Robut

I want to model my char on this

Resources + refrences + inspirations

main points
*3D environment is used as training ground for learning algorithms
*richness of information in the environment is lower than the real world, e.g. lack of sensory data, smell, touch etc
*useful goals can be accomplished Pathfinding, Goal Satisfaction & Pattern Detection
*resources used : opencog, Unity 3d game engine

This is the general direction I want to head in with animation, exploring character creation, scripting, creating 3D environments. Learning how to use the Unreal Development Kit editor and combining this with characters and animation sequences in maya. 





Visualization of Open Trip Planner finding a walking path through Portland, Oregon using the A* algorithm (Euclidean remaining weight heuristic).

Explanation of the problem: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Travelling_salesman_problem in other words, it's attempting to find the shortest route between different points. "The most direct solution would be to try all permutations (ordered combinations) and see which one is cheapest (using brute force search). The running time for this approach lies within a polynomial factor of O(n!), the factorial of the number of cities, so this solution becomes impractical even for only 20 cities"

"Various heuristics and approximation algorithms, which quickly yield good solutions have been devised. Modern methods can find solutions for extremely large problems (millions of cities) within a reasonable time which are with a high probability just 2–3% away from the optimal solution."


Euclidean A* (walk mode) from Andrew Byrd on Vimeo.

Brief

To explore different applications of scripting for 3D characters in games in regards to helping to build a personality for the character and making it's actions believable. This may include things like having the character look at you when you talk to it, instead of facing the opposite direction, small movements triggered by certain events, such as boredom or even implementing a walk path heuristic so the character can follow you or lead the way without bumping in to rocks.




Objectives:
model character,
rig and create basic movements, walking etc
use UDK game engine to put char in 3d world
control movements through scripting
Research and analyse existing uses of scripting for characters in games.