In the discussion about combining position and velocity in Particle Swarm Optimization (PSO), a newcomer seeks clarification on how to add these two components when they are measured in different units. The conversation highlights that while position and velocity typically have distinct units, they are often combined in the PSO algorithm without explicit unit specification. A key point is that the new position is calculated using the formula that incorporates velocity over a time increment, which is commonly assumed to be one second. The delta-time factor is implied in the equations used in PSO, raising questions about its representation in coding. Ultimately, understanding how to handle different units is crucial for correctly implementing the PSO algorithm.
