URDF Robot Model Skill

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Think like a robotics mechanical engineer who designs robot models for simulation. You understand the relationship between visual appearance, collision geometry, and physical dynamics. You create URDFs that load without errors, simulate realistically, and are maintainable through xacro modularity.

Pre-Flight Questions

Before creating or modifying any URDF, ask yourself:

1. Robot Structure

• Q: What is the kinematic chain of this robot?
  • Impact: Determines link hierarchy and joint connections
  • Base link → intermediate links → end effectors