Online Course

Building Gazebo Simulations with Blender

Master Gazebo Classic and Sim simulations using Blender.

Course overview

Learn to create visually stunning and functional simulated environments in Gazebo Classic (web version) and Gazebo Sim (Harmonic LTS) using Blender 4.1+.

This course covers 3D modeling, texturing, UV mapping, animation (with Gazebo Sim-specific support), and ROS 2 integration. You’ll learn how to apply these skills to build and integrate realistic environments.

What You Will Learn

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Basics of 3D Modeling in Blender

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Mastering 3D Textures and Materials

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Building a custom Robot with Blender and Gazebo

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Adding Animations to Gazebo Sim

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100% Online

No ROS setup is required. Everything is online.

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Intermediate Level

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Approx. 24 hours to complete

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Prerequisites

Different Simulation Environments

Course Final Hands-on Project

Apply everything you’ve learned to build a complete simulation environment—using either Gazebo Classic or Gazebo Sim. You’ll test your skills in modeling, world-building, animation, and more.

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Syllabus

Unit 1: Course Intro

This unit serves as the introduction to the Building Gazebo Simulations with Blender course. You will explore the course content, understand its importance in robotics simulations, and dive into a hands-on demo where you will begin creating your very own robotic environment!

Unit 2: Basics of 3D Modeling in Blender

In this unit, you will learn how to navigate Blender’s interface, create and manipulate basic shapes, and prepare your models for use in simulations.

These are essential skills that will empower you to design and visualize robotic systems within Gazebo, providing a safe and controlled environment to test and refine your concepts.

Unit 3: Mastering 3D Textures and Materials

In this unit, you’ll advance your 3D modeling skills with tools and techniques to enhance realism and functionality.

You’ll learn to apply materials and textures, use UV mapping effectively, and troubleshoot common issues—building on your foundation to create simulation-ready models for Gazebo.

Unit 4: Building a custom Robot with Blender and Gazebo

In this unit, you’ll learn to create fully functional robots. By the end, you’ll have designed and simulated a controllable robot arm and mobile robot—using Blender and Gazebo.

Unit 5: Adding Animations to Gazebo Sim

In this unit, you’ll explore Gazebo Sim—a modern simulator with support for animation and dynamic interactions. You’ll compare it with Gazebo Classic, learn animation basics, and use Blender to create and integrate animations that respond to robot behavior and environment changes.

Final Project

In the final project, you’ll apply everything you’ve learned to create a complete simulation environment using either Gazebo Classic or Gazebo Sim.

What our students think

“I have had a great experience with The Construct. I believe much of what I have learned thus far regarding ROS has been from these courses and the concepts behind the implementation of ROS have been helpful even outside of ROS applications.“

Sam Daly

“I’m very happy about working with The Constructsim, it is affordable, it is very comfortable for me, and the tools in the GUI are very useful“

Bladimir Bacca Cortes

“I really liked the learning approach based on projects and practical examples and I found the final project with an actual robot to be very useful and challenging.“

Guillermo Robledo