Robotics

Open 3D Engine (O3DE) supports robotics simulation through a dedicated ROS 2 Gem and additional extended Gems. These Gems provide various O3DE components such as sensors, robot control and steering, manipulator arms, and support for importing robots from common formats.

TopicDescription
OverviewOverview of Gems, Templates and demos for robotics in O3DE.
ROS 2 Project ConfigurationLearn how to configure, build and run a project with the ROS 2 Gem.
ROS 2 Concepts and StructureOverview of concepts and structure of the ROS 2 Gem, including an overview of its components.
ROS 2 Simulation InterfacesImplementation details of ROS 2 simulation_interfaces package in O3DE.
Creating robotic simulationHigh-level steps to create a robotic simulation with O3DE.
Deploying simulationBuilding standalone simulation.
Vehicle DynamicsDrive your robot with skid steering or Ackermann drive models.
Joints ManipulationControl robotic manipulators and joints.
GrippersDocumentation of robotic grippers feature.
GeoreferenceLink your scene with the existing location.
Importing robotsLearn how to import robots using Robot Importer.
Troubleshooting the simulationHelpful solutions to some of the most common issues with ROS 2.
Simulation Time for Robotics GemsConfigure simulation time settings for robotics Gems in O3DE.
Registry settingsList of registry settings for robotics Gems.
TopicDescription
ROS 2 Gem referenceGem reference documentation for ROS 2 Gem.
Open 3D Engine Contributor guideRead this guide if you wish to contribute to the ROS 2 Gem.

Overview

An overview of concepts, Gems, templates and demos for robotics in Open 3D Engine (O3DE).

Project Configuration

How to install dependencies and build a project with the ROS 2 Gem in Open 3D Engine (O3DE).

Concepts and Structure

Understanding basic concepts and structure of the ROS 2 Gem in Open 3D Engine (O3DE).

Creating a Robotic Simulation

A step-by-step process on how to create a robotic simulation using the ROS 2 Gem in Open 3D Engine (O3DE).

Deploying Simulation

Deploying a headless test tool with O3DE.

Registry Settings for Robotics Gems

List of registry settings for the robotics Gems in O3DE.

Simulation Time for ROS2 Gem

Configure simulation time settings for the ROS 2 Gem in Open 3D Engine (O3DE).

Vehicle Dynamics

Understanding basic concepts and structure of the ROS 2 Gem’s vehicle dynamics in Open 3D Engine (O3DE).

Joints Manipulation

Controlling joint systems such as manipulator arms with ROS 2 Gem Open 3D Engine (O3DE).

Grippers

Simulating robotic grippers with ROS 2 Gem Open 3D Engine (O3DE).

Georeference

Applying georeference for O3DE level

Importing robots

Importing robots from description file with ROS 2 Gem in Open 3D Engine (O3DE).

Importing robot

Importing robots from description file with ROS 2 Gem in Open 3D Engine (O3DE).

SimulationInterfaces

Introduction to the SimulationInterfaces Gem

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting common issues with Robot Operating System (ROS) and and the ROS 2 Gem in Open 3D Engine (O3DE).

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