From Behavior Modeling to Communication, 3D Presentation and Interaction: an M&S life cycle for serious games for training

Author(s)

Rocha, Rafaela V. ; Campos, Marcio R. ; Boukerche, Azzedine ; Araujo, Regina B. ; Boukerche, A ; Cahill, V ; ElSaddik, A ; Theodoropoulos, G ; Walshe, R

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: 2012 IEEE/ACM 16TH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON DISTRIBUTED SIMULATION AND REAL TIME APPLICATIONS (DS-RT); v. N/A, p. 8-pg., 2012-01-01.

Abstract

The convergence of training simulations with serious games can incite trainees to a more active participation, improving their learning experience and involvement. Games are difficult and expensive to develop thus, methodologies that support both reuse throughout the M&S lifecycle and interoperability are critical. There are different M&S methodologies proposed to facilitate the development of new serious games for training. However, these methodologies typically do not provide support to the whole M&S life cycle, from behavior modeling to communication and 3D presentation and interaction. In this paper, we introduce an M&S methodology to create, reuse and interoperate 3D serious games for training. We refined and validated this methodology by applying it in a practical undergrad discipline, in which students modeled dozens of emergency management training simulations: from START triage and fire fighting to emergency command and operations system. As results, we present a few developed scenarios. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 08/57870-9 - Critical Embedded Systems Institute
• Grantee: Jose Carlos Maldonado
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
• FAPESP's process: 10/07179-8 - Operation of a robotic arm by hadicapped people using a Wiimote
• Grantee: Bruno Seiva Martins
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Scientific Initiation