A nervous system model for direct dynamics animation control based on evolutionary computation
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Abstract
In this paper, we approach the relevant problem of controlling locomotion of articulated figures taking Physics into account. The model proposed in this work determines the forces that actuate the articulated figure in order to obtain a desired locomotion goal. The controller developed for that purpose is based on some of the works on control of neuro-musculoskeletal representations of articulated figures and on neural oscillators encountered in the literature. Our model, however, takes a more generic approach using evolutionary computation and is capable of automatically generating motion gaits while maintaining stability independently of the environment and of the controlled articulated figure. The limitations of the proposed controller are also discussed.
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