Ammo.js
A direct port of the Bullet physics engine to JavaScript using Emscripten for web-based physics simulations.
What is Ammo.js?
ammo.js is a direct port of the Bullet physics engine to JavaScript, enabling developers to integrate realistic physics simulations into web applications. It solves the problem of bringing complex, high-performance physics calculations to the browser without requiring a custom JavaScript engine rewrite. The library provides rigid body dynamics, soft body physics, vehicle simulations, and terrain interactions.
JavaScript developers and game creators building web-based 3D games, simulations, or interactive experiences that require accurate physics. It's particularly useful for those using WebGL frameworks like Three.js who need a robust physics backend.
Developers choose ammo.js because it offers a battle-tested, full-featured physics engine identical to Bullet, eliminating the need to build or adapt a new physics system. Its direct compilation from C++ ensures reliability and performance, and it supports both asm.js and WebAssembly builds.
Overview
Direct port of the Bullet physics engine to JavaScript using Emscripten
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding realistic rigid body physics to WebGL games
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