Method for evaluating a robot in simulation

Abstract

A method for evaluating robots in simulation, when executed on a computing device, involves the following steps: obtaining a robot description file created based on the physical properties of a robot, obtaining an environment description file created based on an environment, and obtaining an obstacle description file. A physics simulation engine creates a virtual environment based on the environment description file and obstacle description file. A virtual robot is created based on the robot description file. When the virtual robot navigates from the starting area to the ending area within the virtual environment based on navigation information, the physics simulation engine outputs simulation information. The robot navigation program generates and sends navigation information to the physics simulation engine based on the simulation information. When the virtual robot reaches the ending area, the physics simulation engine outputs evaluation information.

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