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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