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Sean Psujek1, Jeffrey Ames, Randall D Beer
1Department of Biology, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA. sean.psujek@case.edu
Abstract:
We undertake a systematic study of the role of neural architecture in shaping the dynamics of evolved model pattern generators for a walking task. First, we consider the minimum number of connections necessary to achieve high performance on this task. Next, we identify architectural motifs associated with high fitness. We then examine how high-fitness architectures differ in their ability to evolve. Finally, we demonstrate the existence of distinct parameter subgroups in some architectures and show that these subgroups are characterized by differences in neuron excitabilities and connection signs.
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