MarI/O - Machine Learning for Video Games

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Published 2015-06-13

MarI/O is a program made of neural networks and genetic algorithms that kicks butt at Super Mario World.
Source Code: pastebin.com/ZZmSNaHX
"NEAT" Paper: nn.cs.utexas.edu/downloads/papers/stanley.ec02.pdf
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en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroevolution
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionary_algorithm
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_neural_network
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Music at the end is Cipher by Kevin MacLeod

All Comments (21)

@alanbecker 9 years ago

That is downright fascinating. Makes me wish I went into programming.
@Kevinofrepublic 6 years ago

I like how the fittest generation figured out spin jumping is the safest option because it kills most things it lands on or touches. Good job skynet
@jyk000 2 years ago

This video was my first exposure to neural networks when I was in high school. Now I’m a machine learning engineer at Google.
@Bromon655 1 year ago

This video got me interested in neural networks for the first time. Now, I am living in my mom's basement having accomplished zero with my life since that point. My family says I am becoming a burden on them. Thanks SethBling!
@xET3RNALxEVOx 9 years ago

First Super Mario World THEN THE WORLD
@marmoripelaao9830 8 years ago

That's pretty NEAT
@BlueAntiBlue 1 year ago

This video got me interested in neutral networks many years ago, and now I'm a software manager running one of the most AI centric teams at one of Europes largest companies! Thanks Sethbling!
@arm9180 3 years ago

This was everyone's inspiration for learning ML
@AntVenom 9 years ago

Absolutely amazing! I love how you explained this!
@McDanny420 9 years ago

0/10 No armor stands
@franarteaga6355 5 years ago

A year ago I used this video to explain to my class what artificial intelligence was (or something like that, I don't remember) since I live in Mexico I had to translate and explain everything. Thanks for the video :) I learned, my classmates were entertained and I gave my teacher a good impression
@henrysteven137 1 year ago

this video is what got me interested in neural networks. from here I started reading further into it, got intimidated, and gave up on the spot.
@bigstink7167 9 years ago

When are we going to see MarI/O do a credits warp?
@Userjdanon 6 years ago

I started studying computer science 2015. I really never knew much about computer science. I started in the first semester with a programming course and came across this video and I was fascinated by this! Now in the last semester, I am writing my bachelorthesis in neural networks! You were my inspiration!
@raphaelcardoso7927 1 year ago

This video got me into neural networks. Today I'm a PhD candidate on neuromorphic hardware. Thanks SethBling!
@kacywatson6314 5 years ago

Let’s see if Mar/IO can complete the full game Live on YouTube.
@LikeButton7 8 years ago

Then one day Mario became aware he existed… that day was known as judgment day
@tfortrevor1012 9 years ago

And this is the prequel to Terminator
@kishpawar 2 years ago

Revisiting this video today. This the video that got me into AI. I'm a Deep Learning Engineer today. Thanks, SethBling. Cheers!
@smellthel 4 months ago

This used to blow my mind. Now, these are everywhere and more advanced than ever. Technology has improves so fast I can’t believe it.