Neuroevolution and Generative and Developmental Systems

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Introductory lecture slides.

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Xin Yao's 1999 survey of methods for evolving artificial neural networks.

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An introductory paper on NEAT.

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A survey of generative and developmental systems, which is also known as "Artificial Embryogeny."

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An introduction to Compositional Pattern Producing Networks (CPPNs), a method for representing and evolving complex patterns and structures.