Alpha Wolf was an exploration into the representations and processes required to allow synthetic characters to learn dynamic social hierarchies. The installation features a pack of virtual wolves who form social relationships with each other. Three people interact with the virtual pack at the same time, each playing the role of one wolf pup in a new litter. Participants direct their pups with a microphone (into which they howl, growl, whine or bark to affect how their pups interact with their packmates) and a mouse (to tell their pups where to go).

Our wolves feature a simple model of social behavior, incorporating learning, emotion, perception and development.

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