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AirSim

https://github.com/microsoft/AirSim

Best for

Drone and vehicle simulation

Works on

Windows, Linux

Alternatives

CARLA Simulator, NVIDIA Isaac Gym

Watch out

Project is in maintenance mode; Microsoft recommends Project AirSim on Azure for new projects.

What It Does

Microsoft's open-source simulator for drones and autonomous vehicles built on Unreal Engine, used for training AI in photorealistic environments before deploying to real hardware.

Setup in 5 Minutes

1. Go to github.com and create a free account 2. Complete the onboarding — set your preferences and explore the dashboard 3. Install the engine or tool and open a starter project 4. Start using AirSim for your own work

Try This

Generate a game asset (character, level, or texture) using the AI features and integrate it

Follow Along

Build a mini-game prototype: generate assets, set up the scene, add basic logic, and playtest

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