The current mesh for Maelstrom in maelstrom_description/meshes is a decent approximation but could look nicer. Using the full mesh exported from Solidworks bogs down Gazebo.
We should create a nice textured mesh using simple geometries (i.e. boxes and cylinders). This will make the sim aesthetically pleasing and functional!
This mesh should also be simple enough to be used as the collision mesh, if performance appears to be an issue we could simplify the collision mesh further.
noahl1
commented
5 years ago
The current mesh for Maelstrom in maelstrom_description/meshes is a decent approximation but could look nicer. Using the full mesh exported from Solidworks bogs down Gazebo.
We should create a nice textured mesh using simple geometries (i.e. boxes and cylinders). This will make the sim aesthetically pleasing and functional!
This mesh should also be simple enough to be used as the collision mesh, if performance appears to be an issue we could simplify the collision mesh further.