Ahmad Zakwan Azizul Fata, Mohd Shafry Mohd Rahim, Sarudin Kari
MaGIC-X (Media and Games Innonovation Centre of Excellence
UTM-IRDA Digital Media Centre
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia
Johor, Malaysia
Zakwan.fata@gmail.com, shafryr@utm.my, sarudin@utm.my
ABSTRACT. One of the most famous approaches to simulate a large density crowd is by applying the social force model. This model can be successfully used to simulate agents’ movement in real-world scenarios realistically. Nevertheless, this is very simple and not suitable to simulate a complex pedestrian flow movement. Hence, this research proposes a new novel model for simulating the pilgrims’ movements circling the Kaabah (Tawaf). These rituals are complex yet unique, due to its capacity, density, and various demographics backgrounds of the agents (pilgrims). It also had a certain set of rules and regulations that must be followed by the agents. Due to these rules, the Tawafcan introduce irregularities in the motion flow around the Kaabah. In order to make the simulation realistically, each agent will be assigned with different attributes such as; age, gender and intention outlook. The three parameters mentioned above, are the main problems that need to be solved in this research in order to simulate a better crowd simulation than previous studies. The findings of this research will contribute greatly for Hajj management in term of controlling and optimizing the flow of pilgrims during Tawaf especially in the Hajj season.
KEYWORDS. Autonomous Agents; Crowd Simulation; Hajj.
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