Elbit Systems Will Unveil at ITSEC: 'Smart Entities' Simulation Systems for Counter-Terrorism Training

"Smart Entities" implements decades of operational experience and research conducted with Israel Ministry of Defense

(November 26, 2007) -- Elbit Systems will debut its "Smart Entities" Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Terrorist Computer Generated Forces (TCGF) in Simulation Systems at the upcoming ITSEC exhibition.


"Smart Entities" is based on Israel Defense Forces validated operational experience in dealing with terrorist threats, as well as research conducted with Israel's Ministry of Defense on terrorist behavior in low intensity conflict (LIC) and homeland security (HLS) scenarios. It is also an outgrowth of collaboration with professionals in cognitive Human Behavior Research & Modeling using unique AI technologies.

Elbit Systems has for decades been actively engaged in applying its expertise and technologies to devise counter-terror systems and solutions that answer a full spectrum of terrorist threats. "Smart Entities" incorporates a broad range of terror and urban warfare scenarios and will provide Israel's Defense Forces with a level of high fidelity training that's as real as it gets.

"Smart Entities" features independent goal directed operational missions, dynamic decision making in reaction to threats and environmental changes, real-time path and location finding, cognitive capabilities, teamwork, and operationally researched mass behavior in normal and riot scenarios.

The TCGF application enables enhanced HIC, LIC and HLS full spectrum operations scenarios in all terrains for training, mission rehearsal, operational research and decision support systems.

It features AI decision making using SOAR cognitive architecture, enabling non-deterministic TCGF behavior. It also includes smart and accurate real-time point finding algorithms and path planning algorithms including "Hiding Location" from threats and "Firing Locations" to eliminate the target. Additionally, "Smart Entities" provides realistic teamwork mechanisms and hierarchy according to operationally researched terrorist doctrines.

A direct result of the need to rethink training against terrorism, "Smart Entities" is an effective way to meet today's simulation challenges and assure optimal training for current and future engagements. It generates a dynamic, realistic and diverse combat arena while enhancing training efficiency and providing simplified scenario preparation and training management processes.

Source : Elbit Systems Ltd.