Title :
Visual programming of virtual worlds animation
Author :
Bimbo, Albert Del ; Vicario, Enrico
Author_Institution :
Dipartimento di Sistemi e Inf., Firenze Univ., Italy
Abstract :
In virtual reality interfaces, realistic animation of virtual agents enhances human-computer interaction by supporting direct engagement in the virtual environment. The paper discusses visual programming by example which allows designers to define animation rules by “training” agents, thereby building behavioral rules into specification models that run automatically during the execution of the virtual environment. This allows for direct and effective replication of real-life phenomena and agent reactions to environmental stimuli
Keywords :
computer animation; multimedia computing; realistic images; user interfaces; virtual reality; visual programming; behavioral rules; human-computer interaction; multimedia; programming by example; realistic animation; specification models; training; virtual agents; virtual reality interfaces; virtual worlds animation; visual programming; Animation; Automatic programming; Buildings; Emulation; Graphics; Medical treatment; Personnel; Shape; Virtual environment; Virtual reality;
Journal_Title :
MultiMedia, IEEE