Evolutive design of car silhouettes using an interactive genetic algorithm

So as to create innovative car silhouettes, we propose in this technical report a model based on an Interactive Genetic Algorithm using an encoding of a design solution by a Fourier analysis approach. This model permits the designer to browse through generations of car profiles from an initial population of existing silhouettes. By qualitatively assessing each individual, the user converge towards solutions complying with his/her requirements and so potentially create novelty. We describe here tests for assessing the efficiency of this innovative design platform. These tests are based on a similarity matrix, a similarity measure being the perceived distance between two cars silhouettes. The results show a really satisfactory behavior of the model and open perspectives thanks to its flexible and extensible aspects.

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Source https://hal.science/hal-00797020
Author Cluzel, François, Yannou, Bernard, Dihlmann, Markus
Maintainer CCSD
Last Updated May 13, 2026, 14:29 (UTC)
Created May 13, 2026, 14:29 (UTC)
Identifier hal-00797020
Language en
Rights https://about.hal.science/hal-authorisation-v1/
contributor Laboratoire Génie Industriel - EA 2606 (LGI) ; CentraleSupélec
creator Cluzel, François
date 2010-05-13T00:00:00
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harvest_source_title test moissonnage SELUNE
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