Server Example: Dzhanibekov Effect

Overview

Demonstrates the Dzhanibekov effect by spinning a box in zero gravity and visualizing the unstable rotation.

Screenshot

dzhanibekov_effect example

Target

CMake target: dzhanibekov_effect.

Run

Run the build-tree executable:

./build-examples/examples/dzhanibekov_effect

On Windows, run dzhanibekov_effect.exe instead. This example uses RaisimServer. Start rayrai_tcp_viewer and connect to port 8080.

Details

  • Simulates a freely rotating asymmetric box in zero gravity.

  • Shows the intermediate-axis (Dzhanibekov) flipping behavior.

  • Focuses the camera on the box for clear visualization.