Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for resolving Internet Protocol (IP) address conflicts using agents in the zero configuration network. Agent's originate at respective nodes on the zero configuration network. Each agent and each node logs a localized shared memory table (SMT) providing identifying information pertaining to other nodes on the network. When a sending node transmits an SMT to one or more target nodes on the network, it is analyzed by the target node to ascertain whether a localized IP address conflict exists involving the target node and a remote node. If it is deemed appropriate to resolve the conflict, the target node resolves the conflict by selecting a new IP address for itself.

Abstract: A method is provided for locating targets dispersed within a target field, whereby a plurality of like robotic scouts are provided for transmitting and receiving target detection signals, and for following a received signal's intensity gradient. The target field is foraged by the scouts according to a navigation scheme which entails stochastically navigating the terrain prior to receipt of a target detection signal, and deterministically navigating the terrain following receipt of the target detection signal, whereby an intensity gradient is followed until the selected target is located. Once located, a scout remains at the selected target until either a selected time duration elapses or a requisite number of other scouts arrive. A method is also provided for emulating detection and diffusion of mines within a mine field, with the same being simulated on a computer system's display device.