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Leveraging ROS 2 and Hardware-in-the-Loop in Isaac Sim — Getting Started With Isaac Sim

Last updated: 12/12/2025

Title: Leveraging ROS 2 and Hardware-in-the-Loop in Isaac Sim#

URL Source: https://docs.nvidia.com/learning/physical-ai/getting-started-with-isaac-sim/latest/leveraging-ros-2-and-hil-in-isaac-sim/index.html

Published Time: Thu, 30 Oct 2025 06:47:05 GMT

Markdown Content: Course Overview#

Welcome to the Leveraging ROS 2 and Hardware-in-the-Loop in Isaac Sim module. This module will guide you through the process of transitioning robotics applications from simulation to real-world deployment using advanced tools like ROS 2, Isaac Sim, and NVIDIA Jetson hardware.

Note

This module offers a dynamic mix of learning styles to keep you engaged and build your skills effectively. Some modules are lecture-focused, providing foundational knowledge and key concepts, while others are hands-on, guiding you through practical activities in Isaac Sim. Together, these approaches will give you both the understanding and experience needed to utilize Hardware-in-the-Loop (SIL) in robotics development.

Learning Objectives#

In this module, we will:

  • Describe Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) Systems: Explain the purpose and benefits of using HIL in robotics testing and how it integrates with simulation environments.

  • Install and Configure NVIDIA Jetson: Set up the Jetson platform for running robotic applications, ensuring all necessary software and hardware configurations are complete.

  • Execute Image Segmentation Tasks: Run image segmentation models on the Jetson platform and evaluate their performance using real-time data inputs.

  • Apply Isaac ROS in Real-world Scenarios: Deploy Isaac ROS packages on actual hardware to test robotics applications in dynamic environments.

  • Analyze Results from Simulation to Real-world Tests: Compare outcomes from simulated tests with real-world implementations to identify discrepancies and optimize performance.

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