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Kandid is a system to evolve graphical forms. In Kandid a population consist of images looking like abstract art or patterns. These graphical forms are not drawn by hand. Instead new forms can be found using an interactive genetic algorithm.
| Version | 8 |
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| Works with | Sugar: 0.82 – 0.88 |
| Updated | July 25, 2010 |
| Developer | Nostalghia |
| Homepage | http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Activities/Kandid |
| Rating | Not yet rated |
| Downloads | 8541 Statistics |
More about this add-on
Kandid is a combination of image rendering algorithms, genetic programming and interactive aesthetic selection. The program is missing a fitness function, a component you normally expect in an artificial genetic system. The lack of the built in fitness function is done by concept. No mathematical algorithm can decide if a graphic is meaningful for the user. The fitness function in Kandid is replaced by human aesthetic selection.
In other words: In subsequent generations Kandid creates images. The user tolds the program which images are 'cool' or never seen before. The users favorite images have an higher chance to reproduce. Over some generation the user finds interesting graphical shapes and color combinations.
An introduction can be found at: http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Activities/Kandid
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Support
Support for this add-on is provided by the developer at b dot vehikel at googlemail dot com
Developer Comments
Please report bugs to trac at http://dev.sugarlabs.org/
For creating a new ticket select component "Kandid" .
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Release Notes
Added a layer with circular arcs.
Added Fermat's spiral and a logarithmic spiral to generate sample points.
Added a layer painting circular arcs.
Added a stamp painter for simple star like shapes.
Added a stamp painter for concentric disks.
