Global Distributed Evolution of L-Systems Fractals

Internet based parallel genetic programming (GP) creates fractal patterns like Koch’s snow flake. Pfeiffer, http://www.cs.ucl.ac.uk /staff/W.Langdon/pfeiffer.html, by analogy with seed/embryo development, uses Lindenmayer grammars and LOGO style turtle graphics written in Javascript and Perl. 298 novel pictures were produced. Images are placed in animated snow globes (computerised snowstorms) by www web browsers anywhere on the planet. We discuss artificial life (Alife) evolving autonomous agents and virtual creatures in higher dimensions from a free format representation in the context of neutral networks, gene duplication and the evolution of higher order genetic operators.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2004
• Where: EUROGP
• Authors: William B. Langdon
• Keywords: Animated Snow Globes, EUROGP 2004, LOGO Style Turtle, Parallel Genetic Programming