pedsim

The Pedsim Project is a powerful microscopic pedestrian simulation system that has received many positive reviews. The software is currently composed of a small simulation core and a set of functions that direct the pedestrians' desires. The program generates output in two different forms: POV-Ray files and a data stream that is similar to XML. The stream format enables external viewers to monitor the simulation process in real-time. While the viewers are incredibly useful, they are not currently offered under the GPL license.

The Pedsim Project is an ideal software package for crowd simulations like evacuations, games, and movies. It provides a demonstration animation sequence of sword-fighting warriors. If there is enough demand for this software, the development team plans to improve the code and enhance it by adding a user interface. The Examples page is an extensive resource that includes screenshots, pictures, and short movies.

Initially designed for RedHat Linux (i686) using gcc 3.2.2, and tested on an Opteron 64bit machine with Fedora Core 1, the Pedsim Project is compatible with almost every POSIX-based operating system. However, there may be minor coding changes required for some versions of Windows. The source code is available for download, and there is more code available than presented. Still, it is important to note that not all of the code is offered under the GPL. Contact the development team directly for more information regarding their software offerings.

The simulation presented in this project is highly similar to the one used in their academic project, albeit redesigned from scratch. Their future efforts on this GPL'ed project depend on their customers' feedback. Thus, they encourage the community to provide input on the project's direction and suggest new ideas for how this package can be of service. In conclusion, the Pedsim Project is a simulation software package worth exploring.