The Gone Huntin’: Modeling Optimal Predator and Prey Strategies thesis is a good analysis of the problem. But its main solution is more likely to be an physical solution. Meanwhile, they write a little about their alternatives where uses genetic programming to develop both the prey and predator model.
Summary of their solution
Model 1v1
- the prey should run directly away from the predator until the distance decreases to the point where the turning gambit is effective
- the prey should execute a minimum-radius turn to escape from the danger area
1v1 solution method
Model Nv1—>2v1
- the prey’s best strategy is to alter course in the direction of trailing predator
Nv1—>2v1 solution method