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<p>The development of computer-generated ecosystem simulations are becoming more common due to the greater computational capabilities of machines. Because natural ecosystems are very complex, simplifications are required for implementation. This simulation environment o er a global view of the system and generate a lot of data to process and analyse, which are difficult or impossible to do in nature. 3D simulations, besides of the scientific advantages in experiments, can be used for presentation, educational and entertainment purposes too. In our simulated framework (Animal Farm) we have implemented a few basic animal behaviors and mechanics to observe in 3D. All animals are controlled by an individual logic model, which determines the next action of the animal, based on their needs and surrounding environment.</p>
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The development of computer-generated ecosystem simulations are becoming more common due to the greater computational capabilities of machines. Because natural ecosystems are very complex, simplifications are required for implementation. This simulation environment o er a global view of the system and generate a lot of data to process and analyse, which are difficult or impossible to do in nature. 3D simulations, besides of the scientific advantages in experiments, can be used for presentation, educational and entertainment purposes too. In our simulated framework (Animal Farm) we have implemented a few basic animal behaviors and mechanics to observe in 3D. All animals are controlled by an individual logic model, which determines the next action of the animal, based on their needs and surrounding environment.

Animal Farm—a complex artificial life 3D framework

Acta Universitatis Sapientiae, Informatica

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The development of computer-generated ecosystem simulations are becoming more common due to the greater computational capabilities of machines. Because natural...

Animal Farm—a complex artificial life 3D framework

Published Online: Jul 08, 2021

Page range: 60 - 85

Received: Jan 08, 2021

Accepted: Apr 23, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ausi-2021-0004

Keywords
artificial life, multi-agent systems, ecosystem, animal-simulation, extinction, sustainability, unity (engine), computer-generated, 3D-simulation, competing-ecosystem, ecosystem-model

© 2021 Attila Kiss et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Animal Farm—a complex artificial life 3D framework

Published Online: Jul 08, 2021

Page range: 60 - 85

Received: Jan 08, 2021

Accepted: Apr 23, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ausi-2021-0004

Keywordsartificial life, multi-agent systems, ecosystem, animal-simulation, extinction, sustainability, unity (engine), computer-generated, 3D-simulation, competing-ecosystem, ecosystem-model

© 2021 Attila Kiss et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
artificial life, multi-agent systems, ecosystem, animal-simulation, extinction, sustainability, unity (engine), computer-generated, 3D-simulation, competing-ecosystem, ecosystem-model