Table 1 Components of the example ABM

From: Simulating exposure-related behaviors using agent-based models embedded with needs-based artificial intelligence

Need

Activity

Object

Environment

Mathematical model

Rest

Sleep

Bed

Residence

Linear function

Hunger

Eat breakfast

Food

Residence

Linear function

Hunger

Eat lunch

Food

Residence and workplace

Linear function

Hunger

Eat dinner

Food

Residence

Linear function

Income

Work

Occupational objects

Workplace

Step function

Travel

Commute to work

Transport

Outdoors

Step function

Travel

Commute from work

Transport

Outdoors

Step function

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