Axis-Aligned Bounding Box

An Axis-Aligned Bounding Box (AABB) is a simple box used to enclose an object in 3D or 2D space. Its sides are aligned with the coordinate axes (like the x, y, and z axes), meaning it’s always "straight" and not rotated. This box is defined by two points: the minimum and maximum coordinates along each axis. AABBs are commonly used in computer graphics, gaming, and collision detection because they are easy to calculate, compare, and test for overlaps, making them efficient tools for managing complex shapes and scenes.