How do I simulate a cellular automaton?

Open this page and use the live Riemann Sums tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.

Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.

Can I use my own numbers?

Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a cellular automaton from your own measurements.

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Riemann Sums for a cellular automaton

Simulate a cellular automaton live in your browser. This runs the real Riemann Sums solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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approximating the definite integral

Controls

f(x)

Rectangles approximate the area under the curve. Add more and the Riemann sum converges to the true integral.

Presets

Rectangles

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Data Inspector

Riemann sum20.7111

Exact integral20.8000

Error0.0889

Governing equation

\int_{- 4}^{4} f (x) d x \approx i = 0 \sum 11 f (x_{i}) Δ x = 20.711, Δ x = 0.667 (midpoint)

Reading this result: With n=12 midpoint rectangles the step is dx = 0.667. The midpoint rule already cancels much of the error at each rectangle. Adding subintervals shrinks the error toward the exact integral; midpoint and trapezoid rules converge fastest (error ~1/n²), so from n=12 the estimate tightens quickly as you push toward n=100.

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About this simulation

The full Riemann Sums tool models a cellular automaton with the same numerics engineers and scientists use — running entirely client-side. Change any parameter and the result updates in real time, so you can build intuition, check a design, or teach the concept without spreadsheets or installs.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I simulate a cellular automaton?: Open this page and use the live Riemann Sums tool below — set your inputs and the simulation runs instantly in your browser using real numerics. No install, no account needed.
Is it free?: Yes. The simulation runs free in your browser. A one-time unlock or a Pro plan adds advanced parameters, saved presets, data import, and clean exports.
Can I use my own numbers?: Absolutely — every input is adjustable, and with data import you can drive a cellular automaton from your own measurements.