Simulation stack

NRAI simulation stack for Formula Student AI 2026.

Newcastle Racing AI (NRAI) team

The simulation stack

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The simulation stack

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The real stack

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The simulation stack

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CarMaker

  • CarMaker From IPG Automotive
  • Simulation software for virtual test driving
  • Real-time physics engine
  • Support for HIL tests

CarMaker

CarMaker dashboard

  1. Disengage the emergency brake
  2. Select and set the mission
  3. Turn the 3 knobs: AS, TS, LV
  4. Wait 5 seconds
  5. Send the GO signal
  6. ???
  7. Profit

CarMaker

FS-AI CAN API

Highlight of the CAN API messages.

From AI to car

  • Status
  • Drive_F
  • Drive_R
  • Steer
  • Brake

From car to AI

  • Status
  • Drive_F
  • Drive_R
  • Steer
  • Brake
  • Speeds
  • Wheel_counts

Car state machine

Highlight of the car state machine. The goal is to reach the FINISHED state without triggering the EMERGENCY BRAKE state.

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