GVU Technical Report Number:
GIT-GVU-94-31
Title:
Simulation of Human Diving
Authors:
Wayne L. Wooten
Jessica K. Hodgins
Abstract:
In this paper we describe a dynamic model and control system for a human
platform diver. The dynamic model is a 38 degree-of-freedom rigid body
model with dynamic parameters similar to those given in the literature
for humans. The control system uses a state machine, algorithms for
balance, and proportional-derivative servos to balance the model on a 10
meter platform, to generate the angular velocity for the dive, and to
perform the maneuvers required during the dive. The motion of the
simulated divers closely resembles video footage of dives performed by
human athletes. The control and simulation techniques presented in this
paper will be useful for analysis of sports performance and as a
source of realistic motion for synthetic actors.
Keywords:
Modeling, simulation techniques, graphics, realistic motion
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