Simulating 3D Humanoid Ragdoll Physics Using Velocity Verlet Integration, Pin Constraints, and Rigid Body Collision Systems

Alternative Title

Simulating 3D Humanoid Ragdoll Physics

Authors

Son D. Nguyen, Southern Methodist UniversityFollow

Subject Area

Computer Science, Physics

Abstract

Ragdoll physics simulates realistic character collapse with physical realism by responding to environmental forces rather than using predefined animations.

Degree Date

Spring 5-17-2025

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

M.I.T.

Department

Programming

Advisor

Gary Brubaker

Number of Pages

29

Format

.pdf

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 4.0 License

Recommended Citation

Nguyen, Son D., "Simulating 3D Humanoid Ragdoll Physics Using Velocity Verlet Integration, Pin Constraints, and Rigid Body Collision Systems" (2025). Programming Theses and Dissertations. 3.
https://scholar.smu.edu/guildhall_programming_etds/3