From Reality to Simulation: Laser Scanning and Modeling of an Automotive Circuit for Virtual Driving
摘要
Over the years, technology has continued to improve and evolve, along with the virtual representation of real-world environments. These reconstructions serve various fields of research and beyond. The focus of this work is to transfer a real-world road segment into a driving simulation software, aiming to achieve a high level of graphical fidelity. The study is based on the reconstruction of a section of roadway located within the University of Salerno’s Fisciano campus. This was made possible through a methodology involving laser scanner surveying of the circuit, subsequent import into modeling software, refinement of any imperfections, and final validation of the resulting model. The last phase took place at the Virtual Reality Laboratory of the Department of Industrial Engineering, where, according to the main goal of the workflow, test drives were carried out to assess the accuracy of the modeled track compared to the real one. After several iterations aimed at ensuring correct compatibility with the driving simulation software and fixing missing points resulting from the scans, the validity of the proposed model was confirmed. Finally, some potential future developments were outlined to enable the use of the reconstructed model for additional academic and industrial purposes.