Extending MAM5 Meta-Model and JaCalIV E Framework to Integrate Smart Devices from Real Environments

Area of Science:

• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence
• Virtual Reality

Background:

• Developing intelligent virtual environments requires robust frameworks for real and virtual world integration.
• Existing models often lack mechanisms to seamlessly bridge the physical and digital realms.

Purpose of the Study:

• To extend the MAM5 meta-model and JaCalIVE framework for creating augmented mirror worlds.
• To enable virtual environments that not only mirror but also complement the real world.
• To incorporate real-world interaction capabilities into agent-based simulations.

Main Methods:

• Extension of the MAM5 meta-model and JaCalIVE framework.
• Introduction of a 'smart resource artifact' component for real-world device access.
• Inclusion of a 'human in the loop' agent for system integration.
• Simulation of a light control system using the enhanced framework.

Main Results:

• The extended MAM5 and JaCalIVE successfully facilitated the development of augmented mirror worlds.
• Smart resource artifacts enabled agents to interact with both virtual and real sensors/actuators.
• Agent-based simulations incorporating real-world elements demonstrated reduced discrepancies between simulated and actual system behavior.

Conclusions:

• The proposed extension enhances intelligent virtual environment development by coupling real and virtual worlds.
• Smart resource artifacts are effective in minimizing the error between simulated and real systems.
• The integration of physical world elements into simulations improves their fidelity and applicability.