Neuroevolution: Harnessing Creativity in AI Agent Design
An MIT Press Book by Sebastian Risi, Yujin Tang, David Ha, and Risto Miikkulainen
Foreword by Melanie Mitchell
The online version of the book is now freely available in an open-access HTML format. The print edition will be released later in 2026.
“Covering one of the most influential developments in evolutionary computing, this book is a must read for experts in the field and newcomers alike. Its easily accessible style, combined with illustrative examples and software, provides a comprehensive overview of several decades of work that have married neural-based learning with evolutionary methods.”
-Stephanie Forrest, Professor at Arizona State University
“This book is the one and only comprehensive overview of the field of neuroevolution. It is a superb reference and will undoubtedly long serve as the definitive practical and historical introduction to evolving neural networks.”
-Ken Stanley, SVP at Lila Sciences