Group Modeling: A Unified Velocity‐Based Approach. (20th September 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ren, Z.; Charalambous, P.; Bruneau, J.; Peng, Q.; Pettré, J.
• Is Part Of: Computer graphics forum. Volume 36:Number 8(2017)
• Page Start: 45
• Page End: 56
• Publication Date: 2016-09-20
• Subjects: crowd simulation -- group modeling -- behavioral animation -- velocity obstacles -- Categories and Subject Descriptors (according to ACM CCS): I.3.7 [Computer Graphics]: Three‐Dimensional Graphics and Realism—Animation -- I.6.8 [Simulation and Modeling]: Types of Simulation—Animation; Computer graphics -- Periodicals; 006.605
• DOI: 10.1111/cgf.12993
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0167-7055

Abstract

Abstract: Crowd simulators are commonly used to populate movie or game scenes in the entertainment industry. Even though it is crucial to consider the presence of groups for the believability of a virtual crowd, most crowd simulations only take into account individual characters or a limited set of group behaviors. We introduce a unified solution that allows for simulations of crowds that have diverse group properties such as social groups, marches, tourists and guides, etc. We extend the Velocity Obstacle approach for agent‐based crowd simulations by introducing Velocity Connection; the set of velocities that keep agents moving together while avoiding collisions and achieving goals. We demonstrate our approach to be robust, controllable, and able to cover a large set of group behaviors. Abstract : Crowd simulators are commonly used to populate movie or game scenes in the entertainment industry. Even though it is crucial to consider the presence of groups for the believability of a virtual crowd, most crowd simulations only take into account individual characters or a limited set of group behaviors. We introduce a unified solution that allows for simulations of crowds that have diverse group properties such as social groups, marches, tourists and guides, etc. We extend the Velocity Obstacle approach for agent‐based crowd simulations by introducing Velocity Connection; the set of velocities that keep agents moving together while avoiding collisions and achieving goals. We demonstrate our approach to be robust, controllable, and able to cover a large set of group behaviors.