 Evolution Theory to 'Breed' Better F1 Cars Wednesday June 16th, 2004
Researchers at University College London demonstrated in simulations that it was possible to knock crucial tenths of a second off a lap time by tailoring a car's set-up to whatever conditions are faced on the track. In a report to be presented later this month, the scientists will show how they applied genetic algorithms - software that mimics evolution's drive for fitness - to breed the best tuning configurations for racing cars. They said racing teams would be able to set more than 60 variables governing a car's performance including factors such as rev limits, gear ratios and tyre pressures.
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Charles Darwin's theory of evolution could be used to "breed" a new generation of enhanced Formula One racing cars, British computer scientists said on Wednesday.
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