Multi-agent simulation of human activity: a concretization in ergonomics of the technological “course of action” research program

SMACH (Multi-Agent Simulation of Human Activity and Consumption in the Home) is a simulation platform that part EDF’s research development framework. It aims to use anticipate reduce energy consumption at different levels analysis (housing, neighborhood, city, country). The aim this article characterize “course-of-action” technological program by referring several years work. We mainly focus on importance organic relationship between technology human activity we show evolution as follow stages program. This can be seen basis for generalizing specifying effective criteria validating contribution reflection design ergonomics.