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- license: apache-2.0
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+ license: apache-2.0
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+ - ros
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+ - space
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+ - robotics
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+ - rosbag
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+ # Int-Ball2 Simulator (Isaac Sim)
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+ This repository contains a simulator for "Int-Ball2," an on-orbit robot operating in the "Kibo" Japanese Experiment Module on the International Space Station (ISS). Built on NVIDIA Isaac Sim, this simulator faithfully reproduces the behavior of Int-Ball2 via ROS 2, allowing users to test their own programs.
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+ ## Overview
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+ Int-Ball2 is a camera robot that photographs and supports astronaut activities onboard, operated remotely from the ground. This simulator aims to provide a detailed simulation of the actual robot's behavior, enabling researchers and developers to test space robotics technology on the ground.
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+ In collaboration with JAXA, SpaceData Inc. has released actual operational data (in ROSBag format) from Int-Ball2, available free of charge. Using this data, you can replicate the robot's actual movements within the simulator for analysis and application from various perspectives.
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+ ## Usage
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+ For detailed instructions on how to use this simulator, please refer to the following GitHub repository:
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+ * **GitHub Repository:** [Int-Ball2 Isaac Sim](https://github.com/sd-robotics/int-ball2_isaac_sim)
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+ ### Setup Overview
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+ 1. **Clone the repository:**
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+ ```bash
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+ git clone https://github.com/sd-robotics/int-ball2_isaac_sim.git
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+ ```
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+ 2. **Install dependencies and build:**
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+ Follow the instructions in the repository's `README.md` to install dependencies, download assets, and build the project.
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+ 3. **Launch the simulator:**
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+ ```bash
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+ ros2 launch ib2_isaac_sim int-ball2_isaac_sim.launch.py usd_file:="KIBOU.usd"
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+ ```
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+ Once Isaac Sim launches, press the '▶' (Play) button on the left side of the screen to start the simulation.
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+ ### Replaying Real ISS Operational Data
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+ You can also download the ROSBag data released on HuggingFace and replay it in the simulator.
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+ For detailed procedures, please check the [repository's documentation](https://github.com/sd-robotics/int-ball2_isaac_sim#iss-robot-real-data-replaying).
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+ ## License
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+ This project is licensed under the **Apache-2.0 License**.
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+ ## Acknowledgements
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+ This simulator was developed by SpaceData Inc. in collaboration with JAXA as part of the JAXA Space Innovation through Partnership and Co-creation (J-SPARC) program.
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+ The robot data was collected using the "Kibo" Paid Utilization Program (*1).
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+ (*1) ["Kibo" Paid Utilization Program (Non-standard service)](https://humans-in-space.jaxa.jp/kibouser/subject/invitation/charge/73964.html): A program offered by the JAXA Human Spaceflight Technology Directorate for the use of the "Kibo" module, allowing missions to be carried out for a fee in response to individual requests.