Evolving Vehicles

The Vehicle Genome

Each vehicle has genes that control its physical design:

• Chassis: Body width, height, weight, and tilt angle
• Wheels: Size, position, and drop distance
• Grip: How much traction the wheels have
• Suspension: How stiff or flexible the axles are
• Motor: How fast the wheels spin

Unlike neural networks, you can SEE exactly how each gene affects the vehicle!

The Genetic Algorithm

1. Test: Each vehicle tries to cross the terrain.

2. Measure: Distance traveled = fitness score.

3. Select: Best performers become parents.

4. Breed: Parent genes combine to make children.

5. Mutate: Random changes add variation.

6. Repeat: Each generation gets better!

What to Watch For

Early generations: Vehicles flip, get stuck, or barely move.

After 5-10 generations: You'll see patterns emerge - maybe bigger wheels, lower bodies.

Try Manual Mode: Pick winners yourself and see if evolution follows your intuition!