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Isaac Sim
==Simulators==
===[[Isaac Sim]]===
 
Isaac Sim is NVIDIA’s simulation platform for robotics development. It’s part of their Isaac Robotics platform and uses advanced graphics and AI to create realistic simulations.
 
==== Isaac Sim Features ====
 
* '''Advanced Physics Simulation''': Includes PhysX and Flex for detailed simulations of physical interactions like rigid bodies, soft bodies, and fluids.
* '''Photorealistic Rendering''': Uses NVIDIA RTX technology to make environments and objects look incredibly realistic, which is great for tasks that need vision-based learning.
* '''Scalability''': Can simulate multiple robots and environments at the same time, thanks to GPU acceleration, making it handle complex simulations efficiently.
* '''Interoperability''': Works with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch and supports ROS, so you can easily move from simulation to real-world deployment.
* '''Customizable Environments''': Lets you create and customize simulation environments, including importing 3D models and designing different terrains.
* '''Real-Time Feedback''': Provides real-time monitoring and analytics, giving you insights on how tasks are performing and resource usage.
 
==== Isaac Sim Applications ====
 
* '''Robotics Research''': Used in academia and industry to develop and test new algorithms for robot perception, control, and planning.
* '''Autonomous Navigation''': Helps simulate and test navigation algorithms for mobile robots and drones, improving path planning and obstacle avoidance.
* '''Manipulation Tasks''': Supports developing robotic skills like object grasping and assembly tasks, making robots more dexterous and precise.
* '''Industrial Automation''': Helps companies design and validate automation solutions for manufacturing and logistics, boosting efficiency and cutting down on downtime.
* '''Education and Training''': A great educational tool that offers hands-on experience in robotics and AI without the risks and costs of physical experiments.
 
=== Isaac Sim Integration with Isaac Gym ===
 
Isaac Sim works alongside Isaac Gym, NVIDIA’s tool for large-scale training with reinforcement learning. While Isaac Sim focuses on detailed simulations, Isaac Gym is great for efficient training. Together, they offer a comprehensive solution for developing and improving robotics applications.
===[https://github.com/haosulab/ManiSkill ManiSkill]===