Netlogo simulation: effective for agent based modeling in artificial intelligence

Abstract

Today practical knowledge is as important as theretical knowledge. But the cost of setting up practical l abs is not easy and needs maintenance on a regular basis. But with the emergence of many simulators, practical knowledge can be imparted throug h setting up of virtual laboratories with the help of computers. The cost of maintenance also decreases to alarge extend. Our paper focuses on one such simulator named NETLOGO. NETLOGO is immergingsimulation software for agent based modeling. Itis easilyinstallable in a machine and can be downloaded from the net. It is free software. This paper deals with the usage of NETLOGO from both student and professors perspectives. The paper will state the advantages and disadvantages of the simulator along with a simulation example. Though there are many agent based programming l anguages yet our paper is trying to show the effectiveness of using NETLOGO as asimulator for agent based modeling.