evogrid

Overview

This project is a simulation of evolving organisms in a grid environment, aiming to study artificial intelligence through evolutionary mechanisms. Organisms move, eat, reproduce, and interact in an environment, driven by a neural network. Their behaviors and interactions can evolve over time through genetic algorithms.

Features

• Neural Network-driven Organisms: Each organism's behavior is controlled by a neural network, determining its movements, eating habits, and other interactions.

• Evolution Through Reproduction: Successful organisms reproduce, passing on their traits to the next generation. This process involves mechanisms like mutation and even sexual reproduction with mixing traits.

• UI for Real-time Parameter Adjustments: A user interface with sliders allows on-the-fly adjustments to various simulation parameters.

• Responsive Design: The simulation adjusts seamlessly to various screen sizes, ensuring a consistent experience across devices.

Getting Started

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/cbrincoveanu/evogrid.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd evogrid
   

3. Open index.html in a browser to run the simulation.

Usage

1. Sliders: Use the sliders on the right to adjust various simulation parameters like speed, mutation rate, etc.
2. Canvas: The left side displays the grid where organisms interact. Each organism's color, size, or shape might indicate its energy, age, or other properties.

Future Work

• Integrate reinforcement learning mechanisms.
• Improve efficiency and speed of the simulation for larger grids or populations.
• Explore different neural network architectures.

Contributing

Contributions, issues, and feature requests are welcome. Feel free to check the issues page for open issues.

License

MIT License

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