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24 alternatives to Physics-accurate 3D assets for robotics simulations from any input

In the past 4 years, we developed a platform generating 3D visuals and deploying AR Try-on experiences into large footwear and retail companies. We focused on high-fidelity meshes and textures since the point was giving shoppers a realistic visual. Then robotics companies started to approach us and they asked for thousands of 3D assets that they can use in creating different simulation environments. This is crucial for them so they can achieve better sim-to-real transfer with domain randomization (train a humanoid in a million different kitchens so a real one is not a surprise when it is…

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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    Rigyd▲59

    Simulation-ready 3D assets for robotics simulation, at scale

    May 2026 · rigyd.com · its alternatives →

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    Asteroid▲217

    Create reactive AR apps without code

    2018 · asteroid.zone · its alternatives →

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    echo3D▲224

    3D asset management in the cloud, for & by developers

    2023 · echo3d.com · its alternatives →

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    Copilot for generating 3d assets for Blender/Unity

    2025 · instant3d.ai · its alternatives →

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    The ultimate place to buy and sell 3D models

    2018 · sketchfab.com · its alternatives →

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    Manage your 3D content production workflow in one place

    2022 · kaedim3d.com · its alternatives →

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    ROBOTZ▲117

    Free modular 3D cartoon robots for your next projects

    2023 · threedee.design · its alternatives →

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    2dto3D▲114

    Turn photos into 3D models that actually work

    2025 · 2dto3d.app · its alternatives →

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    Virtual reality gadgets are embodied in volumetric graphics

    2020 · craftwork.design · its alternatives →

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    We build d3d platform for civil firms for 3D-Models

    2025 · d3d.ai · its alternatives →

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    Hey HN! My co-founder and I have spent over a decade building mixed reality projects and have been growing more and more frustrated with the process. From the number of tools needed, to client sign-off, to the complex esoteric tech stacks. And especially how slow the iteration loop is when dealing with interactivity and UX. Two years ago we decided to stop whining and fix the fundamental issues. Ordinary Objects [0] was built with our core needs for AR prototyping: a very tight iteration loop between editor and real device, real-time interactivity while editing and clear and concise flow…

    2025 · ordinary.space · its alternatives →

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    With a community of over one million creators, we are the world’s largest platform to publish, share, and discover 3D content on web, mobile, AR, and VR.

    2014 · labs.sketchfab.com · its alternatives →

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    wiARframe▲143

    Effortless AR Prototyping

    2018 · wiarframe.com · its alternatives →

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    Publish 3D content with motion

    2015 · sketchfab.com · its alternatives →

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    A comprehensive overview on the state of VR

    2017 · sketchfab.com · its alternatives →

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    Real time 3D collaboration meets no-code augmented reality

    2024 · realitymax.com · its alternatives →

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    Celer3D▲81

    Collaborative parameterised 3D modelling web application

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    AI-Powered 3D Model Generation with Physics Simulation

    Oct 2025 · its alternatives →

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    Pretia▲59

    The easiest platform to create quality AR experiences

    2022 · arcloud.pretiaar.com · its alternatives →

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    Hi-res 3D scanned objects library for Games, VR and VFX

    2021 · wireshape.com · its alternatives →

  22. 22AR

    I think it's finally time to lock version 0.2 of my 4d side project. (Since previous Show HN a couple of years ago: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=37100760 I scrapped lots of stuff and concentrated on making a javascript "game engine") The sole purpose of this project is to explore whether it's possible to make the human brain spatially aware of four dimensions using Virtual Reality. It’s my first ever game project, my first time using Unity, first time writing C#, and my first anything with WebXR, so please be gentle! To manage expectations, it isn't visually pleasing…

    2025 · brainpaingames.com · its alternatives →

  23. 23NC

    Hey guys! I'm excited to announce our new venture, Novo. We've created a robotic arm motion simulation platform for high-end cinematic VR experiences. You can learn more about who and why we are here: http://novoreality.com/2016/11/16/novo-hello-world/ I'd love to hear any questions, thoughts, ideas, and feedback. Thanks!

    2016 · its alternatives →

  24. 24SG

    I built Seed3D, a next-generation 3D reconstruction and modeling tool that turns 2D inputs into solid, physics-ready 3D models — with millimeter precision, physically accurate PBR materials, and export formats ready for any major engine. Unlike traditional photogrammetry or AI mesh tools, Seed3D doesn’t fake geometry with normal maps — it reconstructs real surfaces, edges, and micro-details for simulation-grade accuracy and realism. What it does • Generates watertight polygonal meshes with crisp, true geometry • Outputs full PBR texture sets (albedo, roughness, metalness, normal, AO) •…

    Oct 2025 · seed3d.xyz · its alternatives →

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