cognitive and behavioral modeling of environmental users: Integrating an agent-based model and a statistical model into a user model Geometric

This paper describes our user model (Virtual User) for behavior simulation. The model simulates the goals, social traits, perception, and physical behaviors of users in built environments. It includes three major components: geometric modeling and motion control; cognitive modeling that enables Virtual Users to understand the environment model; and behavioral modeling that seamlessly integrates sources of theoretical and practical environment-behavior studies, statistics from a field study, and an Artificial Life approach. By inserting the Virtual Users into our environment model and letting them "explore" it on their own volition, our system reveals the interrelationship between the environment and its users. 2006 Springer. Printed in the Netherlands.

Geometric, cognitive and behavioral modeling of environmental users: Integrating an agent-based model and a statistical model into a user model Conference Paper