Simulating Inter-agent Communication in Disaster Relief Scenarios;
An Initial Implementation of Rescue-MIKE
Takuya Morishita, Ian Frank, Takenori Kubo, Tomomi Kawarabayashi, Hiroki Shimora, Tomoya Nakanishi, Satoshi Tadokoro, Kumiko Tanaka-Ishii, Hitoshi Matsubara
Abstract:
Communication is a vital part of the teamwork that
is required for disaster relief operations.
We have implemented a system, Rescue-MIKE, which simulates the
conversations that can be expected between large numbers of relief
workers and controllers working in a rescue domain.
Our system uses multiple agents (Director, Continuity, Background and
Monitors agents) to collect information from a simulated disaster
scenario.
It then produces a dialogue that fits the actions of the agents in the
domain.
We describe the implementation of our system, and also introduce
walkie-talkie protocols that represent an initial formalisation of
the conversation possibilities for this type of dialogue.
We discuss the likely applications of our system and protocols, which
include knowledge elicitation about disaster relief control methods,
automated relief support systems, and public education about the
dangers of earthquakes.
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