stress.py

"""
This file contains the PyAIML stress test.  It creates two bots, and connects
them in a cyclic loop.  A lot of output is generated; piping the results to
a log file is highly recommended.
"""

import aiml

# Create the kernels
kern1 = aiml.Kernel()
kern1.verbose(False)
kern2 = aiml.Kernel()
kern2.verbose(False)

# Initialize the kernels
print "Initializing Kernel #1"
kern1.bootstrap(learnFiles="std-startup.xml", commands="load aiml b")
kern1.saveBrain("standard.brn")
print "\nInitializing Kernel #2"
kern2.bootstrap(brainFile="standard.brn")

# Start the bots off with some basic input.
response = "askquestion"

# Off they go!
while True:
    response = kern1.respond(response).strip()
    print "1:", response
    response = kern2.respond(response).strip()
    print "2:", response
    # If the robots have run out of things to say, force one of them
    # to break the ice.
    if response == "":
        response = "askquestion"