DocumentCode
3441335
Title
Virtual actors and avatars in a flexible user-determined-scenario environment
Author
Shawver, Dan M.
Author_Institution
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
fYear
1997
fDate
1-5 Mar 1997
Firstpage
170
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;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Virtual Reality Annual International Symposium, 1997., IEEE 1997
Conference_Location
Albuquerque, NM
ISSN
1087-8270
Print_ISBN
0-8186-7843-7
Type
conf
DOI
10.1109/VRAIS.1997.583067
Filename
583067
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