Real-Time Character Animation Techniques

This report reviews the literature in the field of computer animation and robotics to illustrate the numerous approaches to simulating, controlling and displaying the realistic, real-time animation of virtual characters. Critical analyses of the various high-level approaches are conducted, with a view to identifying key areas of interest for future research in the area of “Real-Time Character Animation Techniques”

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