An approach for integrating 3D virtual worlds with multiagent systems

Jeanne Blair, Fuhua Lin

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Abstract

Education is incorporating more and more of the capabilities provided by the Internet. One such move is the incorporation of 3D virtual worlds in the learning environment. Another is the increasing development of multiagent systems that support the learner or the tutor. Integrating pedagogically based multiagent systems with 3D virtual worlds could provide a more engaging immersive learning environment. This paper explores the feasibility of integrating a 3D virtual world with a pedagogical multiagent system named QuizMASter, an educational game for elearning that helps students learn their course material through friendly competition. The integration was developed by devising, implementing and testing an approach using open source technologies, namely, Open Wonderland and JADE. The result is encouraging as the integration is technically feasible, not overly difficult and opens a door to further integration opportunities.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - 25th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops, WAINA 2011
Pages580-585
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event25th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops, WAINA 2011 - Biopolis, Singapore
Duration: 22 Mar. 201125 Mar. 2011

Publication series

NameProceedings - 25th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops, WAINA 2011

Conference

Conference25th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Information Networking and Applications Workshops, WAINA 2011
Country/TerritorySingapore
CityBiopolis
Period22/03/1125/03/11

Keywords

  • 3D Virtual Worlds
  • Education
  • Multi User Virtual Environment
  • Multiagent Systems

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