Cartesian Coordinates

Vectors

Calculating Distance

Dot Product

Cross Product

AutoPilot

In this project, you will learn about the fundamental mathematics used in moving characters around in a game environment. You will follow along as geometry and trigonometry is used to develop methods that move and turn game characters.  With these techniques you'll put together an auto-navigating character that represents the basis of the simple artificial intelligence used in developing non-player characters.  In doing this you will discover the mathematics behind some of Unity's most used Vector and Angle manipulating methods. 

The Mathematics of AI

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Vectors Part 1

Vectors Part 2

Vectors Part 3

S0202.mp4

S0203.mp4

S0204.mp4

In this tutorial, students will begin an exploration of vectors and discover their importance in measuring game environment space as well as defining direction and movement of game characters. Students will then learn how to manipulate vectors to modify their size and effect the movement of game characters. 

S0202Starter.zip

S0202Solution.zip

AI, ML Curricular Framework Resources 

In this unit students will begin an exploration of vectors and discover their importance in measuring game environment space as well as defining direction of movement of game characters.

In this unit students will continue exploring vectors and use them to calculate a velocity for the movement of game characters toward a goal location.

In this unit students will learn how to determine the size of a vector to determine when a character has reached its goal as well as have AI characters follow a player character.

Vectors

1. Vectors Part 1

2. Vectors Part 2

3. Vectors Part 3

Complete this tutorial