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01/01/19944mUnited States of America

Evolved Virtual Creatures

Synopsis

This video shows results from a research project involving simulated Darwinian evolutions of virtual block creatures. A population of several hundred creatures is created within a supercomputer, and each creature is tested for their ability to perform a given task, such the ability to swim in a simulated water environment. Those that are most successful survive, and their virtual genes containing coded instructions for their growth, are copied, combined, and mutated to make offspring for a new population. The new creatures are again tested, and some may be improvements on their parents. As this cycle of variation and selection continues, creatures with more and more successful behaviors can emerge.

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Evolved Virtual Creatures (1994)

Type: Featurette • Published 2019-12-16

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

01/01/1994

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Karl Sims
Original Title
Evolved Virtual Creatures
Country of Origin
United States of America
Release Date
01/01/1994
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
4m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Karl Sims

Department Leadership Roster

Karl Sims

Director

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What is Evolved Virtual Creatures about?

This video shows results from a research project involving simulated Darwinian evolutions of virtual block creatures. A population of several hundred creatures is created within a supercomputer, and each creature is tested for their ability to perform a given task, such the ability to swim in a simulated water environment. Those that are most successful survive, and their virtual genes containing coded instructions for their growth, are copied, combined, and mutated to make offspring for a new population. The new creatures are again tested, and some may be improvements on their parents. As this cycle of variation and selection continues, creatures with more and more successful behaviors can emerge.

Who directed Evolved Virtual Creatures?

Evolved Virtual Creatures was directed by Karl Sims.

Who stars in Evolved Virtual Creatures?

The principal cast of Evolved Virtual Creatures includes Eric Hansen.

When was Evolved Virtual Creatures released and how long is it?

Evolved Virtual Creatures was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 4m.