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posted Nov 17, 2014, 10:17 PM by Ricky Li   [ updated Nov 19, 2014, 3:46 AM ]

Robot simulation is an essential tool in every roboticist's toolbox. A well-designed simulator makes it possible to rapidly test algorithms, design
robots, and perform regression testing using realistic scenarios.

There are many tools that can be used in simulation. From free simulation tools and up to software with the license fee, below you can
find a complete list with all simulation software that are used today in robotics.

1. Webots

Webots is 3D simulation platform developed by Cyberbotics and used in service and industrial simulations. The tool offer support for
Windows, Linux and Apple platforms, and is one of the most used simulation software in education or research purposes. Any robot can
be modeled, programmed and simulated in C, C++, Java, Python, Matlab, or URBI. The software is compatible with external libraries
like OpenCV.

2. Gazebo

Gazebo is a multi-robot simulator with support for a wide range of sensors and objects. The software is ROS compatible along with
many others Willow Garage robotics platforms. Gazebo offers the ability to accurately and efficiently simulate populations of robots in
complex indoor and outdoor environments. At your fingertips is a robust physics engine, high-quality graphics, and convenient programmatic
and graphical interfaces. Best of all, Gazebo is free with a vibrant community.

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3. V-REP
Designed by Coppelia Robotics, V-rep is one of the most advanced 3D simulators for industrial robots. The tool offers support for a wide
range of programming languages including C/C++, Python, Java, Lua, Matlab or Urbi. It has support to develop algorithms to simulate
automation scenarios, the platform is used in education as well by engineers for remote monitoring or safety double-checking

4. Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio

Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio (MRDS) is a free 3D simulation software designed by Microsoft with support for a wide range of
sensors and other robotic platforms. The platform is compatible with all Windows OS versions and it could be used with C# Visual
Studio 2010 to create new services for RDS. The MRDS offers support to simulate service robots including Kinect technology. In
collaboration with Parallax, Microsoft design a robotic platform called Eddie used for creativity, innovation and experimentation.

05. Roboguide
Roboguide is a software developed by Fanuc and fully compatible with Fanuc robots. The platform was designed to be used to simulate
in virtual environments the behavior of Fanuc industrial robots. The tool is 3D compatible, while the program can be downloaded in the
physical model of the robot.

06. MotoSim
MotoSim is a 3D industrial simulator dedicated to Motoman industrial robots. The simulator was designed to be used for an industrial
optimization process for Motoman robotic arms used in industrial applications.

07. RobotExpert
RobotExpert is a 3D simulation tool designed to simulate in an accurate environment the Siemens industrial robots. Is an intuitive
program used to design and modeling workcells as well as robots and mechanisms.

08. RobotStudio
RobotStudio is an industrial simulator tool developed by ABB. The software allows you to develop realistic simulation scenarios for
ABB industrial robots as well as real robot programs and configuration files.

09. RobotSim
RobotSim is a virtual development tool designed by Cogmation Robotics able to run on Microsoft Windows XP. This is a 3D program
with support for a suite of software developed by the same company. The RobotSim is a powerful tool to design and build service robots.

10. SimplyCube
SimplyCube was designed to provide realistic 3D simulations for service robots. Using a 3D editor, the user can develop rich 3D scenes
to simulate the robot behavior.

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11. Workspace
Workspace is a 3D compatible software for industrial services simulations developed by WAT Solutions. The platform support
programming languages for a wide range of industrial robot manufacturers including ABB, Fanu, Mitsubishi, and many others.

12. WorkCellSimulator
WorkCellSimulator is a 3D industrial simulation software developed by IT Robotics srl based in Italy. The tool can be used in simulation
for at least packaging, sorting, or laser cutting applications.

13. AX On Desk
AX On Desk is an industrial simulator software developed by Nachi, a Japanese robotic automation solutions company. It can run on
Windows operating systems, while the platform is designed for accurate 3D industrial simulations in a realistic looking work cell.

14. RoboWorks
RoboWorks is a 3D simulation tool developed by Newtonian. The software can be used to simulate in a virtual 3D world the behavior for
industrial and service robots. RoboWorks offer support for ‘C/C++’, C/C++ interpreter Ch, VB, VB.NET, LabView, etc.

15. Blender
Blender is a powerful tool to design and simulate service robots in complex environments. The platform is compatible with Windows
(XP, Vista, 7), Linux, OS X, FreeBSD, and Sun. With 3D content support, Blender is one of the most advanced design tools that can be
used to simulate in virtual worlds the behavior of the robots.

16. RoboLogix

RoboLogix is a 3D industrial simulation software developed by Logic Design. The platform was designed to be used in real-world
emulation for robotics applications with five-axis industrial robot. The program installed on the robot can be developed and tested in a
wide range of practical applications. The platform offers support for a wide range of industrial robots including ABB, Fanuc and
Kawasaki.

17. Simbad
Simbad is a Java 3d robot simulator for scientific and educationnal purposes. It is mainly dedicated to researchers/programmers who
want a simple basis for studying Situated Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and more generally AI algorithms, in the context of
Autonomous Robotics and Autonomous Agents. It is not intented to provide a real world simulation and is kept voluntarily readable and
simple. Simbad enables programmers to write their own robot controller, modify the environment and use the available sensors. Don't
think of it as a finite product but merely as an opened framework to test your own ideas. The Simbad project is hosted at SourceForge.
Simbad simulator is free for you to use and modify under the conditions of the GNU General Public Licence.

The software has a real support for artificial intelligence used in service robots. It could be used on Mac OS X , Windows XP and some
Linux distributions.

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18. Lpzrobots
Lpzrobots is a 3D physically realistic robot simulator designed in the labs of Leipzig University. Fully compatible with Linux OS, the
tool can be used especially in education and research purposes.

19. Ezphysics
Ezphysics is a 3D compatible simulator with embedded objects support. It is a 3D simulation tool closed to games where robots are
brought to life.

20. Anykode

Anykode is a 3D simulation software with support for service robots. The tool can run on Windows and Linux operating systems, and
offers a high-level of reality. In the interface are available a wide range of sensors and actuators with real properties to be used in
simulation. The platform can be used in educational purpose as well as researchers or by engineers.

21. EASY-ROB
Easy-Rob is a 3D simulation platform based on the idea to “Robotics Made Easy”.

22. AristoSim
AristoSim is an intuitive simulator and programming platform used for industrial applications. The platform can be used offline as well
as online in a browser.

23. Morse
Morse is a 3D simulator tool used to design and develop service robots. The tool is especially used in education with a focus on
simulation of small to large environments, indoor or outdoor.

24. Eureka
Eureka is a new platform capable to simulate, analyze, and optimize the milling and turning machines. The program has a graphical
interface and a set of APIs compatible with a wide range of programming languages including .NET, VB, C++, Delphi and VBScript.
You can use the simulator starting from 3 axis milling machine and up to mill turning machines without any limit on the number of axes.

25. ANVEL
Anvel is a simulation software able to simulate and test a wide range of robots and vehicles in stunning 3D environments. The simulation
tool allows you to read data from several sensors, track variables, and many more features for a closer simulation to the physical world.

26. STDR

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Simple Two Dimentional Robot Simulator or STDR Simulator is a 2-D multi-robot Unix simulator designed for realistic simulations and
with a wide range of functionalities. The goal of this simulation software is to make the robotics simulation as simple as possible.

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