ABOUT THIS POSITION

Do you want to create a digital twin of a road environment to be used in a simulation environment ? At TNO Helmond, for simulation purposes of Autonomous vehicles in traffic a digital twin of an actual road is desired. The key challenge in to create an actual accurate digital twin of a road by the use of Unreal Engine software. The objective is to develop a visually realistic 3D environment of (a part of) the Automotive Campus or a highway segment (e.g., A270 near Helmond) for use in a driving simulator. The focus is on recognizability, accurate scale, and performance optimization.

In this internship, you will start to create:

• A 3D environment with correct scale and orientation, featuring recognizable buildings, roads, and environmental elements.
• Built in Unreal Engine.
• Based on real-world data sources (such as OpenStreetMap, aerial imagery, or Google Street View).
• Ready for export and integration into a driving simulator. Proposed approach:
• Collect map and reference data (OSM, aerial photos, Street View, etc.).
• Import or recreate roads and buildings.
• Apply textures and assign materials (asphalt, grass, building facades, etc.).
• Add details such as traffic signs, guardrails, streetlights, and vegetation.

• Optionally, include animated elements (e.g., traffic or flashing lights).Optimize the environment for simulator performance (using LODs, draw distance settings, texture baking, etc.).

Expected Deliverables:

• A defined, recognizable 3D environment of a real-world Dutch location (e.g., Automotive Campus or A270).
• The environment is fully compatible with a driving simulator.
• A short presentation and a live demo of the environment.