[GSoC 2026] Proposal Submission, Entry Task Completion, and POC Update for Upgradation of AR-Based Interactive and Procedural Marine Ecosystem Simulation

[Prabhakar Joshi]

Hello mentors,

I wanted to share an update regarding my progress on the Upgradation of the AR-Based Interactive and Procedural Marine Ecosystem Simulation project.

Since my introduction, I have:

• Completed the entry task
• Built an extended proof-of-concept (POC) to validate key upgrade ideas
• Submitted my GSoC 2026 proposal

The POC is focused on validating core mechanics such as:

• Biome-based environment distribution (coral, sand, hiding zones)
• Fish schooling (boids behavior) and interaction constraints
• Octopus detection and pursuit based on gene-driven sensory radius
• Early structure for scalable ecosystem interactions

I have uploaded the Entry Task deliverables to a repository, along with detailed documentation and setup instructions. The same repository also includes Simulation Test POC, along with short demo videos of both to make the review process easier.  

• Repository: https://github.com/joshi-p/Procedural-mARine-Demo
• Documentation & Setup: README.md
• Entry Task Video: Entry Task Video Demo.mp4
• Simulation Test Video: Simulation Test Video Demo.mp4

The goal of Simulation Test was to ensure that the proposed systems, especially procedural environments and behavior-driven interactions are practical and performant before full-scale implementation.

I would greatly appreciate any feedback or suggestions from the organization, and I look forward to learning from the community as we move forward.

Thank you for your time and guidance.

Regards,
Prabhakar Joshi