Computer characters and eventually robots could learn complex motor skills like walking and running through trial and error, thanks to a milestone algorithm. Computer characters and eventually robots ...

Rise of the Planet of the Apes proved that a motion-capture performance can capture audiences’ attention. And a mocap character doesn’t need to be a lovable blue cat person to win people over.

Whether it’s in a video game or at a kiosk at a mall, interacting with a computer-generated character can sometimes be an eye-rolling experience. Its responses are limited and often not helpful and ...

Computer characters and eventually robots could learn complex motor skills like walking and running through trial and error, thanks to a milestone algorithm developed by a University of British ...