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An evolving ontogenetic cellular system for better adaptiveness.

Mathieu S Capcarrece1

  • 1Computer Science Institute, College Propedeutique, University of Lausanne, CH-1015 Lausanne, Switzerland. mathieu@capcarrere.org

Bio Systems
|September 8, 2004
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We introduce Phuon, a novel cellular system enhancing adaptability and robustness by incorporating development, unlike brittle cellular automata. This developmental approach aims for robust problem-solving capabilities in uncertain environments.

Area of Science:

  • Computational intelligence
  • Developmental systems
  • Artificial life

Background:

  • Classical cellular systems like cellular automata (CA) exhibit brittleness and lack adaptability in uncertain environments.
  • Existing CA models often fail to incorporate mechanisms for growth and development, limiting their robustness.
  • There is a need for more adaptive and robust computational systems capable of handling environmental uncertainties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce Phuon, an original cellular system designed to overcome the limitations of classical cellular automata.
  • To integrate ontogeny (growth and development) into cellular systems to enhance adaptability and robustness.
  • To develop a developmental system capable of problem-solving by mapping global behaviors to local cellular rules.

Main Methods:

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  • Development of a novel cellular system named Phuon.
  • Incorporation of ontogeny, growth, and development as mechanisms for adaptation and robustness.
  • Utilizing a specific form of genetic programming to map desired global system behavior to local cell behavior.

Main Results:

  • Preliminary results indicate that the Phuon system demonstrates enhanced adaptability compared to traditional cellular automata.
  • The integration of developmental processes shows promise in improving system robustness in uncertain conditions.
  • The genetic programming approach has shown potential in linking global system objectives with local cellular rules.

Conclusions:

  • The Phuon system, by incorporating ontogeny, offers a more robust and adaptive alternative to classical cellular automata.
  • The developmental approach is a viable strategy for creating more resilient computational systems.
  • Further research and development are warranted to fully realize the problem-solving potential of developmental systems like Phuon.