MÄK RELEASES B-HAVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE MODULE FOR VR-FORCES

Cambridge, Mass., 8 March, 2007 ―MÄK Technologies (MÄK), a company of VT Systems Inc (VT Systems), today announced the availability of the B-HAVE (Brains for Human Activities in Virtual Environments) Module for VR-Forces, MÄK’s computer generated forces toolkit. The new module uses Kynogon’s Kynapse technology.

This new plug-in leverages advanced AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology from Kynogon to provide more complex and realistic behaviors within VR-Forces. Using the B-HAVE Module, VR-Forces entities can analyze terrain topology, intelligently navigate through complex urban environments, automatically plan and follow paths through 3D building interiors, dynamically avoid collisions with obstacles or other entities, and flee from threats. The B-HAVE Module also extends the set of built-in tasks available to VR-Forces users, to include Hide, Wander, Follow and Flee. It also supports custom behavior scripting in the Lua lightweight programming language.

Pricing & Availability

B-HAVE is a separate plug-in module for VR-Forces and is now available. For more information and pricing, contact sales@mak.com.

"Kynogon is recognized by the video game industry as the best in class AI solution provider. We are now pleased to work with MÄK to bring our technology to the defense modeling and simulation industry. Together we have designed B-HAVE to leverage our leading AI technology via VR-Forces’ user-friendly interface. With B-HAVE, VR-Forces users can automatically generate AI topological data, extend the capabilities of their simulations, and easily implement crowd behaviors, without heavy programming. "

- Pierre PONTEVIA Chief Executive Officer Kynogon

"We’re excited to offer customers increased AI functionality in VR-Forces, built on proven software like Kynapse. Because of MÄK’s close working relationship with Kynogon, B-HAVE is a fully integrated and embedded solution. With B-HAVE, AI functionality is now easily accessible to end users as well as experienced programmers."

- Marc SCHLACKMAN Vice President of Sales &Amp; Marketing MÄK Technologies

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Kynogon develops and markets AI software for real-time behavior simulation. Kynogon’s technology is used by the world’s leading game developers (Electronic Arts, Atari, Lionhead, Real Time Worlds, Ascaron) as well as industry leaders (EADS, British Aerospace, Rheinmetal). Kynogon’s flagship product is Kynapse, a unique AI engine. With Kynapse, entities or "Non Player Characters"can move around in any 3D dynamic world, understand their environment, hide, communicate, cooperate, drive vehicles etc. For more information please visit www.kynogon.com.

MÄK Technologies, a company of VT Systems Inc, develops software to link, simulate and visualize the virtual world. MÄK creates tools and toolkits for distributed simulations, develops PC-based military tactical and operational trainers, crafts custom solutions, and researches and develops the latest simulation technologies. The company builds commercial off the shelf simulation software that is flexible, portable and supported. MÄK puts its distributed simulation expertise in each of its interoperable products, from the VR-Link networking toolkit, to VR-Forces, MÄK’s computer generated forces toolkit. MÄK’s worldwide customers include ITT Industries, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Thales, Tenix, Dassault and BAE. Please visit www.mak.com.

VT Systems (VTS) is a provider of integrated engineering solutions, specializing in the fields of aerospace, electronics, land systems, and marine. Headquartered in Alexandria, Va., VTS has locations throughout North America. VTS offers a broad range of proven innovative services to both the commercial and government sectors. VTS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd. Please visit www.vt-systems.com.

Media Contacts: Michelene St. Amand
Senior Manager, Marketing Communications
MÄK Technologies
Tel: 617.876.8085 x144
Fax: 617.876.9208
Email: mstamand@mak.com
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Carol Hrovoski Manager, Corporate Communications
VT Systems Inc
Tel: 703.739.2610
Fax: 703.739.2611
Email: chrovoski@vt-systems.com
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