The creature was evolved in a genetic algorithm using genetic programming trees as the control systems to manipulate servo motors at each body joint.

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He created the genetic algorithm that runs the app after reading programming books and forums, writing the code during his summer vacation and sending mail shots to the tech press to get coverage.

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