Comparative Study of Digital Twin Developed in Unity and Gazebo
Electronics,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 276 - 276
Published: Jan. 11, 2025
Digital
twin
(DT)
technology
has
become
a
cornerstone
in
the
simulation
and
analysis
of
real-world
systems,
offering
unparalleled
insights
into
lifecycle
management
physical
assets.
By
providing
real-time
synchronized
replica
entity,
DTs
enable
predictive
maintenance,
performance
optimization,
extension,
which
are
pivotal
for
industries
aiming
digital
transformation.
This
paper
presents
comprehensive
comparative
study
DT
development
robotic
arm
using
two
prominent
platforms:
Unity
Gazebo.
Unity,
with
its
roots
gaming
industry,
offers
robust
rendering
user-friendly
interface,
making
it
versatile
choice
various
industries.
Gazebo,
traditionally
used
robotics,
provides
detailed
physics
simulations
sensor
data
emulation,
is
ideal
precise
engineering
applications.
We
explored
both
platforms
creating
accurate
dynamic
replicas.
Through
qualitative
quantitative
analyses,
this
evaluates
each
platform’s
strengths
limitations.
The
assesses
these
across
key
metrics
such
as
accuracy,
latency,
graphic
quality,
integration
Robot
Operating
System
(ROS).
were
developed
consistent
setup
communication
layer
to
ensure
fair
comparisons.
results
indicate
that
performed
better
terms
accurately
mimicking
lower
applications
requiring
high-fidelity
visualizations
responsiveness.
However,
Gazebo
excels
ease
ROS
cost-effectiveness,
suitable
smaller
robotics
automation
projects.
conducts
an
empirical
comparison
their
arms
not
readily
available.
aims
guide
developers
organizations
selecting
appropriate
platform
initiatives,
ensuring
efficient
resource
utilization
optimal
outcomes.
Language: Английский
Interactive Path Editing and Simulation System for Motion Planning and Control of a Collaborative Robot
Electronics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13(14), P. 2857 - 2857
Published: July 19, 2024
Robots
in
hazardous
environments
demand
precise
and
advanced
motion
control,
making
extensive
simulations
crucial
for
verifying
the
safety
of
planning.
This
paper
presents
a
simulation
system
that
enables
interactive
path
editing,
allowing
planning
simulated
collaborative
robot
environment
its
real-world
application.
The
includes
host,
control
board,
robot.
Unity
3D
on
Windows
platform
provides
environment,
while
virtual
Linux
runs
ROS2
execution.
sends
edited
paths
to
using
ROS
TCP
Connector
package.
MoveIt
framework
generates
trajectories,
which
are
synchronized
back
validation.
To
six-axis
Indy7
robot,
we
used
MIO5272
embedded
board
as
an
EtherCAT
master.
Verified
trajectories
sent
target
synchronizing
with
position
speed.
Data
relayed
from
host
Distribution
Service
(DDS)
via
communication.
direct
various
robots
environments.
It
represents
major
advancement
by
providing
safe
optimized
through
efficient
repeated
simulations,
offering
clear
improvement
over
traditional
time-consuming
error-prone
teach
pendant
methods.
Language: Английский