Parallel Searching on a Lattice


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Abstract

We consider the problem of k robots searching on an integer lattice on the plane. We give a strategy for finding a target at an unknown distance away using k=2j searchers, where j ≥ 2, at a competitive ratio of n/2j-1+1. We give a lower bound for general k of 2n/k. We also give matching upper and lower bounds for the special case k=2.


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