Gazebo

Gazebo is an open-source robot simulator designed for robotics development. It offers robust physics, high-quality graphics, and extensive sensor modeling. The platform supports various robotic systems, including drones, and integrates with ROS/ROS 2, providing a comprehensive environment for general-purpose simulation. This simulator enables rapid iteration on design concepts and control strategies within realistic environments. It provides a development toolbox with libraries and cloud services, facilitating safe testing of control strategies and integration into continuous integration workflows. Gazebo is hardware-agnostic and community-driven.