3D Cellular Automata
Explore how simple local rules can build complex 3D structures. This browser lab lets you inspect cellular automata patterns, adjust the simulation, and watch how small rule changes affect the evolving grid.
Rule-driven patterns
Start from a seed state and observe emergent forms created by neighbor-based updates.
Interactive 3D view
Rotate, zoom, and inspect the automata volume to understand how structures grow over time.
Browser-based lab
No account or install is required. The experiment runs in the browser as an educational simulation.
FAQ
What is a 3D cellular automaton?
A 3D cellular automaton is a grid of cells where each cell changes state according to simple rules and neighboring cells.
How should I use it?
Start the simulation, adjust the available controls, and compare how different rule or seed choices change the resulting shape.
Is this a research tool?
It is best treated as an educational browser experiment for visual exploration, not as a scientific modeling environment.