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Subject: UW-CSE Colloq / 5-9-2000 / O'Brien / Georgia Tech / Generating Synthetic Motion Using Physically Based Simulation
UW-CSE Colloq / 5-9-2000 / O'Brien / Georgia Tech / Generating Synthetic Motion Using Physically Based Simulation
*NOTE* This lecture will be broadcast live via the Internet. See
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UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON
Seattle, Washington 98195
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
Box 352350
(206) 543-1695
COLLOQUIUM
SPEAKER: James O'Brien, Georgia Institute of Technology
TITLE: Generating Synthetic Motion Using Physically Based
Simulation
DATE: Tuesday, May 9, 2000
TIME: 3:30 pm
PLACE: 134 Sieg Hall
HOST: Zoran Popovic
ABSTRACT:
Realistic synthetic motion is required in applications ranging from
commercial entertainment to surgical training. However, generating
realistic motion for complex objects is a difficult task because of the
large amount of data that must be specified and because humans are very
good at detecting unnatural or implausible motions. I have explored one
possible solution to this problem: using physically based methods to
automatically generate motion for animated objects through the numerical
simulation of their physical counterparts. In particular, I have
developed a series of techniques for modeling the behavior of passive
systems such as water, cloth, and breaking objects, as well as techniques
for coupling multiple, heterogeneous systems together. In this talk, I
will emphasize recent research on modeling fracture propagation in a
dynamically restructured finite element mesh in order to animate objects
that can crack or tear. Because my goal is realistic motion, I will also
discuss evaluation techniques such as user testing and side by side
comparison with high-speed video footage.
Refreshments to follow.
Email: talk-info@cs.washington.edu
Info: http://www.cs.washington.edu