The research diary
Exploring classic arcade games with local AI and automated search. Follow the videos, the breakthroughs and what we learn along the way.
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PengoBest published lab score ✓ Verified
Privileged trajectory search · 0 model calls
Whole declared trace/input, two NEW native resets + result-bound pixel/round gates; third whole recording
PleiadsBest published lab score ✓ Verified
Automated policy search · 0 model calls
Exact replay · 2,239/2,239 sampled frames matched
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E006 native5 Search reached 5,750 points at real-time speed with zero model calls; exact Lua-input replay and all 2,239 captured frames matched.
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E006 native5 Search reached 5,600 points at real-time speed with zero model calls; exact Lua-input replay and all 2,168 captured frames matched.
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E006 native5 Search reached 5,540 points at real-time speed with zero model calls; exact Lua-input replay and all 2,156 captured frames matched.
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Read the updateIneffective late switches in E005 motivate broader behavioural exploration in E006.
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