Utilizing Boids Simulation and Spatial Mapping to Enhance User Engagement in Mixed Reality Environment

Underwater life attracts much interest from a wide range of age populations, from senior to younger generations. To align this interest with the digital exposure surrounding the young generation, we developed a fish schooling simulation as an underwater life representative in Mixed Reality technology. To create this simulation, we utilized Boids algorithm and combined it with spatial mapping technology to allow the simulation to interact with user’s space. Our project also allows users to not only see how fish move and look but also how they interact based on user movements. Therefore, the simulation creates a realistic and unique experience for the users, encouraging them to interact in an innovative way with real-time spatial mapping, more freedom for exploration, and enhancing the sense of the animal's presence.