Multiplayer Human-in-the-Loop Simulation Platform

2019 - 2023 UCR

Project Overview

The Multiplayer Human-in-the-Loop Simulation Platform is an innovative research project that combines advanced traffic simulation with real-time human interaction. This platform enables multiple users to simultaneously participate in traffic scenarios, providing valuable insights into human behavior and decision-making in complex traffic situations.

Multiplayer Human-in-the-Loop Simulation Platform

System Architecture of the Multiplayer Human-in-the-Loop Simulation Platform

Platform Demonstration

Multiplayer Human-in-the-Loop Simulation Demo

Unity-SUMO Integration for Real-time Traffic Simulation

Human-in-the-Loop Simulation Interface

Key Features

  • Real-time multiplayer interaction in traffic scenarios
  • Integration of SUMO traffic simulator for background traffic with algorithms
  • Unity game engine for realistic vehicle dynamic model, human-in-the-loop operation, and visualization
  • Synchronized simulation environment for multiple participants
  • Data collection and analysis of human driving behavior
  • Customizable traffic scenarios and environments
  • Network-based architecture for distributed simulation

Research Impact

This platform contributes to:

  • Understanding human behavior in complex traffic situations
  • Development and validation of autonomous driving algorithms
  • Training and evaluation of AI-based traffic management systems
  • Research in human-machine interaction in transportation
  • Study of collective behavior in traffic scenarios