1. Rigid Body Dynamics Simulation
Eugene Paik

2. Introduction What is rigid body dynamics?
In physics, rigid body dynamics is the study of the motion of rigid bodies. (wikipedia)
What is my project about?
My project focuses on accurately graphically simulating these physical interactions between rigid bodies.

3. Applications
Engineering/Architecture
Computer Animation
Video Games
Teaching

4. “State of the Art” Havok physics engine Halo 3 SSBB Starcraft II
Fallout 3
etc.

5. Development
2D vs 3D
What language?
Where to start?

6. Easy Familiar Existing graphics libraries
Java
Easy
Familiar
Existing graphics libraries

7. Overview project.java Vector.java Poly.java Collision Detection
Rotating Bodies
Collision Response

8. Collision Detection Separating Axis Theorem Moving bodies
Rotating bodies

9. Collision Response
How two objects react to each other when they collide
Physics

10. Current State

11. Analysis Changes to the project: 3D -> 2D C++ -> Java
OpenGL → Java Graphics

12. Conclusion Bigger project than expected
Research still being done in area
Collision Detection
Physics
Soft-body dynamics/Liquid dynamics