David Baraff

David Baraff is a computer scientist and engineer known for his work in computer graphics, physics simulation, and robotics. He has contributed significantly to how virtual environments and animations are created, particularly in simulating realistic motion and physical interactions. Baraff's research helps improve the realism of computer-generated imagery in movies, video games, and robotic systems, enabling virtual objects to move and respond as they would in the real world. His work combines physics, mathematics, and computer science to develop algorithms that make digital simulations more accurate and convincing.