San Francisco - February 20, 2008 - Presagis, a leading provider of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation and embedded display graphics software, today announced at the Game Developers Conference 2008 that Raydon Corporation has selected AI.implant as its artificial intelligence (AI) solution for the development of dynamic, immersive training scenarios. AI.implant's flexible and extensible architecture enables Raydon to deliver military convoy driving scenarios and state-regulated civilian driver training simulations with unpredictable character and vehicle behavior patterns.

"To meet our customers' requirement for dynamic, immersive training systems we selected the Presagis artificial intelligence product AI.implant.  It offers the same level of AI sophistication delivered in commercial games but adds a layer of realism that is perfect to include in our gaming technology initiatives," said Kevin Hawkins, Manager of Software Technologies at Raydon Corporation. "If we tried to generate the same features of AI.impant on our own it would take considerable time and resources away from our core focus - instead we were able to get AI up and running in our environment in less than a week shortening our development lifecycles."

By eliminating the need to develop an internal computer-generated entity capability, AI.implant enables the Raydon development team to save resources and focus on creating more compelling dynamic scenarios that effectively engage a video game-savvy generation of trainees.

Raydon is using AI.implant to create a gaming engine with large numbers of intelligent computer controlled drivers and pedestrians that interact with the player (trainee). As the brains behind Raydon's military and civilian driver scenarios, this COTS middleware provides the foundation for the training system's computer controlled drivers.  It offers various skill levels and realistic pedestrians that are the key to creating immersive environments that reflect real-life situations the trainees is likely to encounter. In addition to using AI.implant for artificial intelligence, the Raydon development team is also using content creation and visualization tools from Presagis, including Creator and Terra Vista, to create and visualize realistic worlds.

"The line between games and traditional simulation is blurring, advancing the applications of artificial intelligence in the serious games markets. Through our work with industry leaders like Raydon, our customers are bringing the innovation from commercial gaming to defense and other government organizations requiring dynamic training scenarios," says Nick Giannias, Vice President of Research and Technology, Presagis. "Today's generation of student civilian drivers and new military recruits expect nothing less than high-fidelity, highly realistic character behaviors and environments. We look forward to continuing our work with the Raydon development team as they continue to push the boundaries of realism in serious games."

AI.implant offers Raydon a flexible games technology in a COTS simulation software development tool kit that is open and easy to adapt to future requirements. The Presagis team has worked hand-in-hand with Raydon through industry leading support and rapid product development to ensure AI.implant delivers the features and functions needed to reduce Raydon resources required to deliver dynamic, immersive training scenarios.  

About Raydon Corporation

Raydon Corporation has been at the leading edge of simulation training technology for more than 15 years.  Virtual training systems offered by Raydon include, the Virtual Warrior Interactive (VWI), Virtual Door Gunner Trainer (VDGT), and Virtual Combat Convoy Trainers (VCCT).  By anticipating changing needs and new challenges, Raydon rapidly provides relevant, affordable training solutions to improve performance and achieve success.  For more information on Raydon  and its training solutions, visit http://www.raydon.com.

About Presagis

Presagis is a world leader in commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) modeling, simulation, and embedded display graphics software, and creator of the first unified COTS modeling and simulation software portfolio for the global aerospace and defense markets. Presagis is built on a combined legacy of innovation and service, delivering superior customer value through rapid technology advancement. The company services more than 1,000 active customers worldwide, including many of the world's most respected organizations such as Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Airbus, BAE Systems and CAE.   For more information, visit www.presagis.com.