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Simulation for robots is useful. But how do robots translate to real life factory environments? Find out with a mixed-reality simulation featuring real robots, lots of projectors, and of course, Ruby! We use the excellent DragonRuby Game Toolkit to develop-mixed reality robotics simulations to: - enhance robot development - provide unique testing methods using real world robots - showcase robot behavior in digital-twins of our customer sites in our testing lab - take a break and build fun interactive experiences Join us in an exploration of this dynamic and interactive robot exploration lab!
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### Overview of the Video The video titled "Mixed Reality Robotics Simulation with Ruby" presented by Kota Weaver at RubyConf 2021 explores the application of mixed-reality simulation technologies in robotics. Weaver discusses the significance of bridging simulated environments with real-world scenarios to enhance robot development and testing. ### Key Points Discussed - **Introduction to Robotics and Simulation**: - Kota Weaver introduces his company, Sky Technologies, which focuses on creating robots that are human-aware and capable of navigation without collisions. - He highlights the importance of simulators in robot development, noting commonly used tools like Gazebo. - **Challenges with Simulators**: - Weaver discusses issues faced in simulation, including the misrepresentation of speed and size, which can lead to a disconnect from real-world performance. - He emphasizes the significance of maintaining a feedback loop with actual robots to avoid losing touch with reality during development. - **Introducing DragonRuby**: - Searching for better simulation tools, Weaver found DragonRuby, a pure code game engine, suitable for creating simulations without unnecessary complexity. - DragonRuby’s ease of use allows team members with different programming backgrounds (like Elixir, Python, and C++) to quickly adopt it for simulation projects. - **Live Coding Demonstration**: - Weaver conducts live coding to illustrate how DragonRuby can be used for creating simulations, demonstrating a simple physics engine using principles like Hooke's Law. - **Application of Projectors**: - To enhance robot testing, Weaver explains how he employed projectors to visualize simulations in physical spaces. - He details the integration of real-time sensor data into simulations to create a more immersive and applicable testing environment. - He shares photos of projectors set up in a testing lab, indicating the effort to correctly calibrate the projection environment. - **Future Plans**: - The speaker outlines future ambitions, including enhancing visualizations with additional sensors, possibly improving performance, and expanding the use of projectors for more comprehensive coverage in real-world environments. ### Conclusion and Takeaways - The synthesis of simulation technology using tools like DragonRuby substantially benefits robotics development by facilitating the creation of realistic testing environments. - Enhancements in visualization techniques and mixed reality interactions with real robots could lead to more effective and efficient robotics advancements. Overall, the presentation indicates that mixed-reality simulations can proactively contribute to the robotics domain, aligning development processes closer to real-world applications, thereby improving robotic behavior and interactions in real environments.
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