A cloud-based 3D modeling, CAD, CAM, CAE,PCB software platform designed for product design & mfd. It integrates various design, engineering, & simulation tools into a single platform, enabling engineers & designers to collaborate efficiently.
- Parametric & Direct Modeling – Supports both parametric & direct modeling for flexible design workflows.
- Generative Design – AI-driven generative design capabilities for optimizing structures.
- CAM & CNC Machining – Integrated CAM tools for CNC programming & machining.
- Simulation & Analysis – Provides static stress, thermal, modal analysis tools.
- Cloud Collaboration – Enables real-time collaboration with cloud-based storage & sharing.
- Electronics & PCB Design – Includes PCB design tools for creating electrical circuits & schematics.
- Rendering & Animation – Tools for realistic rendering & motion simulation.
- Additive Manufacturing – Supports 3D printing workflows & preparation tools.
- Definition – Unified Robot Description Format (URDF) is an XML-based file format used in ROS.
- Purpose – Defines a robot’s physical & visual properties, including links, joints, sensors & actuators.
- Simulation – Enables accurate robot modeling & control in ROS-based simulations.
- Integration – Works seamlessly with simulation environments like Gazebo.
- Key Features:
- Defines kinematic chains for robotic movement.
- Includes collision properties for realistic interactions.
- Specifies inertial parameters for accurate physics simulations.
- Definition – Universal Scene Description for Robotics Format (USDF) is an extension of USD tailored for robotics.
- Purpose – Provides structured descriptions for robot models & environments, enhancing interoperability.
- Simulation – Supports seamless robotic simulation in ROS2-based applications.
- Integration – Designed to work smoothly with platforms like Gazebo & ROS2.
- Key Features:
- Defines kinematic structures & joint constraints.
- Includes sensor placements for enhanced robotic perception.
- Enables efficient collaboration between designers & roboticists.
- Supports complex robotic environments with detailed scene descriptions.
- F3D (Fusion 360 Archive)
- STEP (.step, .stp)
- IGES (.iges, .igs)
- STL (.stl)
- DWG/DXF (.dwg, .dxf)
Fusion 360 supports integration with both ROS & ROS2, allowing for advanced robotic simulations & modeling. Fusion 360 can be connected to ROS through:
- URDF – Fusion 360 can export CAD designs as URDF files for ROS-based simulations, allowing for accurate robotic modeling.
- Mesh & STL Files – ROS-based simulation env like Gazebo can use STL or OBJ files exported from Fusion 360.
- SDF (Simulation Description Format) – Used in Gazebo simulations to define robot models.
- Custom Plugins & API – Fusion 360 can be integrated with ROS using custom scripts & APIs to enable automation & real-time modifications in robotic simulations.