Modeling Perceptual and Motor Behavior in a Cognitive Context

This paper describes a project to investigate methods and techniques to represent physical and perceptual activity in the context of cognitive models of human performance. The application of principal interest is that of constructing computer-generated forces (CGFs) for use in large-scale distributed simulations of military forces. Of the several frameworks currently in existence for simulating human behavior at both a cognitive and behavioral level, CHI Systems’ COGNET toolset represents a particularly attractive foundation for creating a tool to develop and execute CGFs. COGNET already possesses features that meet many of the human behavioral requirements of computer generated force models, including particularly its orientation toward representation of real time, multi-tasking work environments. In this paper the authors describe extensions in the capabilities of the COGNET system for construction of CGF applications primarily through enhancements in the areas of sensory and motor abilities and constraints, individual differences, and situational effects. Enhancements in these areas have been accomplished through a number of extensions in which new model features have been developed using recent research results and theories. Although COGNET does not currently incorporate a detailed graphic body model, it offers a versatile tool for integrating with such models with anticipated benefits both in improving the representation of visual activities for COGNET and in providing intelligent guidance for graphic body model behavior. Demonstrations of COGNET models emphasizing perceptual and motor activities are presented.

• Record URL:
  • https://doi.org/10.4271/1999-01-1894
• Availability:
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• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission of SAE International.
• Authors:
  • Glenn, Floyd
  • Zachary, Wayne
  • Le Mentec, J C
  • Loiederman, Eric
• Conference:
  • Digital Human Modeling For Design And Engineering Conference And Exposition
  • Location: Hague , Netherlands
  • Date: 1999-5-18 to 1999-5-20
• Publication Date: 1999-5-18

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Web
• Features: References;
• Serial:
  • SAE Technical Paper
  • Publisher: Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE)
  • ISSN: 0148-7191
  • EISSN: 2688-3627
  • Serial URL: http://papers.sae.org/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Behavior; Cognition; Human factors; Motion; Perception; Simulation
• Subject Areas: Highways; Safety and Human Factors; Vehicles and Equipment;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01851384
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: SAE International
• Report/Paper Numbers: 1999-01-1894
• Files: TRIS, SAE
• Created Date: Jul 14 2022 11:32AM