How do I simulate a slime mold?

Open this page and use the live Traffic Flow 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 slime mold from your own measurements.

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Traffic Flow for a slime mold

Simulate a slime mold live in your browser. This runs the real Traffic Flow solver — adjust the inputs, watch it respond instantly, and export the result. No install, no account.

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Nagel–Schreckenberg model · phantom jams

Controls

Speed1×

A ring road of cars. Random braking alone creates “phantom” traffic jams that travel backward — no accident needed.

Presets

Density

Random braking

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Data Inspector

Cells160

Avg speed0.00

Density0.30

ModelNagel–Schreckenberg

Governing equation

q = ρ v = 0.30 \times 0.00 = 0.000

Reading this result: Above critical density: stop-and-go waves dominate. Average speed drops sharply — this is the falling branch of the fundamental diagram.

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About this simulation

The full Traffic Flow tool models a slime mold 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 slime mold?: Open this page and use the live Traffic Flow 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 slime mold from your own measurements.