A Guide to Symbolic Regression Machine Learning

Key Takeaways:
  • Symbolic regression outputs explicit formulas, not black-box predictions
  • TuringBot runs locally with zero dependencies—download, double-click, done
  • Automatically selects relevant features (variables that don't matter won't appear in formula)
  • Formulas can be deployed anywhere: Excel, SQL, embedded systems, any language

When to Use Symbolic Regression

Use CaseWhy Formulas Help
Scientific researchDiscover governing equations from experimental data
Finance / InsuranceRegulatory-compliant explainable models
Embedded systemsDeploy single equation on microcontrollers
Feature selectionFormula shows which variables actually matter

TuringBot vs. Python Libraries

FeatureTuringBotPySR / gplearn
InstallationSimple installerpip + dependencies (Julia for PySR)
InterfaceGUI + command lineCode only
PerformanceCompiled C++Interpreted / JIT
Cross-validationBuilt-in with visual feedbackManual setup

How It Works

Load a CSV/TXT file → select target variable → click Start. TuringBot tests thousands of formula combinations per second and displays the Pareto front of solutions (accuracy vs. complexity).

TuringBot interface showing symbolic regression optimization

Get Started

Download TuringBot for Windows, macOS, or Linux. Free version available—no Python or environment setup needed.

About TuringBot

TuringBot finds mathematical formulas from data using symbolic regression. Load a CSV, select your target variable, and get interpretable equations—not black-box models.

Free version available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.