Top Robotics Physics Engines, Simulators and ROS2 Integration -
In robotics, physics engines and simulators serve different but complementary roles. A physics engine handles the mathematics of simulation such as computing forces, collisions, and the dynamics that make objects move and interact realistically. A simulator builds on these engines to provide a complete virtual testing environment, by adding sensors, 3D environments, visualization tools, and interfaces for communication with frameworks like ROS 2. In short, the physics engine provides the underlying math and realism, while the simulator delivers the interactive and visual layer needed for full robotics development and testing. ROS 2 (Robot Operating System 2) is an open-source middleware framework that enables communication between robot components such as sensors, […] Read More