TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2011//
TI  - Combining rational and biological factors in virtual agent decision making
JO  - Applied intelligence (Dordrecht, Netherlands)
A1  - Bosse, Tibor
A1  - Gerritsen, Charlotte
A1  - Treur, Jan
SP  - 87
EP  - 101
VL  - 34
IS  - 1
N2  - 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).<p /> 
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SN  - 0924-669X
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10489-009-0182-y
ID  - ref1
ER  -