“Emergence” by Allen
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E-Tech Type(s):
- Artificial Life
- Haptics
- Interfaces & HCI
Entry Number: 21
Title:
- Emergence
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Description:
Emergence is a PC-based, real-time 3D software system that explores the role of human presence in a world of artificial life. A unique interface system utilizes voice input and a haptic device for tactile feedback. Novel forms of communication between human participants and artificial life forms include symbolic and expressive sounds, gestures, and movements.
A proprietary 3D engine handles rendering and display of 3D, texture-mapped characters and environments, and a physics-based behavior system that enables complex behaviors and interactions between all objects in the environment. A high-level behavior scripting language allows for specification of behaviors and relationships between characters. Sounds are linked to objects and characters to enhance the sense of life and space.
This work is partially funded by a research grant from Intel Corporation.
Other Information:
Director
Rebecca Allen
Programmers
Eitan Mendelowitz
Loren McQuade
John Ying
World Designers
Daniel Shiplacoff
Damon Seeley
Jino Ok
Pete Conolly
Vanessa Zuloaga
Karen Yoo
Rico Magsipoc
Josh Nimoy
Sound Design
Mark Mothersbaugh
Mutato Musika
Additional Sound
Jay Flood
