Boids (Flocks, Herds, and Schools: a Distributed Behavioral Model)A slightly more elaborate behavioral model was used in the early experiments. It included predictive obstacle avoidance and goal seeking. Obstacle avoidance allowed the boids to fly through simulated environments while dodging static objects. For applications in computer animation, a low priority goal seeking behavior caused the flock to follow a scripted path. In cooperation with many coworkers a
