A Context-Aware Sailing Simulation and Optimization Environment using Artificial Intelligence and Genetic Algorithm

The Project

This project is a machine learning application that is created to use weather conditions to predict the best path for a sailboat in the ocean to maximize speed. By using a genetic algorithm, the simulation I created is able to produce an accurate route for a boat to take.

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Team Comments

I choose to do this project for two reasons. One because of my passions for sailing, boats, and anything water-related. In addition, my passion for computer science and science really pushed me to explore. The lack of technological advancement on sailboats is honestly shocking.

One of the main difficulties was the sheer complexity of a genetic algorithm and learning how to adapt the algorithm to my goals

I am currently creating a more accurate simulation and an application to allow more people to conveniently use my project for their use. If I had more time these things would be my focus.