Title: Rise of the Machines: AI for Games and Simulation

Speaker: Bill Klein, Ph.D.  Founder of Klein Computing and Wisp Games

Date/Time: Tuesday, October 12, 2010, 10:00 am – 11:00 am MST      

Location: CSRI Building/Room 90 (Sandia NM), 940/1103 (Sandia CA)

Brief Abstract: In this talk we discuss the concepts behind the design of the RAIN software engine for implementing AI behavior in games and simulation.  We will cover important aspects of situated intelligence, goal oriented behavior for virtual actors, and applications of AI to simulated environments.  The talk will include demonstrations of applied AI behavior within the Xbox Avatar system.

CSRI POC: Jon Whetzel, 505-284-5640