Create stigmergic curves. Simulation of stigmergic behaviour

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Hello everyone! I’m interested in generating stigmergic networks and was recently inspired by the project “Stigmergic Flows” (https://www.behance.net/gallery/6409797/stigmergic-flows).

In this project, the curves appear thin, elegant, and well-ordered. And it was done in Processing, but still…

However, when I try to recreate a similar effect using Physarealm or Culebra , I end up with a chaotic, tangled, and overly dense structure. As a result, it’s difficult to control the process and achieve the desired outcome.

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What methods or plugins can help generate clean, directional flows without excessive chaos? Is it possible to achieve this in Anemone without diving into C#? I do plan to explore C# or Python in the future for simulating growth and controlling agent behavior, but I’m not at that stage yet.

I know this thread has been discussed before, but I’d really appreciate any advice or examples! :pray:
Agent trails Physarealm.gh (1.2 MB)

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I’m sorry @PeterFotiadis :relieved:

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Time flies. Start walking the walk.

BTW: Interesting reading (and going from Java to C# is not that difficult)

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:fire:

Yeah, I think so too! I’m already in Processing…

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BTW: various rhings related (and not):

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Hi @mohovilka, the example in your original post is from a former student of mine (Umberto Pignatti Morano, 2012 class), nice to see it referenced!

You can get started with the logic of stigmergy from here (examples in Processing):

And here in Grasshopper (both in C# and using only components + plugins - check the 02-00_stigmergy - basic - intuition.gh example):

I hope this can get you started!

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Wow, this is amazing! What a treasure trove of knowledge and resources!:eyes:
It covers everything—from object-oriented programming fundamentals to code from thesis sessions and workshops. Truly an incredible find!
@ale2x72 huge thanks for sharing this - deeply appreciated!:pray:

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Could you please conclude the thread with a traditional moral and choose an illustration on the topic - maybe something with wild bees or ant and termite colonies? :honeybee:

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Moonwalking, backwards…:face_with_raised_eyebrow:

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Here you are:

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Moral: Long is the path (and hilly).

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