrations
OrganismsHeat dissipation by treesSeed dispersal, lightning strikesArborscapes
Social groupsTradeClimate, maize potential of areaVillage

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