simulation-to-real-gap-analyzer

To identify sim-to-real gaps, compare the simulator against real robot behavior to surface divergences in interfaces, timing, sensors, and control loops. This process scopes mismatches with concrete scenarios and logs context for debugging.

Run a quick comparison between the simulation and hardware to surface the first mismatch, log the context for debugging, and document where divergences occur in control loops and interfaces to prevent regression.

Yes, the gap analysis specifies the checks, experiments, and data needed to validate minimal fixes. It provides a repeatable process to rank root causes, propose fixes, and verify outcomes with minimal risk for navigation controllers.

You need access to both the simulated environment and the real robot's hardware interfaces to compare control loops. The analysis scopes mismatches where simulated assumptions fail to capture real sensor data and environment behavior.

Limitations arise because simulation models often fail to capture real robot behavior completely. The analysis focuses on documenting divergences in timing and sensors to propose minimal fixes, but complex environmental interactions may still cause deployment gaps.