CoppeliaSim
The Swiss army knife among robot simulators.
Overview
CoppeliaSim, formerly V-REP, is a robot simulator with an integrated development environment. It is based on a distributed control architecture: each object/model can be individually controlled via an embedded script, a plugin, a ROS node, a remote API client, or a custom solution. This makes CoppeliaSim very versatile and ideal for multi-robot applications. Controllers can be written in C/C++, Python, Java, Lua, Matlab or Octave.
✨ Key Features
- Distributed control architecture
- Multiple physics engines (Bullet, ODE, Vortex, Newton)
- Extensive library of robot models and components
- Support for multiple programming languages
- ROS and ROS 2 integration
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Versatile and scalable architecture
- Support for multiple physics engines
- User-friendly interface
Unique Value: Provides a highly versatile and scalable platform for robotics simulation, enabling the development of complex and multi-robot applications.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Used in a wide range of academic and industrial projects for robotics simulation and control.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Applications that require a very simple and lightweight simulator.
🏆 Alternatives
CoppeliaSim's distributed control architecture and support for multiple physics engines make it more flexible than many of its competitors, allowing it to be used for a wider range of simulation tasks.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Varies by license tier)
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free for educational use.
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