The Loop‑Lifeform: A Browser‑Native Cyclical Entity Built from Behaviour, Rhythm, and Collapse

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Cyclical behavior, rhythmic state transitions, and user feedback can be synthesized into an interactive, browser-native entity (the Loop-Lifeform) to explore the intersection of computational behavior, conceptual art, and interactive system design. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.METHODOLOGICAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Matthew Arthur Carlo; Matthew Arthur Carlo; Matthew Carlo Carlo; Matthew Carlo; Matthew Carlo

doi:10.5281/zenodo.20747876

June 18, 2026Open Access

The Loop‑Lifeform: A Browser‑Native Cyclical Entity Built from Behaviour, Rhythm, and Collapse

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This research aims to explore the concept of an interactive, cyclical entity that evolves through user interaction.
Developed a self-contained HTML app implementing a state machine with five phases: calm, rising, peak, collapse, regenesis.
Created a rhythmic oscillator to drive internal energy and a stimulus-response layer reacting to user input.
Included a companion document detailing the Loop-Lifeform's ontology, behaviour engine, and interaction patterns.
The Loop-Lifeform evolves and adapts based on user interactions, showcasing dynamic mood changes through color and motion.
Through various states, it teaches users about cyclical behaviour and the dynamics of collapse and renewal.
It presents a new form of computational metaphysics and interactive art, merging technology and conceptual design.

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Experimental entity demonstrates cyclical behavior in a browser-native system, highlighting user interaction and feedback.

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