Caitlin Akai

Research
Virtual Beluga Project - Vancouver Aquarium
Actual screen shot from our Virtual Beluga Interactive Prototype which shows realistically swimming Beluga in a wild grouping (pod) created via 3d real-time graphics and artificial intelligence systems.
Publications
Blending Science Knowledge and AI Gaming Techniques for Experiential Learning
Journal Article: Journal of the Canadian Games Studies Association, 2007
Vol 1, No 1, pp 1-9

Experiencing Belugas: Action Selection for an Interactive Aquarium Exhibit
Journal Article: Adaptive Behavior , Special Issue on Action Selection, 2007
Vol 15, No 1, pp 99-113
Blending Science Knowledge and AI Gaming Techniques for Experiential Learning
Conference Proceedings: Canadian Game Studies Association (CGSA), 2006
8 pages
Toronto, Canada

Designing an adaptive multimedia interactive to support shared learning experiences
Conference Proceedings: ACM SIGGRAPH 2006 Educators Program, 2006
6 pages
Boston, USA
ACM
Shifting Boundaries: the Ontological Implications of Simulating Marine Mammals
Conference Proceedings: New Forms Festival Conference, Museum of Anthropology, 2005
7 pages
Vancouver, Canada