The NEAT package contains source code implementing the NeuroEvolution of Augmenting Topologies method. The source code is written in C++. NEAT is a method for evolving speciated neural networks of arbitrary structures and sizes. NEAT leverages the evolution of structure to make neuroevolution more efficient. For more information on NEAT, see our paper on NEAT or the Neuroevolution page.

The package includes implementations of experiments for XOR, single pole balancing, and both Markovian and non-Markovian double pole balancing. A 17-page postscript documentation file is included to make getting started easier.

For answers to common questions, refer to our FAQ .

Please contact kstanley@cs.utexas.edu for comments, including ideas or plans for expanding the open source software.
Versions:
v1.0 8/16/01 kstanley
v1.1 7/14/02 kstanley
-removed extraneous files from package
-fixed array bound error
-made text output default on instead of off