# Footsteps Component {% hint style="info" %} **Note:** Emerald AI 2025 version 1.1.1 or higher is required to use this component. {% endhint %}
## Using the Footsteps Component The Footsteps Component gives AI the ability to play footstep sounds and effects based on the detected surfaces. Surfaces can be customized through [Footstep Surface Objects](https://black-horizon-studios.gitbook.io/emerald-ai-wiki/emerald-profiles-and-objects/footstep-surface-object). Both textures from Unity Terrains and tags from game objects can be used. {% hint style="success" %} Here are the available tutorials and guides for the Footsteps Component. {% endhint %}

Applying the

Footsteps Component

Adding Footsteps Component.gifapplying-the-footsteps-component

Setting up the

Footsteps Component

Example Footsteps Clip.gifsetting-up-the-footsteps-component

Setting up a

Footstep Surface Object

TextureFootstepSurfaceExample.pngsetting-up-a-footstep-surface-object