A motivation model for virtual characters

Motivation is an important psychology characteristic for a virtual character. An autonomous virtual characterpsilas behavior and emotion are controlled by motivation and outer stimuli, setting up the computer model of motivation of virtual characters is a hot topic in computer game and human interface. The current state of research on mental models of virtual characters is reviewed. Based on psychology theory, formalization concepts on Maslowpsilas theory are set up. A new motivation model of virtual character is proposed. The model can integrate stimuli, motivation, behavior, emotion and personality together.