Comparison
holodeck vs redtail
Verdict
Pick holodeck if holodeck is a high-fidelity simulator for reinforcement learning and robotics research in Python using Unreal Engine, suited for creating detailed simulated environments; pick redtail if redtail project by NVIDIA offers autonomous visual navigation components for drones and ground vehicles using deep learning on Jetson platforms.
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Trust & integrity
| Signal | holodeck | redtail |
|---|---|---|
| Maintenance | Dormant (1623d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Dormant (2081d since push) As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| Provenance | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 | Not a fork · Organization account As of 3w · github_public_v1 |
| OSV dependency advisories | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 | No lockfile (source not queried) As of 1mo · osv@v1 |
| deps.dev advisories | Not queried deps.dev@v1 | Not queried deps.dev@v1 |
| OpenSSF Scorecard | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 | Not queried openssf-scorecard@v1 |
Tagline
- holodeck
- High Fidelity Simulator for Reinforcement Learning and Robotics Research
- redtail
- Perception and AI components for autonomous mobile robotics.
Stars
- holodeck
- 597
- redtail
- 1.0k
Forks
- holodeck
- 42
- redtail
- 340
Open issues
- holodeck
- 52
- redtail
- 48
Language
- holodeck
- Python
- redtail
- C++
Adopt for
- holodeck
- Holodeck is a high-fidelity simulator for reinforcement learning and robotics research in Python using Unreal Engine, suited for creating detailed simulated environments.
- redtail
- Redtail project by NVIDIA offers autonomous visual navigation components for drones and ground vehicles using deep learning on Jetson platforms.
Persona
- holodeck
- -
- redtail
- -
Runtime
- holodeck
- -
- redtail
- -
License
- holodeck
- MIT
- redtail
- BSD-3-Clause
Last pushed
- holodeck
- Feb 19, 2022
- redtail
- Nov 17, 2020
Categories
- holodeck
- Computer Vision, Model Training
- redtail
- Computer Vision, Model Training
Trust and health
Days since push
- holodeck
- 1623d
- redtail
- 2081d
Open issues (now)
- holodeck
- 52
- redtail
- 48
Full report
- holodeck
- Trust report
- redtail
- Trust report
Choose holodeck if…
- holodeck is primarily Python; redtail is C++.
- License: holodeck is MIT, redtail is BSD-3-Clause.
- Tags unique to holodeck: reinforcement-learning, simulator, unreal-engine.
- - When you need to simulate complex robotics scenes in high fidelity that mirror real-world scenarios accurately
When NOT to use holodeck
- - If your project is limited to simpler scenarios where less detailed simulations are acceptable for training reinforcement learning models
- - For projects with constraints on computing resources since Unreal Engine can be demanding and this limits its use in resource-constrained environments.
Choose redtail if…
- redtail is primarily C++; holodeck is Python.
- License: redtail is BSD-3-Clause, holodeck is MIT.
- Tags unique to redtail: artificial-intelligence, deep-learning, jetson.
- For developers working withJetson embedded systems aiming to deploy advanced perception systems in unstructured environments
When NOT to use redtail
- If you do not have access to Jetson hardware as the project is tightly integrated with this specific platform
- For robotics applications that demand constant updates and new features since Redtail development has ceased
Explore
Sources
Every stat on this page traces to a dated GitHub sync, license file, enrichment field, or trust scan.
- GitHub stars (BYU-PCCL/holodeck) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- GitHub forks (BYU-PCCL/holodeck) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- Last push (BYU-PCCL/holodeck) · observed Feb 19, 2022
- License file (MIT) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
- GitHub stars (NVIDIA-AI-IOT/redtail) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- GitHub forks (NVIDIA-AI-IOT/redtail) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- Last push (NVIDIA-AI-IOT/redtail) · observed Nov 17, 2020
- License file (BSD-3-Clause) · observed Jul 31, 2026
- Decision facts (enrichment) · observed Jul 17, 2026
- Trust scan (lockfile / OSV) · observed Jul 11, 2026
GitHub stars on cards: holodeck 597 · redtail 1.0k (synced Jul 31, 2026).
Common questions
- What is the difference between holodeck and redtail?
- holodeck: High Fidelity Simulator for Reinforcement Learning and Robotics Research. redtail: Perception and AI components for autonomous mobile robotics.. See the comparison table for live GitHub stats and shared categories.
- When should I choose holodeck over redtail?
- Choose holodeck over redtail when holodeck is primarily Python; redtail is C++; License: holodeck is MIT, redtail is BSD-3-Clause; Tags unique to holodeck: reinforcement-learning, simulator, unreal-engine; - When you need to simulate complex robotics scenes in high fidelity that mirror real-world scenarios accurately.
- When should I choose redtail over holodeck?
- Choose redtail over holodeck when redtail is primarily C++; holodeck is Python; License: redtail is BSD-3-Clause, holodeck is MIT; Tags unique to redtail: artificial-intelligence, deep-learning, jetson; For developers working withJetson embedded systems aiming to deploy advanced perception systems in unstructured environments.
- When should I avoid holodeck?
- - If your project is limited to simpler scenarios where less detailed simulations are acceptable for training reinforcement learning models - For projects with constraints on computing resources since Unreal Engine can be demanding and this limits its use in resource-constrained environments.
- When should I avoid redtail?
- If you do not have access to Jetson hardware as the project is tightly integrated with this specific platform For robotics applications that demand constant updates and new features since Redtail development has ceased
- Is holodeck or redtail more popular on GitHub?
- redtail has more GitHub stars (1,046 vs 597). Stars measure visibility, not whether either tool fits your constraints.
- Are holodeck and redtail open source?
- Yes - both are open-source projects on GitHub (holodeck: MIT, redtail: BSD-3-Clause).
- Where can I find alternatives to holodeck or redtail?
- GraphCanon lists graph-backed alternatives at holodeck alternatives and redtail alternatives (holodeck markdown twin, redtail markdown twin), ranked by typed relationship edges rather than popularity votes.
- Is there a machine-readable version of this comparison?
- Yes. The markdown twin at this comparison mirrors this page for agents and LLM crawlers, with the same stats table and FAQ answers.
- Which is better maintained, holodeck or redtail?
- holodeck: Dormant. redtail: Dormant. Compare maintenance labels, days since push, and release cadence in the trust section below - stars alone do not measure maintenance.
- Where are the full trust reports for holodeck and redtail?
- GraphCanon publishes per-repo trust reports with dated maintenance, provenance, and scan summaries: holodeck trust report; redtail trust report.