ROS 2 Robot Importer Gem

The ROS 2 Robot Importer Gem allows you to import robots from URDF, SDFormat, and XACRO formats into Open 3D Engine (O3DE). It is an extension of the ROS 2 Gem and provides the following features:

  • Import robots from URDF, SDFormat, and XACRO formats.
  • Automatically generates the necessary components for the imported robot, including sensors and controllers.
  • Supports sensor plugins and model plugins.
  • Allows overriding the existing plugins and adding new ones.
  • Provides a user-friendly interface for importing robots.
  • Provides an asset builder that processes the files automatically.

Visit Importing Robots to learn how to use the ROS 2 Robot Importer Gem.

TopicDescription
Robotics in O3DELearn about robotics in O3DE, including Gems, Templates and demos to help you get started.
ROS 2 Gem Concepts and StructureOverview of the concepts and structure of the ROS 2 Gem, including an overview of its components

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