World's first open-source simulator expands access to advanced space robotics research

World's first open-source simulator expands access to advanced space robotics research

Rice University and NASA have launched the world’s first open-source dynamic simulation platform for developing and testing robots designed for use inside spacecraft and space habitats. The iMETRO Dynamic Simulation creates a high-fidelity digital twin of NASA Johnson Space Center’s iMETRO research facility, enabling researchers worldwide to develop, validate, and refine intravehicular robotic systems in a virtual environment. The platform was u…