phobos

The premium Open Source alternative to MATLAB Robotics System Toolbox

🎯 Best for:Engineers designing robot kinematics and visual models for simulation.

What is phobos?

Replaces manual XML editing for robot descriptions with a WYSIWYG Blender interface. Exports kinematic chains, visual geometries, and collision properties directly to ROS-compatible formats.

Tech Stack
Python3D Modeling & Animation

Why phobos?

  • Visualizes kinematic chains
  • Automates mass/inertia calculations
  • Supports multiple robotics formats

Limitations

  • Steep learning curve for Blender
  • Requires specific naming conventions
  • Limited support for non-standard joints
3/3/2026
Last Update
134
Forks
19
Issues
BSD-3-Clause
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on MATLAB Robotics System Toolbox)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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