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Main Authors: Dimmig, Cora A., Silano, Giuseppe, McGuire, Kimberly, Gabellieri, Chiara, Hönig, Wolfgang, Moore, Joseph, Kobilarov, Marin
Format: Preprint
Published: 2023
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.02296
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author Dimmig, Cora A.
Silano, Giuseppe
McGuire, Kimberly
Gabellieri, Chiara
Hönig, Wolfgang
Moore, Joseph
Kobilarov, Marin
author_facet Dimmig, Cora A.
Silano, Giuseppe
McGuire, Kimberly
Gabellieri, Chiara
Hönig, Wolfgang
Moore, Joseph
Kobilarov, Marin
contents Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) research faces challenges with safety, scalability, costs, and ecological impact when conducting hardware testing. High-fidelity simulators offer a vital solution by replicating real-world conditions to enable the development and evaluation of novel perception and control algorithms. However, the large number of available simulators poses a significant challenge for researchers to determine which simulator best suits their specific use-case, based on each simulator's limitations and customization readiness. In this paper we present an overview of 44 UAV simulators, including in-depth, systematic comparisons for 14 of the simulators. Additionally, we present a set of decision factors for selection of simulators, aiming to enhance the efficiency and safety of research endeavors.
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spellingShingle Survey of Simulators for Aerial Robots: An Overview and In-Depth Systematic Comparisons
Dimmig, Cora A.
Silano, Giuseppe
McGuire, Kimberly
Gabellieri, Chiara
Hönig, Wolfgang
Moore, Joseph
Kobilarov, Marin
Robotics
Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV) research faces challenges with safety, scalability, costs, and ecological impact when conducting hardware testing. High-fidelity simulators offer a vital solution by replicating real-world conditions to enable the development and evaluation of novel perception and control algorithms. However, the large number of available simulators poses a significant challenge for researchers to determine which simulator best suits their specific use-case, based on each simulator's limitations and customization readiness. In this paper we present an overview of 44 UAV simulators, including in-depth, systematic comparisons for 14 of the simulators. Additionally, we present a set of decision factors for selection of simulators, aiming to enhance the efficiency and safety of research endeavors.
title Survey of Simulators for Aerial Robots: An Overview and In-Depth Systematic Comparisons
topic Robotics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2311.02296