Building Interactive 2D Physics Simulations with Matter.js

Physics engines simulate real-world mechanical interactions within digital environments. For web-based 2D physics, Matter.js provides a lightweight yet robust JavaScript solution capable of handling rigid body dynamics, collision detection, and constraint-based interactions directly in the browser. Unlike 3D alternatives such as Cannon.js or Am ...

Posted on Sun, 01 Nov 2026 16:51:45 +0000 by colesw

Laser Scanning Simulation Using a Simple Physics Engine in MATLAB

This article provides a simulation environment for modeling laser beams hitting object surfaces and the ground. Users can configure the laser range, resolution, object position, size, and rotation. Recently, we needed to analyze occlusions caused by objects in a laser scanner's background. Unable to find a suitable environment, we built one in ...

Posted on Thu, 07 May 2026 20:47:33 +0000 by Benmcfc