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A virtual creatures model for studies in artificial evolution


Abstract:

We present the results of our replication of Karl Sims' work on the evolution of artificial creatures in a physically realistic 3D environment. We used standard McCulloch...Show More

Abstract:

We present the results of our replication of Karl Sims' work on the evolution of artificial creatures in a physically realistic 3D environment. We used standard McCulloch-Pitts neurons instead of a more complex set of ad hoc neurons, which we believe makes our model a more general tool for future experiments in artificial (co-)evolution. We provide a detailed description of our model and freely accessible source code. We describe our results both qualitatively and quantitatively, including an analysis of some evolved neural controllers. To the best of our knowledge, our work is the first replication of Sims' efforts to achieve results comparable to Sims' in efficiency and complexity, with standard neurons and realistic Newtonian physics
Date of Conference: 02-05 September 2005
Date Added to IEEE Xplore: 12 December 2005
Print ISBN:0-7803-9363-5

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Conference Location: Edinburgh, UK

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