Agent-based modelling and simulation through video observation analysis

The understanding of human behaviour in the real world is important aspect of attempts to develop effective tools that simulate humans in areas such as ergonomics, manufacturing, transportation, psychology and architecture. In this research, video observation studies and analysis is applied to understand the individual human behaviour in crowded spaces. Individual human behaviour is modelled and simulated using ‘agents’ with differing characteristics and abilities in a virtual environment. The focus is on developing a simulation method that supports an ‘inclusive’ sustainable environment which allows full participation of the elderly and disabled people in society.