In an official statement, NASA said the agency has partnered with immersive technology developer Epic Games to create “research, development and test environments to help prepare astronauts for the experiences and conditions they will encounter on Mars”. partnered for. NASA will reward $70,000 to the winner of this challenge. The last date to participate in this challenge is 26th July. to participate in this Website But have to register.
The NASA MarsXR Challenge requires developers to create new assets and scenarios for the new Mars XR Operation Support System (XOSS) environment using Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 5. Engine 5 is said to be the world’s most open and advanced real-time 3D tool. company’s Tell The developers will have to incorporate the orange Martian color during the day into the simulator, which turns blue at night. In addition, realistic weather conditions, the gravity of Mars, an explored area of approximately 400 square kilometers, and assets such as spacesuits and rovers will also be included.
The Challenge has a total prize pool of $70,000, which will be shared between twenty individual prizes. According to NASA, there will be four prizes in each of the above-mentioned categories and the overall category winner will receive a prize money of $6,000 (roughly Rs. 4.62 lakh). The company’s press release says “Teams can submit multiple submissions in each category.”