Rules for ants
Condition | Action |
---|---|
Not carrying food and not on pheromone trail | Walk randomly, laying pheromone |
Not carrying food but on pheromone trail | Follow trail laying more pheromone |
Reach nest without food but on pheromone trail | Turn around, follow trail in opposite direction |
Reach food | Pick up food, follow trail in opposite direction |
Carrying food | Follow trail laying more pheromone |
Reach nest with food | Deposit food, follow trail away from nest |
Condition | Action |
---|---|
Not carrying food and not on pheromone trail | Walk randomly, laying pheromone |
Not carrying food but on pheromone trail | Follow trail laying more pheromone |
Reach nest without food but on pheromone trail | Turn around, follow trail in opposite direction |
Reach food | Pick up food, follow trail in opposite direction |
Carrying food | Follow trail laying more pheromone |
Reach nest with food | Deposit food, follow trail away from nest |
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