Tokyo vibe, Warsaw drive. Safe traffic and transportation with a final hackathon in Unity
The Department of Multimedia at the Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology invites you to an event that combines road safety with modern technologies and the design of interactive experiences.
“Tokyo vibe, Warsaw drive” is an initiative that highlights the dynamism of modern metropolises. At the same time, it draws attention to the challenges associated with transportation and mobility. Through this initiative, participants learn about real-world problems and potential solutions.
Simulator
The centerpiece of the event is a driving simulator. Patryk Kamiński developed it as part of his master’s thesis. The project was supervised by Dr. Piotr Wrzeciono.
The simulator replicates the Hyundai i20 model. It preserves its mechanical properties and geometry. This allows for the analysis of driver behavior. In addition, it enables the testing of road safety solutions.
Participants will test the simulator on-site. The event will take place on May 21 and 22, 2026, at the kyu6u venue.
Hackathon
The event also includes a design hackathon. Participants will tackle three challenges, each of which focuses on security and technology.
The first task is to design a door for an electric car. The design should allow for quick access to injured passengers. That is why functionality and safety are key. Design is equally important.
The second task involves 3D scanning. Participants will create a 3D model of the designated intersection. They will then prepare an environmental element for the simulator. The models will be compared with the actual scene. Visual quality will also be evaluated. During this stage, a workshop will be led by Duong Minh, M.Sc. (Eng.).
The third task involves modeling an environment in Unity. Participants will use materials available online. They will then create a model of a Warsaw intersection. Their work will be evaluated based on realism and adherence to traffic regulations.
Registration for the hackathon will take place from April 27 to 30, 2026. The registration form will be available on the university’s website. Space is limited, so spots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Cash prizes await the winners.
Lectures
The event will be complemented by introductory lectures. These will help participants better understand the context of the projects. The lectures will be open to the public and will cover topics related to the design of immersive simulators, the role of cognitive functions and procedural memory in the driving process, as well as the challenges involved in designing safe electric vehicles.
The schedule will be released in early May. It will be posted on the university's website.
The Grand Finale
The final gala will take place on May 22, 2026. It will begin at 10:00 a.m. The event will be attended by experts in road safety. The results will be announced at 9:00 p.m.
The Future of the Simulator
The team plans to continue developing the project. It will focus on enhancing the simulator’s immersion. In addition, it will expand the environments and the asset library. At the same time, it will develop methods to automate their creation.
The project will also include research on driver behavior. The analysis of human-machine interaction will play a key role. In addition, the team will examine the impact of in-vehicle interfaces on safety.
The development of smart city and greener city concepts remains a key priority. For this reason, the project will incorporate data analysis and the use of artificial intelligence.
We encourage computer science students computer science pursuing thesis projects in the areas described above to choose the “Multimedia and AI” or “Multimedia – 3D Animation” specialization during their undergraduate studies, as well as “Interactive Multimedia” during their graduate studies.
