The Optimal Path through the Crowd
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optimal pathAbstract
Have you ever arrived late at a concert and not been able to get a good
view? Had the crowd already formed and there looked to be no good
way to the front? Using collective motion models, we seek the optimal
path to arrive at a better spot if you arrive late. We created a simulation
of a crowd with two classes of agents (informed and naive) and directed
the informed agent along different trajectories. We then analyzed the
forces caused by the surrounding crowd to construct an easier path from
the directional force information. However, our results show that the
developed path is not the optimal method. Through our analysis, we
provide the basis for further investigation into the dynamics of crowds
and developing better ways to infiltrate a crowd.
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