Dev Thakkar - ROS Unity Integration

Student Background

Dev Thakkar - Student at University of South Florida

Mentoring Period

Aug 2024 – Nov 2024
RARE Lab, Tampa, FL, USA

Project Focus

ROS-Unity Integration and Virtual Robotics

Mentoring Activities

Technical Guidance

• ROS Configuration: Mentored student in configuring ROS connections within Unity environment
• Virtual Robot Modeling: Guided the process of adjusting virtual robot models to match physical counterparts visually
• System Integration: Helped establish seamless communication between ROS and Unity platforms

Skills Developed

• ROS (Robot Operating System) configuration and setup
• Unity development for robotics applications
• Virtual robot model calibration and adjustment
• Cross-platform integration techniques
• Visual matching of virtual and physical robot systems

Technical Achievements

• Successfully configured ROS connections within Unity
• Achieved visual accuracy in virtual robot model representation
• Established reliable communication protocols between systems

Outcomes

The student gained comprehensive understanding of ROS-Unity integration and developed skills in virtual robot modeling, contributing to more accurate simulation environments for robotics research.