Boids Simulation

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Introduction

Boids is an artificial life program that simulates the flocking behavior of birds. Developed by Craig Reynolds in 1986, the term "boids" is derived from "bird-oid objects." This simulation demonstrates how simple rules can create complex emergent behavior, such as flocking, schooling, or herding, observed in nature.

Description

This repository contains a Typescript implementation of the Boids simulation using HTML cavnas. Boids are represented as simple agents that follow three basic rules:

1. Separation: Boids avoid collisions by steering away from nearby flockmates.
2. Alignment: Boids align their direction with nearby flockmates.
3. Cohesion: Boids move towards the average position of nearby flockmates.
4. Attraction: Boids are attracted to nearby flockmates within a certain radius.

Features

• Adjustable simulation parameters such as cohesion radius, alignment radius, attraction radius, and separation radius.
• Interactive canvas rendering of boids' movements.
• Simple and intuitive code structure for easy understanding and modification.

Installation

To run the simulation locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   git clone git@github.com:Clement-Muth/boids-simulation.git
   

2. Navigate to the project directory:

   cd boids-simulation
   

3. Start with yarn dev and go to http://localhost:8008

Usage

• Simulation Controls:
  • Adjust the simulation parameters by modifying the FlockOptions object in the index.ts file.

Contributing

Contributions to this project are welcome! If you have any ideas for improvements or new features, feel free to submit a pull request.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.