We developed a method for efficient collision/separation detection for objects moving with highly complex environments. The method is based on improved algorithm which uses bounding volume hierarchies of fixed direction hulls (k-DOPs). Better results were obtained using extended fixed direction hulls, which surround free space around moving object in large scenes.
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