Development and Validation of a Lunar Rover Digital Twin Using Unreal Engine 5

Abstract

This thesis will provide a concise report on the modern technologies connected with the space industry focusing on robotics and its development using copies of physical systems in simulation software or digital twins. It will go on to describe the software tools used and potential candidates for multipurpose use in the future and their respective pros and cons. Second section will be about the creation of the Lunar rover’s digital twin in Unreal Engine 5. It will discuss the whole process of building, implementing, and calibrating the digital twin to be as accurate as possible to the physical rover. As well as compare simulated sensor data with the physical sensors to understand the differences and limitations of the software used. This work provides the basis for a precise digital twin on to whom future work can be built upon and more advanced systems implemented.