Goal-based communication using BDI agents as virtual humans in training : An ontology driven dialogue system
conference paper
Simulations for training can greatly benefit from BDI agents as virtual humans playing the role of key players. Learning to communicate effectively is a key aspect of training to command a team that is managing a crisis. In this paper, we present a goal-based dialogue system which has been applied to a navy fire-fighting incident simulation, training the commanding officer. The system enables more natural training of communication because agents utilize specialized communication goals. Communication is data-driven where the content is defined by a shared ontology of domain knowledge and tasks. The use of this ontology enables reuse of agent capabilities within the system and enables a tight coupling between the agents and the simulation. © 2011 Springer-Verlag.
TNO Identifier
427592
ISSN
03029743
ISBN
9783642181801
Source title
2nd International Workshop on Agents for Games and Simulations, AGS 2010, 10 May 2010 through 10 May 2010, Toronto, ON. Conference code: 83723
Pages
38-52
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