Emergency exit planning and simulation environment using gamification, artificial intelligence and data analytics

Abstract In our research, we explore methods to utilize gamified building data models and data analytics. In this paper, we present a study, where an emergency exit planning and simulation platform is implemented with a commercial center gamified data model. In the study, we compare various emergency exit location options and search the critical areas for customer evacuation. Customized user profiles are used to estimate the movement capabilities of elderly and handicapped people. The feasibility of data analytics methods for analyzing the simulation results is examined. The results show that simulations based on gamification are well-suited tools emergency exit evaluations.