M09 - Intro to simulation environments Flashcards
1
Q
Why do we need robot simulators?
A
- Costly in case of accidents
- Safety concern for operators
- Time and budget
- Your computer can be your lab
- Fast prototyping
- More time for algorithm development rather than dealing with hardware
2
Q
What is a robot simulator?
A
A robotics simulator is a simulator used to create an application for a physical robot without depending on the physical machine
3
Q
What are the restrictions in simulations?
A
In a simulation, your agent’s behavior is bounded with physics
