Overview
CARLA Simulator is an open-source simulation platform designed to support the development, training, and validation of autonomous driving systems. It provides a comprehensive ecosystem with open-source code, protocols, and digital assets, including urban layouts, buildings, and vehicles. The simulator allows users to flexibly specify sensor suites (LIDARs, cameras, depth sensors, GPS), control environmental conditions, and manage static and dynamic actors. CARLA also facilitates map generation following the ASAM OpenDRIVE standard and enables traffic scenario simulation via ScenarioRunner. It offers ROS integration, autonomous driving baselines, and a fast simulation mode for planning and control, targeting researchers, developers, and engineers working on autonomous vehicle technology.