Using inverse kinematics for procedurally generated animation

Matic Vrtačnik (2019) Using inverse kinematics for procedurally generated animation. EngD thesis.

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Abstract

In this diploma thesis we used the FABRIK inverse kinematics algorithm in combination with physics library Bullet and C++ programming language to create a skeletal animation system with the ability to generate dynamic and procedural animation poses in real time. At the beginning we talked about different types of animations found in computer graphics and their pros and cons. We then focused on the implementation of the skeletal animation system. After that we talked about inverse kinematics and described the FABRIK algorithm. With the acquired knowledge we then proceeded to procedural generation of body poses with the help of the Bullet physics library. Finally, we talked about the visualization of skeletal animation and in addition to the problems encountered, we also described possible improvements to the entire system.

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