Module 2

Why we simulate

Simulation serves as the cornerstone of embodied intelligence development, allowing us to test and validate robotic systems in safe, controlled virtual environments before deploying them in the real world. Through simulation, we can accelerate development cycles, reduce costs, and ensure safety by identifying potential issues before physical implementation.

Interactive Path Planning

See how robots navigate around obstacles in simulation:

🤖 Robot Path Planning Simulator

Click on the grid to set a new target location for the robot

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Current Position: (1, 1)

Target Position: (8, 8)

Path Length: 0 steps

Note: This is a simulation interface. In a real implementation, this would use actual pathfinding algorithms like A* or Dijkstra's algorithm.

Test Your Understanding

🧠 Knowledge Check

Why is simulation important for embodied intelligence?

To test systems safely before physical deployment

To reduce computational requirements

To increase hardware costs

To eliminate the need for AI