1.0 / May 20, 2013
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Description

An artificial life simulation based onJBox2Dutilizing simple genetic algorithms. The simulationgenerates"plants" and "animals". Animals have genes that describetheirsize, color, and movement patterns. As animals move throughthesimulation space, they consume energy based on size. Whentheycollide with plants some of the plant energy is transfered totheanimal (eating). When an animal gains enough energy itcanreproduce.

This program is intended for learning and experimentation.Thesource code is available at https://github.com/kgilmer/PiccadillyLifeunderthe Apache software license.

App Information Piccadilly A-Life Simulation

  • App Name
    Piccadilly A-Life Simulation
  • Package Name
    com.abk.lw.piccadilly.life
  • Updated
    May 20, 2013
  • File Size
    339k
  • Requires Android
    Android 2.3 and up
  • Version
    1.0
  • Developer
    Apps by Ken
  • Installs
    1,000 - 5,000
  • Price
    Free
  • Category
    Education
  • Developer
    Visit website Email [email protected]
    27 Brookstone Irvine, CA 92604
  • Google Play Link

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