A control theory approach for real-time animation of artificial agents

We propose basic mechanisms in support to autonomous, artificial animated agents. We use an approach based on robotics control theory, dealing with physics constraints and dynamics and kinematics issues, providing a well structured way to control the agent resources. We validate the mechanisms by presenting three computer animated platforms with different structures (sensors, actuators, and dynamics) which have used them. As a practical result, our animated agents are able to perform different tasks on the top of the same control structure.