Rhoban/onshape-to-robot

Converting Onshape assembly to robot definition (URDF, SDF, MuJoCo) through Onshape API

What it solves

It simplifies the process of converting complex 3D CAD models from Onshape into standardized robot description formats (URDF, SDF, and MuJoCo) that are required for physics simulations.

How it works

The tool leverages the Onshape API to extract assembly information and geometry from a CAD model, then automatically generates the corresponding robot description files needed for simulation environments.

Who it’s for

Robotics engineers and researchers who design robots in Onshape and need to export them for use in physics simulators.

Highlights

  • Supports export to URDF, SDF, and MuJoCo formats.
  • Integrates directly with the Onshape API to retrieve assembly data.

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