Module 2 — The Digital Twin (Gazebo & Unity)

Welcome to Module 2 of the AI-Native Textbook. This module covers physics simulation in Gazebo and high-fidelity rendering in Unity.

Curriculum Overview

This module spans 2 weeks and covers:

• Week 4: Physics Simulation in Gazebo — Gravity, Collisions
• Week 5: High-Fidelity Rendering in Unity + Sensor Simulation

Prerequisites

• Completion of Module 1
• Understanding of basic physics concepts
• Familiarity with simulation environments

Learning Objectives

By the end of this module, you will understand:

• Physics simulation principles in Gazebo
• Gravity and collision systems
• High-fidelity rendering techniques in Unity
• Sensor simulation for robotics applications