We present a novel technique for behavioral animation through data‐driven behavior
synthesis. This technique has two key features: it provides natural character behavior and …

This paper presents both an analysis of requirements for user control over simulated
locomotion and a new control technique designed to meet these requirements. The goal is …

Experience indicates that the sense of presence in a virtual environment is enhanced when
the participants are able to actively move through it. When exploring a virtual world by …

Walking-in-place and real-walking locomotion interfaces for virtual environment systems are
interfaces that are driven by the user's actual stepping motions and do not include treadmills …

We have developed a virtual environment system which supports multiple simulations,
including virtual actors. These actors exhibit motor behavior in response to activity in the …

Artist-created animated characters can exhibit stylized, engaging behavior, but require
considerable effort to construct, while interactive applications require numerous motions and …

We present a novel control algorithm for simulating an articulated character performing a
given reference motion and its variations. The unique feature of our controller is its ability to …

This article presents a method of producing gaits by using control mechanisms analogous to
windup toys. The synthesis technique is based on optimization. One of the primary …

In this paper, we investigate the impact of the deformable bodies on the control algorithms
for physically simulated characters. We hypothesize that ignoring the effect of deformable …

This paper surveys the set of techniques developed in computer graphics for animating
human walking. First we focus on the evolution from purely kinematic 'knowledge …