Autonomous Driving Simulator
13.9k 2026-05-06
carla-simulator/carla
An open-source simulator for autonomous driving research, providing a flexible platform and open digital assets for the development, training, and validation of AD systems.
Core Features
Open-source platform for autonomous driving research
Provides open digital assets (urban layouts, buildings, vehicles)
Supports flexible sensor suites and environmental conditions
Integrates with Unreal Engine 5.5 for high-fidelity visuals
Extensible ecosystem with tools like ROS-bridge, Scenario Runner, Autoware integration
Quick Start
git clone -b ue5-dev https://github.com/carla-simulator/carla.git CarlaUE5Detailed Introduction
CARLA is an advanced open-source simulation platform specifically designed for autonomous driving research. It offers a comprehensive environment for the development, training, and validation of autonomous driving systems by providing high-fidelity urban layouts, vehicles, and a flexible sensor suite. Built on Unreal Engine, CARLA allows researchers to simulate diverse environmental conditions and traffic scenarios, fostering innovation in AD technology. Its rich ecosystem and open assets make it a valuable tool for the global AD research community.