Mars Rover Educational Simulation
Runner Up — Auburn Hacks ’24 • Unity · Blender · LLMs · GitHub
Overview
A thrilling Mars exploration experience using real Martian terrain data. Players interact with non‑player characters powered by large language models (LLMs) who guide them through scientific missions and challenges.
Features
- Real elevation/terrain import and rover‑style traversal.
- LLM‑powered NPC guides for contextual mission prompts and feedback.
- Mission system with sampling, navigation, and hazard avoidance tasks.
Technical Details
- Unity for gameplay, physics, and UX; Blender for rover and environment assets.
- LLM agent prompts and conversation state management for NPC interactions.
- Version control and collaboration via GitHub.
Outcome
- Runner Up at Auburn Hacks 2024.
- Positive feedback on educational value and immersion.