Genetic Algorithms are Cool

[Dogtown]

BoxCar2D

This is a simple little application that runs a genetic algorithm to develop the most efficient vehicle for travelling along a specific terrain. It randomly mutates and tests each variation, only keeping the characteristics that perform best. It's amazing how quickly it converges over time.

 

[Switchblade]

The genetics have a consistent mutation that forces the cart to unbalance the axles and wheels. I don't think they mapped the sequence correctly and may want to do another electrophorisis gel to find out where the mutation is in the code

 

[Mead]

Very cool, except for when I hit generation 42 and the program went rogue and started calling itself skynet?

 

[ShtrRdy]

At least it didn't have to reinvent the wheel.