VR EMERCOM — Fire in a Shopping Centre
An Unreal Engine virtual fire safety simulator. A shopping centre environment, fire development scenarios and two modes: training and examination.
About the project
VR EMERCOM — Fire in a Shopping Centre is a virtual simulator built with Unreal Engine. The project focuses on preparing learners to respond to a fire through scenarios set in a virtual shopping centre.
Environment and scenarios
A versatile shopping centre environment was developed for the simulator. The work included 3D modelling, UV unwrapping, texturing and materials, as well as exporting and importing assets into the game environment.
Likely fire development scenarios are based on modelling the spread of fire hazards. Scientifically grounded response procedures were developed for learners facing the most dangerous scenarios.
Training and examination
The simulator includes two game modes:
- Training — to learn the sequence of actions to take during a fire.
- Examination — to assess preparation within the defined scenarios.
Development results
The second stage of the research project, from 20 January to 19 July 2024, produced the concept, source code and a prototype of the virtual simulator built with Unreal Engine.
The expert assessment confirms that the completed work met the technical specification and project schedule. All obligations for the second stage were fulfilled, and the results met the agreement requirements and the conditions of the UMNIK programme.
A software registration certificate was also obtained, and a business plan and project roadmap were prepared.
