Bullet Physics

Open source

Open-source physics simulation library for collision detection and rigid body dynamics.

by Bullet Physics ProjectOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): physics engine, simulation, robotics, reinforcement learning, open source, PyBulletVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): embeddedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/bulletphysics/bullet3Verified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): ZlibVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): Real-time collision detection and multi-physics simulation, Rigid body and FEM deformable soft body dynamics, PyBullet Python bindings for robotics and reinforcement learning, OpenCL GPGPU execution of collision and dynamics, Simulation for VR, games, visual effects and machine learningVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Robotics and RL researchers plus game developers needing free multi-physics simulation with Python bindings.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-marketVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): Game physics, Robotics and reinforcement learning, Visual effects, VR simulationVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): advancedVerified

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 3.2.5Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): maintenanceVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerified

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