Feedback received from the progress presentation indicates tutors are pleased with my progress and agree that my updated milestones from the initial project proposal have become more accurate and remain appropriate for completion of the project.
During the question period following the presentation I discussed including true physics interactions with the biped, simulating gravity and balance with a true inverted pendulum and support plane.
Lecturers were quick to point out that the scope of this addition is significant, and they expect it to be far too large for a stretch goal. I agree with their assessment and unless I manage to complete the MVP with substantial time remaining, will focus instead on polishing the existing functionality.
Thursday, February 28, 2019
Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Project Milestone Adjustment, 2
Now I have produced a procedural walk for a 2D biped it is an appropriate time to review the remainder of my project – especially with a progress presentation due shortly. Adjusting now will enable me to present a more accurate plan to tutors.
The goals put in place at my last milestone would have achieved the absolute minimum functionality needed to create the 2D procedural gait. While I encountered some issues and had to invest more development time to solve them, I also chose to deviate slightly from my plan to explore, compare and understand the functionality behind the behaviours.
I’m pleased I made this decision as I’m confident I’m in a stronger position to implement the 3D end goal as a result.
The goals put in place at my last milestone would have achieved the absolute minimum functionality needed to create the 2D procedural gait. While I encountered some issues and had to invest more development time to solve them, I also chose to deviate slightly from my plan to explore, compare and understand the functionality behind the behaviours.
I’m pleased I made this decision as I’m confident I’m in a stronger position to implement the 3D end goal as a result.
