🧬 What is Lenia?
Lenia is an open-source framework for simulating biological patterns and emergent systems using continuous cellular automata. Unlike traditional Boolean-based systems, Lenia's Gaussian kernels create smooth, organic growth patterns resembling natural biological processes.
- Continuous cell density values (0-1) for organic simulation
- Gaussian diffusion for natural pattern formation
- Real-time WebGL visualization tools
🔑 Key Features
Biologically Relevant
Models cellular behavior with Gaussian diffusion patterns and continuous cell density states.
Modular Framework
Customizable rulesets and parameters for experiments in pattern formation and evolutionary systems.
Open Ecosystem
MIT-licensed codebase with full documentation, community contributions, and API access.
🧪 Where is Lenia Used?
Biological Research
Studying pattern formation in developmental biology, including zebrafish pigmentation and seashell morphogenesis.
Artistic Creation
Generating unique organic patterns for digital art, generative design, and procedural content generation in games.
Education
Teaching concepts in cellular automata, computational biology, and nonlinear dynamics with interactive simulations.
AI & ML
Training machine learning models to predict emergent patterns and evolve simulation parameters through genetic algorithms.
🌍 Community & Open Source
Join Our Community
Lenia has active GitHub, Discord, and Slack channels for open discussion of scientific research, algorithm improvements, and creative uses.
License & Contributions
Leniaa is released under the MIT License. All contributions are welcome—enhancements, new examples simulations, documentation, and performance improvements.
- ⭐ Contribute
- 📄 Documentation
- 🧪 Create New Simulationulations
- 🚀 Feature Requests
🚀 Ready to Evolve with Lenia?
Explore the emergent beauty of biological systems through Lenia's continuous cellular automata framework. Access our tools, documentation, and community to start creating today.