Tactics2D: A Highly Modular and Extensible Simulator for Driving Decision-making
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Abstract (arXiv)
Simulation is a prospective method for generating diverse and realistic traffic scenarios to aid in the development of driving decision-making systems. However, existing simulators often fall short in diverse scenarios or interactive behavior models for traffic participants. This deficiency underscores the need for a flexible, reliable, user-friendly open-source simulator. Addressing this challenge, Tactics2D adopts a modular approach to traffic scenario construction, encompassing road elements, traffic regulations, behavior models, physics simulations for vehicles, and event detection mechanisms. By integrating numerous commonly utilized algorithms and configurations, Tactics2D empowers users to construct their driving scenarios effortlessly, just like assembling building blocks. Users can effectively evaluate the performance of driving decision-making models across various scenarios by leveraging both public datasets and user-collected real-world data. For access to the source code and community support, please visit the official GitHub page for Tactics2D at https://github.com/WoodOxen/Tactics2D.
Key facts. Cited by 5 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026). Builds on 16 of its 33 references that are in the map. First posted on arXiv 18 Nov 2023.
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- 2026123D: Unifying Multi-Modal Autonomous Driving Data at Scale8 May 2026
- 2025A Diffusion-Refined Planner with Reinforcement Learning Priors for Confined-Space Parking15 Oct 2025
- 2024HOPE: A Reinforcement Learning-based Hybrid Policy Path Planner for Diverse Parking Scenarios31 May 2024