Implementation of multi-agent system using fuzzy logic towards shopping center simulation

摘要

A computer simulation tool has a purpose to simulate real-world phenomenon using mathematical and computational calculations to run the simulations and provide a detailed report as the result of the simulation. By using a computer simulation tool, users can retrieve information relevant to the simulation area in a relatively short time. In this paper, the author presents a prototype of multi-agent simulation tool for shopping centers. The shopping centers and all its components are presented in a simulated 3D environment. The simulation tool is built by using Unity3D engine for building 3D environment and running the simulation. The shopping behavior of the agents in the simulation is performed with a fuzzy logic calculation with the basis of the agent's knowledge. This simulation tool is tested by experts for its ability to simulate and gives accurate information of the simulation. The result of the simulation shows that the implementation of the multi-agent system in shopping centers can show the general idea of people's activities in shopping centers.