Robocode
Build the best. Destroy the rest. In Robocode, you'll program a robotic battletank in Java for a fight to the finish. The game is designed to help you learn AI, and have fun doing it... by building very sophisticated, intelligent robot that destroys the competition!
More details can be found at:
http://robocode.alphaworks.ibm.com/home/home.html
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Task 1: Install the robocode. Get familiarised.
Introductory material can be found at:
http://www-106.ibm.com/developerworks/java/library/j-robocode/index.html
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Task 2:
Use whatever AI technique you wish. There will be a competition among all groups towards the end of the semester. You should also present on the technique(s) you have used.
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