Module 2: Simulation & Digital Twins

Simulation is the bridge between design and reality. In this module you'll:

• Set up Gazebo and create SDF/URDF-based robots conceptually.
• Use Unity for high-fidelity rendering and interactive HRI testing.
• Simulate sensors: cameras, LiDAR, IMU, contact sensors.
• Plan datasets for synthetic data generation to train perception models.

Learning Activities (static)

• Design a simulated environment checklist (lighting, textures, physics parameters).
• Create a dataset plan: object types, poses, lighting variations, annotation schema.
• Define sim-to-real transfer steps: domain randomization list, system ID parameters to record.