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Decision brief
Webots is an open-source robot simulator for modeling, programming, and simulating robots, vehicles, and mechanical systems using C++ under Apache-2.0 license.
Good fit when
- When you need a beginner-friendly tool to introduce newcomers to robotics simulation
- For applications requiring detailed physics engine simulations with multi-platform support
Avoid when
- If your focus is on real-time rendering and visual effects over physics accuracy, other simulators may be preferable
- Avoid if your project has strict demands for less common features not widely supported by Webots such as specialized fluid dynamics that are better covered by niche software
Observed Jul 17, 2026 · Source: enrich:decision_facts
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- As of 3w
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- Not a fork · Organization account
- As of 3w
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- No lockfile
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Install
git clone https://github.com/cyberbotics/webotsSimilar tools
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Overview
Webots provides an environment for modeling, programming, and simulating robots, vehicles, and mechanical systems.
Capability facts
- Languages
- c++
Source: github.language · Jul 31, 2026
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README
Webots: open-source robot simulator
Webots provides a complete development environment to model, program, and simulate robots, vehicles, and mechanical systems. It is a beginner friendly software that is meant to introduce newcomers to the world of robotics.
- See the Webots introduction video.
- View online Webots simulations at webots.cloud.
Download
Get pre-compiled binaries for the latest release, as well as older releases and nightly builds.
Check out installation instructions and FAQ's:
Building from Source
If you prefer to compile Webots from source, instructions can be found in the wiki and contributing guidelines.
Continuous Integration Nightly Tests
Updating Webots
Information about how to update installed versions of Webots can be found here.
Tutorials
For those unfamiliar with Webots or robotics simulations, in-depth tutorials can be found here. These tutorials are beginner friendly and are each focused towards a precise educational objective. They try to make robotics simulations accessible and fun for all and are an excellent resource to use for any questions or usage of Webots.
Bugs
Webots supports a large variety of different use cases, and we cannot address every bug within the application. A list of known bugs and workarounds that will not be fixed in the short-term can be found here. An exhaustive list of all known bugs can be found on GitHub. If you find a new bug, please report it here.
About us
Webots was originally designed at EPFL in 1996 as a research tool for mobile robotics. In 1998, it began being developed and commercialized by Cyberbotics. In December 2018, Webots was open sourced. Since then, Cyberbotics continues to develop Webots thanks to paid customer support, training, and consulting for industry and academic research projects.
Contact us to discuss your custom robot simulation projects and any additional comments, concerns, or developments you may have for our project!
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