Citation

Bosse T, Gerritsen C, Treur J. Appl. Intell (Dordr.) 2011; 34(1): 87-101.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, Springer)

DOI

10.1007/s10489-009-0182-y

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

To enhance believability of virtual agents, this paper presents an agent-based modelling approach for decision making, which integrates rational reasoning based on means-end analysis with personal psychological and biological aspects. The agent model developed is a combination of a BDI-model and a utility-based decision model in the context of specific desires and beliefs. The approach is illustrated by addressing the behaviour of violent criminals, thereby creating a model for virtual criminals. Within a number of simulation experiments, the model has been tested in the context of a street robbery scenario. In addition, a user study has been performed, which confirms the fact that the model enhances believability of virtual agents. 2009 The Author(s).