Creating an Anthropomorphic Folktale Animal: A Pilot Study on Character Design Creativity Derived From Autonomous Behavior Generation Powered by Reinforcement Learning

• Published in: Computer animation and virtual worlds Vol. 36; no. 1
• Main Authors: Yang, Hongju, Hong, Seung Wan
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, USA John Wiley & Sons, Inc 01.01.2025; Wiley Subscription Services, Inc
• Subjects: Animation; anthropomorphic imaginary animals from folklore; Anthropomorphism; autonomous behavioral generation; Behavior; character design creativity; Creativity; Design; Pilot projects; reinforcement learning agent; serendipitous behavioral responses; State machines
• ISSN: 1546-4261; 1546-427X
• DOI: 10.1002/cav.70013

ABSTRACT Popular in fantasy films, games, and extended reality, anthropomorphic animals often rely on animator creativity and real animal observation for behavior visualization. This artistic approach captures emotional traits but lacks uncovering diverse, unanticipated behaviors beyond creators...