Microsoft Technology Licensing, LLC

Athomas Goldberg

Gerald S Edsall

Systems and methods are provided to implement a predictive avoidance algorithm, or 'locomotion assist', to help players maneuver player avatars to avoid collisions, as well as to occupy cover positions. A level of partial system control is exerted to subtly guide player avatars so as to navigate virtual environments, such as towards points of interest or away from obstacles. In this way, a user can navigate a 3-D environment more easily. Ways to decipher a user intent are disclosed, and the same may be employed in the application or removal of partial system control.

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Athomas Goldberg