A Flexible and Simplified 2D Environment for Evolving Autonomous Virtual Creatures

Ricardo Sisnett

2015

Abstract

In this paper we present a method for creating two-dimensional virtual creatures. Their shape and controlling systems are generated automatically by the use of a genetic algorithms. Unlike previous work, our system has an emphasis in approachability and simplicity, but sacrifices simulation realism. This trade off is done with the intention of using the framework for highly interactive applications such as video games or exhibits.

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Sisnett R. (2015). A Flexible and Simplified 2D Environment for Evolving Autonomous Virtual Creatures . In Proceedings of the 7th International Joint Conference on Computational Intelligence - Volume 1: ECTA, ISBN 978-989-758-157-1, pages 306-312. DOI: 10.5220/0005617903060312


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@conference{ecta15,
author={Ricardo Sisnett},
title={A Flexible and Simplified 2D Environment for Evolving Autonomous Virtual Creatures},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 7th International Joint Conference on Computational Intelligence - Volume 1: ECTA,},
year={2015},
pages={306-312},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0005617903060312},
isbn={978-989-758-157-1},
}


in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the 7th International Joint Conference on Computational Intelligence - Volume 1: ECTA,
TI - A Flexible and Simplified 2D Environment for Evolving Autonomous Virtual Creatures
SN - 978-989-758-157-1
AU - Sisnett R.
PY - 2015
SP - 306
EP - 312
DO - 10.5220/0005617903060312