1. Simulating the Spread of a Virus in a Modern Environment
Tyler Haines 1
Computer Systems Lab

2. Introduction
A real-time simulation of the spreading of a virus in a building
NOT grid based
Simulates the spreading of the virus from host to host
Can see what style of buildings reduce the chance of a virus spreading 2

3. Background
Basic type of virus
Physical
Airborne 3

4. Background Types of pathing Potential field: bad in narrow areas
Probe points: bad with directions 4

5. Background Potential field AI concept for basic directional steering 5 5

6. Background
Main pathing uses “probe points” 6

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8. Development 8

9. Development 9

10. Development 10

11. Results 11

12. Results 12

13. Results
Virus
Smaller hallways cause an increase in people density, and increase the chance of getting infected
Intersection of hallways
Pathing
You cannot rely on only one type of pathing algorithm alone
Potential field + “probe points” 13

14. Questions? 14