Module 2: Digital Twin Simulation
Module 2: Digital Twin Simulation
Module Overview
This module explores the creation and utilization of digital twins for robotics, focusing on physics simulation with Gazebo and high-fidelity visualization with Unity. You will learn how to create accurate virtual representations of physical robots and environments, enabling safe testing and development before deploying to real hardware.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this module, you will be able to:
- Create realistic physics simulations using Gazebo
- Model robot-environment interactions with accurate physics
- Implement sensor simulation for cameras, LiDAR, and IMU
- Build custom worlds and environments for robot testing
- Use Unity for high-fidelity visualization and rendering
- Integrate simulation data with ROS 2 for seamless development
Required Tools
- ROS 2 Humble Hawksbill (or later)
- Gazebo Garden (or compatible version)
- Unity 2022.3 LTS (or later)
- NVIDIA Graphics Card (for advanced rendering, recommended)
- Git
Module Structure
- Chapter 1: Gazebo Simulation Fundamentals
- Chapter 2: Physics, Sensors & World Building
- Chapter 3: Unity Visualization for Robotics