Dosidicus
A downloadable simulation for Windows
Tamagotchi-style digital pet squid with a simple neural network [research project]
https://github.com/ViciousSquid/Dosidicus/wiki
- Includes tools for visualising and understanding neural networks
- Design your own squid brain with GUI tools - watch it evolve and learn!
- Autonomous Behavior:
- The squid makes autonomous decisions based on current state (hunger, sleepiness, etc.).
- Implements a vision cone for food detection, simulating realistic foraging behavior.
- Hebbian learning algorithm runs every 30 seconds (configurable)
- Experiences from short-term and long-term memory can influence decision-making
- Squid can create new neurons in response to his environment (Neurogenesis)
- Tracks various needs like hunger, sleepiness, happiness, and cleanliness.
- Needs change over time and affect the pet's health and behavior.
- The squid can become sick and die if his needs are neglected.
- Seven different personality types which influence behaviour
| Status | In development |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Release date | 58 days ago |
| Author | ViciousSquid |
| Genre | Simulation |
| Tags | digitalpet, digital-pet-game, Life Simulation, neural-network, Retro, tamagotchi |
| Code license | GNU General Public License v2.0 (GPL) |
| Average session | A few hours |
| Languages | English, Spanish; Castilian, French |
| Inputs | Keyboard, Mouse |
| Accessibility | High-contrast |
| Multiplayer | Ad-hoc networked multiplayer |
| Links | GitHub |



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