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Ideal RADAR Sensor

BeamNG.tech idealized RADAR sensor that detects nearby vehicles and obstacles. Provides perfect (noise-free) range, bearing, and velocity data for ADAS algorithm development and testing.

BeamNG.tech idealized RADAR sensor that detects nearby vehicles and obstacles. Provides perfect (noise-free) range, bearing, and velocity data for ADAS algorithm development and testing.

Public API

FunctionDescription
getSensorData()returns the accumulated radar detections.
getLatest()returns the most recent radar snapshot, including details for the 4 closest vehicles.
incrementTimer(dtSim)Advances the polling timer.

Hooks

HookDescription
init(data)Initializes the radar sensor.
update(dtSim)primary physics loop. Identifies vehicles within range, computes relative distances, velocities, and accelerations, and sorts the results by proximity.
module.reset()Resets the controller to its initial state.

See Also

  • GPS Sensor — Position sensing
  • Roads Sensor — Road detection

GPS Sensor

BeamNG.tech sensor providing high-frequency GPS positioning data. Converts the vehicle's simulation-space position to spherical coordinates (longitude/latitude) relative to a configurable map origin. Buffers readings for external co-simulation consumers.

Mesh Sensor

BeamNG.tech sensor that exports the vehicle's deformable mesh node positions. Provides real-time access to the soft-body simulation mesh for crash analysis, deformation studies, or external visualization.

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