From Zero to Simulator in Six Weeks - Building a Custom City Driving Simulator

Overview

Discover how a small team built a sophisticated city driving simulator with procedural generation, intelligent NPCs, and Python integration in just six weeks using Unreal Engine.

Syllabus

• Introduction to the Course
Overview of the Course Objectives
Introduction to Unreal Engine and Python Integration
Tools and Resources
• Week 1: Setting Up the Environment
Installing Unreal Engine and Required Plugins
Introduction to Blueprints and C++ Basics
Python Scripting in Unreal Engine
Version Control Best Practices
• Week 2: Procedural Generation
Introduction to Procedural Content Generation
Creating Basic City Layouts
Designing Roads and Intersections
Implementing Randomized City Features
• Week 3: Developing Intelligent NPCs
Basics of AI in Unreal Engine
Scripting NPC Behaviors and Pathfinding
Implementing Decision Trees for Dynamic Responses
Testing and Debugging NPCs
• Week 4: Integrating Python for Advanced Features
Advanced Python Scripting Techniques
Using Python for Data Management
Real-time Analytics and Monitoring
Automating Testing Procedures
• Week 5: Enhancing Realism and User Experience
Adding Traffic Signals and Environmental Effects
Optimizing for Performance
Designing User Interfaces and HUDs
Implementing Sound and Feedback Systems
• Week 6: Finalizing and Deploying the Simulator
Integrating All Components Seamlessly
Conducting Rigorous Testing and QA
Preparing for Deployment
Exploring Future Improvements and Extensions
• Final Project Presentation
Showcasing the Developed Simulator
Discussing Challenges and Learnings
Feedback and Q&A Session

Subjects

Programming