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The Mathematics of AI

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Intermediate

+60 XP

2 Hours10 Mins

(763)

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Summary

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. 

Project Objective

Discuss the fundamental mathematics used in developing artificial intelligence for game characters.
Understand the importance of vectors to game mechanics
Determine the angles between vectors for use in facing one game object toward another.
Explain the use of the dot product and cross product in working with angles.
Develop a game character that can auto-navigate towards a goal location in a game environment.
 

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Last updated: January 24, 2023

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English

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CourseArtificial Intelligence for Beginners