[visionlist] Novel Object Generation

[Dr. Mark Brady]

The first version of the Digital Embryo Workshop is now available for free
download.  With it, you can

1. Generate novel objects singly or in batches.
2. Control embryo shape by using either random seeds or pre-selected seeds.
3. Control embryo shapes by selecting 6 different types of growth and
programmed cell death (PCD) episodes.
4. Multiple episode types can contribute to the shape of a single embryo.
5. Specify the length of episodes, thus controlling differences in shape
parametrically. 
6. Simulate evolution by growing 2 or more embryos from a single ancestor.
7. Apply textures using 6 different algorithms.
8. Create scenes. 
9. Automatically generate camouflage.
10. Output movies of embryo growth.
11. Open existing files for viewing.
12. Output scene and object images.
13. Output embryos in .obj format for latter input to Maya or other
packages. 

You can do all this without doing any programming.

There is documentation in the help menu.

The downloadable software has an automatic install program.

Enhancements are in the works.

Currently, you will find it at
http://www.psych.ndsu.nodak.edu/brady/downloads.html

Enjoy!

Mark J. Brady

Department of Psychology
North Dakota State University



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