1 of 9

VIRTUAL CAR DRIVING SIMULATOR

By: Surya Lanka, Gaurang Solanki, and Udiptaman Das

2 of 9

Background and Motivation

  • When it comes to driving a car; Following traffic rules,and Getting familiarized with drivers perspective is essential
  • It is difficult for new learners to:
      • get practical experience on roads.
      • Memorize and get used to traffic/road signs

3 of 9

What is Virtual Car Driving Simulator?

  • It is a Virtual environment built on unity
  • It contains customized city scene with multiple road/traffic signs and car model
  • It helps new learners to practice driving car before stepping into the real one.

4 of 9

Who needs it?

  • This will be helpful for new learners to get accustomed to driving in the real world.
  • International people will also find it beneficial as many countries follow right side steering wheel system.

​

5 of 9

We have used Oculus quest 2 to interact with the Virtual Environment

Right hand

Left hand

Trigger Button: Accelerate

Grip Button: Reverse

Trigger Button: Brake

Hover over virtual steering wheel to rotate it

6 of 9

Virtual City Glimpse

  • Four-lane main road
  • Intersections
  • Parking lots
  • Functional traffic lights
  • Road signs
  • And much more

7 of 9

8 of 9

Demo

https://youtu.be/x8rc7lqhQ5M

9 of 9

Future prospects

  • We can add :
    • AI traffic and pedestrians to make it more challenging
    • Different weather conditions
    • Emergency scenarios:
      • Brake failure
      • Flat tiers, etc.
    • Further customization of car and city

​

​