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The motion dynamics of snakes and worms

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SIGGRAPH '88: Proceedings of the 15th annual conference on Computer graphics and interactive techniques

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https://doi.org/10.1145/54852.378508

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Legless figures such as snakes and worms are modelled as mass-spring systems. Muscle contractions are simulated by animating the spring tensions. Directional friction due to the surface structure is included in the dynamic model and legless figure locomotion results. Various modes of locomotion are described.

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August 1988

356 pages

ISBN:0897912756

DOI:10.1145/54852

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Aug. 1988
330 pages
ISSN:0097-8930
DOI:10.1145/378456
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