A case study: speed-oriented evolution. Best individuals from subsequent gene pools are shown. Note what happens with legs and their control (you can also read a detailed description of this case study).
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Robot-like individuals using evolved fuzzy controllers (see this paper for details).
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"Jumper" - optimized for speed (available in walking.gen file). Average velocity: 0.037.
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"Walker with a little tail" - optimized for speed (available in walking.gen file). Average velocity: 0.021.
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"Walker handicapped" - optimized for speed (available in walking.gen file). Average velocity: 0.021.
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"Hopping Spider 3 legs" - sent to us (available in walking.gen file). Average velocity: 0.036.
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Looong snake - optimized for speed under water. Average: velocity 0.035.
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