The method implies a reverse engineering of the processes resulting in the mammalian brain. The method extends the brain metaphor in neural network design with genetic algorithms and L-systems, modelling natural evolution and growth. It will be argued that a principle of modularity, which is inherent to the design method as well as the resulting network architectures, improves network performance.
Many researchers take developmental and evolutionary approach for designing neural networks.
Proposed the design method of neural networks based on L system and genetic algorithms. Doc 1 Modelling and implementation in a modular framework - Murre, learning et al. The graph only includes citing articles where the year of publication is known.