Transport phenomena in collective dynamics: from micro to social hydrodynamics

A new flocking model through body attitude coordination

Sara Merino Aceituno

University of Sussex
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We present a new model for multi-agent dynamics where each agent is described by its position and body attitude: agents travel at a constant speed in a given direction and their body can rotate around it adopting different configurations. Agents try to coordinate their body attitudes with the ones of their neighbours. This model is inspired by the Vicsek model. The goal of this talk will be to present this new flocking model, its relevance and the derivation of the macroscopic equations from the particle dynamics. In collaboration with Pierre Degond (Imperial College London) and Amic Frouvelle (Université Paris Dauphine).