Although mathematically elegant, back-propagation isn't perfect. Instead consider using particle swarm optimization (PSO) to train your neural network; here's how.

Although mathematically elegant, back-propagation isn't perfect. Instead consider using particle swarm optimization (PSO) to train your neural network; here's how.

Qi Xiong, Hongbo Zhang, Qiusheng Rong, Path Planning Based on Improved Particle Swarm Optimization for AUVs, Journal of Coastal Research, SPECIAL ISSUE NO. 111.