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breveCreatures is a screensaver that simulates the evolution of virtual creatures in a physically simulated 3D world. Beginning initially with random creatures, the screensaver uses a genetic algorithm to develop creatures capable of realistic locomotion behaviors.

The concept and algorithms implemented in breveCreatures are based on Karl Sims' seminal work, "Evolving Virtual Creatures".

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Developer:Jon Klein
Downloads:5,376
  - Version d/l:2,853
Utilities:Screen Savers
License:Free
Date:11 Dec 2006
Platform:PPC
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Sep 29 2009

FOOBAR1969  It's a shame there isn't a proper app of this, with a bunch of controls and options, rather than just a screensaver. I have wanted to evolve block creatures ever since I saw the original program on PBS.  
(Version 2.0)

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Nov 12 2007
*****

MATIEMAN  absolutely incredible, i could look at this for hours and never get bored.

Its amazing how sophisticated these creatures get after about 80 generations.

I would definitely recommend this to everybody  
(Version 2.0)

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Nov 3 2005
****.

ANDREW T.  Looks great, works great, but I can't reset. Clicking the button does nothing. Had to delete .plist file.  
(Version 1.1)

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Nov 3 2005

ANONYMOUS  Bizarre. Cool. Weird. This is something you could probably sit and watch for hours :P  
(Version 1.1)

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