Autonomous Driving Simulation Platform
13.8k 2026-04-13
carla-simulator/carla
An open-source simulator providing a flexible platform and digital assets for autonomous driving research, development, and validation.
Core Features
Open-source code and protocols for autonomous driving research.
Provides open digital assets (urban layouts, buildings, vehicles).
Supports flexible specification of sensor suites.
Supports flexible environmental conditions.
Built on Unreal Engine 5.5 for high-fidelity simulation.
Quick Start
git clone -b ue5-dev https://github.com/carla-simulator/carla.git CarlaUE5Detailed Introduction
CARLA is a comprehensive open-source simulation platform specifically designed for autonomous driving research. It offers a robust environment for developing, training, and validating self-driving systems by providing open-source code, protocols, and a rich set of digital assets including urban layouts, buildings, and vehicles. Researchers can flexibly configure sensor suites and environmental conditions, making it an invaluable tool for advancing autonomous vehicle technology. Its integration with Unreal Engine ensures high-fidelity visual and physical simulations.