Title :
Virtual actors and avatars in a flexible user-determined-scenario environment
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
VRaptor, a VR system for situational training that uses trainer-defined scenarios is described. The trainee is represented by an avatar; the rest of the virtual world is populated by virtual actors, which are under the control of trainer-defined scripts. The scripts allow reactive behaviors, but the trainer can control the overall scenario. This type of training system may be very useful in supplementing physical training
Keywords :
computer based training; digital simulation; emergency services; police; safety; training; virtual reality; VR system; VRaptor; avatar; flexible user-determined-scenario environment; physical training; reactive behavior; situational training; trainee; trainer-defined scenarios; trainer-defined scripts; virtual actors; Animation; Avatars; Buildings; Educational institutions; Humans; Layout; Security; Virtual environment; Virtual reality; Workstations;
Conference_Titel :
Virtual Reality Annual International Symposium, 1997., IEEE 1997
Conference_Location :
Albuquerque, NM
Print_ISBN :
0-8186-7843-7
DOI :
10.1109/VRAIS.1997.583067
