Physics of Human Crowds
Alessandro Corbetta, Federico Toschi
Abstract
Understanding the behavior of human crowds is a key step toward a safer society and more livable cities. Despite the individual variability and will of single individuals, human crowds, from dilute to dense, invariably display a remarkable set of universal features and statistically reproducible behaviors. Here, we review ideas and recent progress in employing the language and tools from physics to develop a deeper understanding about the dynamics of pedestrians.
Topics & Concepts
CrowdsSAFERSet (abstract data type)Key (lock)Data scienceComputer scienceHuman–computer interactionComputer securityProgramming languageEvacuation and Crowd DynamicsHuman Mobility and Location-Based AnalysisAnomaly Detection Techniques and Applications