Animal Farm—a complex artificial life 3D framework

Attila Kiss; Gábor Pusztai

doi:10.2478/ausi-2021-0004

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Animal Farm—a complex artificial life 3D framework

Acta Universitatis Sapientiae, Informatica

Volume 13 (2021): Issue 1 (June 2021)

By: Attila Kiss and Gábor Pusztai

Open Access

|Jul 2021

Abstract

The development of computer-generated ecosystem simulations are becoming more common due to the greater computational capabilities of machines. Because natural ecosystems are very complex, simplifications are required for implementation. This simulation environment o er a global view of the system and generate a lot of data to process and analyse, which are difficult or impossible to do in nature. 3D simulations, besides of the scientific advantages in experiments, can be used for presentation, educational and entertainment purposes too. In our simulated framework (Animal Farm) we have implemented a few basic animal behaviors and mechanics to observe in 3D. All animals are controlled by an individual logic model, which determines the next action of the animal, based on their needs and surrounding environment.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ausi-2021-0004 | Journal eISSN: 2066-7760

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Language: English

Page range: 60 - 85

Submitted on: Jan 8, 2021

Accepted on: Apr 23, 2021

Published online: Jul 8, 2021

Published in print: Jun 1, 2021

Published by: Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania

In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services

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© 2021 Attila Kiss, Gábor Pusztai, published by Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania
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