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Machine Learning for Flappy Bird using Neural Network and Genetic Algorithm
https://github.com/ssusnic/Machine-Learning-Flappy-Bird

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Machine Learning for Flappy Bird using Neural Network and Genetic Algorithm

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# Machine Learning for Flappy Bird using Neural Network and Genetic Algorithm



Here is the source code for a HTML5 project that implements a machine learning algorithm in the Flappy Bird video game using neural networks and a genetic algorithm. The program teaches a little bird how to flap optimally in order to fly safely through barriers as long as possible.



The complete tutorial with much more details and demo you can find here:  

[http://www.askforgametask.com/tutorial/machine-learning-algorithm-flappy-bird](http://www.askforgametask.com/tutorial/machine-learning-algorithm-flappy-bird)



Here you can also watch a short video with a simple presentation of the algorithm:  

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeWmdojEJf0](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aeWmdojEJf0)



All code is written in HTML5 using [Phaser framework](http://phaser.io/) and [Synaptic Neural Network library](https://synaptic.juancazala.com) for neural network implementation.



![Flappy Bird Screenshot](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ssusnic/Machine-Learning-Flappy-Bird/master/screenshots/flappy_10.png "Flappy Bird Screenshot")



## Neural Network Architecture



To play the game, each unit (bird) has its own neural network consisted of the next 3 layers:

1. an input layer with 2 neurons presenting what a bird sees:

     

     ```

     1) horizontal distance between the bird and the closest gap

     2) height difference between the bird and the closest gap

     ```

     

2. a hidden layer with 6 neurons

3. an output layer with 1 neuron used to provide an action as follows:

     

     ```

    if output > 0.5 then flap else do nothing

     ```

     

![Flappy Bird Neural Network](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ssusnic/Machine-Learning-Flappy-Bird/master/screenshots/flappy_06.png "Flappy Bird Neural Network")



There is used [Synaptic Neural Network library](https://synaptic.juancazala.com) to implement entire artificial neural network instead of making a new one from the scratch.



## The Main Concept of Machine Learning



The main concept of machine learning implemented in this program is based on the neuro-evolution form. It uses evolutionary algorithms such as a genetic algorithm to train artificial neural networks. Here are the main steps:



1. create a new population of 10 units (birds) with a **random neural network** 

2. let all units play the game simultaneously by using their own neural networks

3. for each unit calculate its **fitness** function to measure its quality as:



    ```

    fitness = total travelled distance - distance to the closest gap

    ```

 

    ![Flappy Bird Fitness](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ssusnic/Machine-Learning-Flappy-Bird/master/screenshots/flappy_08.png "Flappy Bird Fitness")



    

4. when all units are killed, evaluate the current population to the next one using **genetic algorithm operators** (selection, crossover and mutation) as follows:



    ```

    1. sort the units of the current population in decreasing order by their fitness ranking

    2. select the top 4 units and mark them as the winners of the current population

    3. the 4 winners are directly passed on to the next population

    4. to fill the rest of the next population, create 6 offsprings as follows:

        - 1 offspring is made by a crossover of two best winners

        - 3 offsprings are made by a crossover of two random winners

        - 2 offsprings are direct copy of two random winners

    5. to add some variations, apply random mutations on each offspring.

    ```

    

5. go back to the step 2



## Implementation



### Requirements



Since the program is written in HTML5 using [Phaser framework](http://phaser.io/) and [Synaptic Neural Network library](https://synaptic.juancazala.com) you need these files:



- **phaser.min.js**

- **synaptic.min.js**



### gameplay.js 

The entire game logic is implemented in **gameplay.js** file. It consists of the following classes:



- `App.Main`, the main routine with the following essential functions:

	- _preload()_ to preload all assets

	- _create()_ to create all objects and initialize a new genetic algorithm object

	- _update()_ to run the main loop in which the Flappy Bird game is played by using AI neural networks and the population is evolved by using genetic algorithm

	- _drawStatus()_ to display information of all units

	

- `TreeGroup Class`, extended Phaser Group class to represent a moving barrier. This group contains a top and a bottom Tree sprite.



- `Tree Class`, extended Phaser Sprite class to represent a Tree sprite.



- `Bird Class`, extended Phaser Sprite class to represent a Bird sprite.



- `Text Class`, extended Phaser BitmapText class used for drawing text.



### genetic.js 



The genetic algorithm is implemented in **genetic.js** file which consists of the following class:



- `GeneticAlgorithm Class`, the main class to handle all genetic algorithm operations. It needs two parameters: **_max_units_** to set a total number of units in population and **_top_units_** to set a number of top units (winners) used for evolving population. Here are its essential functions:



   - _reset()_ to reset genetic algorithm parameters

   - _createPopulation()_ to create a new population

   - _activateBrain()_ to activate the AI neural network of an unit and get its output action according to the inputs

   - _evolvePopulation()_ to evolve the population by using genetic operators (selection, crossover and mutations)

   - _selection()_ to select the best units from the current population

   - _crossOver()_ to perform a single point crossover between two parents

   - _mutation()_ to perform random mutations on an offspring