Modelling and simulating exit selection during assisted hospital evacuation process using fuzzy logic and unity3D

Mohammad Abir, Intiaz and Ali Moustafa Allam, Ali Ahmed and Mohd Ibrahim, Azhar (2021) Modelling and simulating exit selection during assisted hospital evacuation process using fuzzy logic and unity3D. International Journal of Advanced Computer Science and Applications (IJACSA), 12 (12). pp. 902-908. ISSN 2158-107X E-ISSN 2156-5570

	PDF (Article) - Published Version Restricted to Repository staff only Download (2MB) | Request a copy
	PDF (Scopus) - Supplemental Material Restricted to Repository staff only Download (617kB) | Request a copy

Abstract

Evacuation procedures are an integral aspect of the emergency response strategy of a hospital. Evacuation simulation models help to properly evaluate and improve evacuation strate- gies. However, the issue of exit selection during evacuation is often overlooked and oversimplified in the evacuation simulation models. Moreover, most of the available evacuation simulation models lack integration of movement devices and assisted evacu- ation features. However, finding a solution of these limitations is a necessity to properly evaluate evacuation strategies. To tackle this problem, we propose an effective approach to model exit selection using a fuzzy logic controller (FLC) and simulate assisted hospital evacuation using Unity3D game engine. Our research demonstrates that selecting exits based on distance only is not sufficient for real life situation because it ignores the unpredictability of human behavior. On the contrary, the use of the proposed FLC for exit selection makes the simulation more realistic by addressing the uncertainty and randomness in an evacuee’s decision-making process. This research can play a vital role in future developments of evacuation simulation models.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	8484/95900
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Evacuation simulation; exit selection; fuzzy logic; unity3D
Subjects:	T Technology > T Technology (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Engineering Kulliyyah of Engineering > Department of Mechatronics Engineering
Depositing User:	Dr Azhar Mohd Ibrahim
Date Deposited:	03 Jan 2022 11:08
Last Modified:	21 Jan 2022 08:53
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/95900

Actions (login required)

View Item