# Exploring the Power of BeamNG.tech in the Classroom: A Student-Led R&D Guide

**URL:** <https://forum.beamng.tech/t/exploring-the-power-of-beamng-tech-in-the-classroom-a-student-led-r-d-guide/187>\
**Category:** Community Research & Projects Spotlight\
**Created:** [19 May 2025 07:49 UTC](https://forum.beamng.tech/t/exploring-the-power-of-beamng-tech-in-the-classroom-a-student-led-r-d-guide/187 "2025-05-19T07:49:04Z")\
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**Author:** ![epigova](https://forum.beamng.tech/user_avatar/forum.beamng.tech/epigova/32/18_2.png) [@epigova](https://forum.beamng.tech/u/epigova)\
**Post date:** [19 May 2025 07:49 UTC](https://forum.beamng.tech/t/exploring-the-power-of-beamng-tech-in-the-classroom-a-student-led-r-d-guide/187/1 "2025-05-19T07:49:04Z")

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At BeamNG, we’re always excited to see how students and educators put BeamNG.tech to use in innovative and purposeful ways. Today, we’re proud to highlight a standout project developed within the PSD research group at the [University of Pisa](https://www.unipi.it/). This interdisciplinary group brings together professors, PhD candidates, and [Master’s programs in Robotics and Automation Engineering](https://esami.unipi.it/esami2/ects_cds.php?cds=WIM-LM) and Vehicle Engineering programs.

Authored by [Davide Serpi](https://www.linkedin.com/in/davide-serpi-bb46b6252/) and [Stefano Cimmino](https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefano-cimmino-9b3197366/), the technical memo is part of their PSD 2025 Master’s project, carried out under the supervision of [Prof. Marco Gabiccini](https://www.veicoli.ing.unipi.it/marco-gabiccini/). What they’ve put together is a useful resource, especially for those who are just starting out with [BeamNG.tech](https://beamng.tech/).

Their memo serves as a practical introduction to using our simulation platform. It covers how to request and install BeamNG.tech, gives an overview of the soft-body physics engine, and guides users through the basic setup — including loading and testing vehicles in the environment.

What stands out about this work is how clearly it presents a complex system. Davide and Stefano have broken things down into manageable, practical steps, making it easier for others to get started with BeamNG.tech. Whether you’re a student, researcher, or developer interested in simulation or vehicle dynamics, this guide is a helpful starting point.

We’ve published the memo with their permission to help others in the community learn from their experience. Give it a read — and if you’re working on something similar, we’d love to hear from you too!

Check the technical memo [here](https://beamng.tech/blog/from-setup-to-control-algorithms-beamngtech/documentation_BeamNG.pdf).

Stay tuned for more inspiring work from our community!

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**Author:** ![FloF](https://forum.beamng.tech/user_avatar/forum.beamng.tech/flof/32/21_2.png) [@FloF](https://forum.beamng.tech/u/FloF)\
**Post date:** [19 May 2025 19:28 UTC](https://forum.beamng.tech/t/exploring-the-power-of-beamng-tech-in-the-classroom-a-student-led-r-d-guide/187/2 "2025-05-19T19:28:11Z")

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