On the Use of Virtual Animals with Artificial Fear in Virtual Environments

@article{DelgadoMata2007OnTU,
  title={On the Use of Virtual Animals with Artificial Fear in Virtual Environments},
  author={Carlos Delgado-Mata and Jes{\'u}s Ib{\'a}{\~n}ez and Simon Bee and Rocio Ruiz-Rodarte and Ruth Aylett},
  journal={New Generation Computing},
  year={2007},
  volume={25},
  pages={145-169}
}
Virtual environments are often static and empty of life. One way of combating this problem is by populating the environment with autonomous agents that behave in a life-like manner. This paper discusses the incorporation of animals into such environments and the definition of appropriate behaviours that enrich the experience. Reynolds’ flocking algorithm is extended to incorporate the effects of emotions, in this case fear. Deer are used as an example of flocking mammals and an autonomous agent… 
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