OpenRoadSim: An Open-Source Automotive Simulation Framework

Welcome to OpenRoadSim, a powerful and extensible open-source simulation framework designed for the integrated validation of automotive infotainment systems and signal-level domains.

Engineered for accessibility, modularity, and real-world applicability, OpenRoadSim empowers developers to simulate and rigorously test cross-domain vehicle interactions — directly on a standard laptop, without the need for expensive HIL test benches.

Features and Supported Domains

OpenRoadSim supports simulation and orchestration of:

• GPS navigation
• CAN bus communication
• Multimedia playback
• Advanced Driver-Assistance Systems (ADAS)
• Voice interaction
• Custom plugins for user-defined behaviors

Key Resources

• Developed by: Gokul Kartha (kartha.gokul@gmail.com)
• Associated Publication:
  A Proposal for an Open-Source Framework for Automotive Infotainment and Signal Simulation

Explore OpenRoadSim

Navigate the sections below to explore the framework’s architecture, APIs, and plugin development environment:

• Core Modules – Scenario engine, plugin manager, event bus
• Utility Modules – Logging, configuration management
• Plugin APIs – CAN, GPS, Voice, Media, and more

Contribute to OpenRoadSim

OpenRoadSim is a community-driven project that thrives on collaboration. We welcome contributions from:

• Developers and test engineers
• Researchers in ADAS, IVI, and HMI
• Automotive enthusiasts and educators

Ways to Contribute

• Submit code and new plugins
• Improve the documentation
• Report issues and suggest features
• Share feedback and use cases

GitHub Repository: github.com/karthagokul/openroadsim

Your contributions — whether through code, ideas, or feedback — are invaluable to the future of open automotive simulation.

Thank you for being part of the OpenRoadSim journey!