Actor Model in Simulation
The actor model is widely used in simulations due to its ability to model real-world entities that act independently. Examples include:
Multi-Agent Simulations
Each actor represents an agent in a system. For example, a tank or even an operator in process simulation.
Agents interact through messages, enabling complex behavior modeling.
Distributed Simulations
Simulations that run on multiple machines can use actors to distribute workload efficiently.
Example: Cloud-based simulations of multi site manufacturing processes.
Using Mimic Displays to Visualize the Actor Model
A mimic display is a type of schematic or flow-based representation that helps visualize system behaviors, interactions, and processes. In the context of the Actor Model, mimic diagrams can be used to represent the real-world entities they are simluating.
What I have Built
I have built a project to showcase a realtime actor model. The current project has scripts that implement the Actors written in a Structure Text language. The Actor is compiled and executed in realtime. The mimic displays are composed of both static and dynamic elements. Properties of these elements are updated in real-time to reflect changes in the Actor Model
