Closing the Sim-to-Real Gap for Dynamics-Static Friction and Inertial Parameters: A Franka Robot Case Study

This exploration addresses challenges in transitioning robotic capabilities from simulation to real-world applications, focusing on disparities between simulated and real environments. It tackles issues like dynamic variations and parameter sensitivity with innovative solutions, introducing the SIPE benchmark for evaluating parameter estimation algorithms. Cutting-edge approaches such as Auto-Tuned Sim-to-Real Transfer and Adapting Simulation Randomization are examined, emphasizing the importance of experience and precise parameter estimation. The article thoroughly investigates dynamic and static friction, proposing practical solutions. The conclusion offers a comparative analysis of simulators and strategies to minimize disparities, contributing valuable insights to the simulation-to-real transfer discourse.