| name | dart-io |
| description | DART IO: URDF, SDF, MJCF parsers, and dart::io loading |
DART Model Loading (dart::io)
Load this skill when working with robot model files or parsers.
When correctness depends on the loaded model's 3D hierarchy, transforms,
collision geometry, or simulated behavior, also load dart-verify-sim for a
text scene/behavior oracle plus claim-tied visual corroboration.
Quick Start
#include <dart/io/read.hpp>
auto skel = dart::io::readSkeleton("dart://sample/urdf/KR5/KR5 sixx R650.urdf");
Full Documentation
For complete I/O guide: docs/onboarding/io-parsing.md
For module-specific details: dart/io/AGENTS.md
Supported Formats
| Format | Extension | Use Case |
|---|
| URDF | .urdf | ROS robots |
| SDF | .sdf, .world | Gazebo models |
| MJCF | .xml | MuJoCo models |
Common Patterns
dart::io::ReadOptions options;
options.addPackageDirectory("my_robot", "/path/to/my_robot");
auto skel = dart::io::readSkeleton("package://my_robot/urdf/robot.urdf", options);
options.format = dart::io::ModelFormat::Sdf;
Key Files
- API:
dart/io/read.hpp
- Tests:
tests/unit/io/test_read.cpp