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title: "Machine Learning with Super Mario Brothers"
description: "Using a learning algorithm known as NEAT, this Super Mario World play through is an example of a machine learning how to beat the level on its own. Using an evolutionary…"
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author: "James Lewis"
date: "2015-06-22T14:00:02Z"
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# Machine Learning with Super Mario Brothers


Using a learning algorithm known as NEAT, this Super Mario World play through is an example of a machine learning how to beat the level on its own. Using an evolutionary process, a neural network was built--or learned--to complete the level. The name of the program used to control Mario is called... Mar-I/O.

- N: Neuro
- E: Evolution of
- A: Augmenting
- T: Topologies

The initial play through is fascinating as well as the breakdown of what is going on. Well worth the 5 minutes.

_\[Update... Ryan in the comments provided this MarI/O version modified to factor in score.\]_