AuraSim Platform – Client Operations Manual

AuraSim provides a unified workspace for robotics simulation, development, and runtime operations:

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• AuraSim (IsaacSim Streaming): Cloud-hosted NVIDIA Isaac Sim session streamed to your desktop.
• RobotVM: A developer-focused Ubuntu-based virtual desktop with pre-installed tools (VS Code, ROS, Python toolchains, GPU-enabled dependencies).
• FileBrowser: Unified file management surface for uploading/downloading assets shared between AuraSim and RobotVM.

• Authentication: Username/password (or SSO if enabled).
• Data Isolation: Each tenant workspace is logically isolated.

• 5.1 Download
  1. Navigate to the download portal: GDrive Link
  2. Select the file based on your OS.
  3. Download, Save and run the installer.
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• 5.2 First Launch
  • Open the installed application ("AuraSim" desktop app). You should see the Landing view, then proceed to Login.

• 6.1 Landing & Login
  • From the landing page click Login or Get Started.

• 6.2 Credentials & First Password Change
  • Enter the credentials provided by your admin (email + temporary password). If prompted, set a new password.

• 6.3 Accept Policies
  • Review the Terms / Privacy Policy and click Accept.

• 6.4 Payment Activation (If Required)
  • If your account requires activation via payment you are redirected automatically (details in Section 7). Otherwise you proceed straight  to the dashboard.

• 6.5 Redirect to Dashboard
  • After onboarding (policy + payment), the dashboard loads automatically (see Section 8 for details).

• 7.1 Start Payment / Plan Selection
  • User selects a plan or is auto-routed if only one plan exists.

• 7.2 Enter Billing & Payment Method
  • Enter required billing details and add a payment method (card / ACH as enabled). (Not shown if PII.)

• 7.3 Confirm Charge
  • Review summary and confirm or proceed to the provider’s payment modal.

• 7.4 Billing Dashboard
  • After successful activation you can review overall billing status.

Typical sections:

• Active Applications (tiles): AuraSim, RobotVM, (others)
• Quick Actions (Start Simulation, Launch RobotVM, File Browser)

• 9.1 AuraSim (Isaac Sim Streaming)
  • User selects a plan or is auto-routed if only one plan exists.
    1. From Dashboard, click the AuraSim tile.
    2. A session allocation process begins (provision GPU container)

File & Asset Handling:

• Project directory is persisted in tenant storage: /workspace/projects.
• Upload local files via file browser app or Git clone.

Performance Tips:

• Prefer wired or 5 GHz Wi-Fi.
• Lower resolution if latency >150 ms.
• Avoid parallel high-bandwidth sessions on same network.

• 9.2 RobotVM (Ubuntu Developer VDI)
  • Purpose: Provide a full Linux development environment with pre-configured tools.
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  • Features (adjust to reality):
    • Ubuntu 22.04 LTS base
    • VS Code + extensions (Python, ROS, Docker)
    • ROS2 Humble
    • CUDA toolkit + NVIDIA drivers (cloud GPU)
    • Docker / container engine
    • Git + SSH agent pre-wired
  • Launch Steps:
    1. Click RobotVM tile.

Persistent Data:

• All user files and project data are stored in /persistentStorage, which remains available between sessions.

Transferring Files:

• Use built-in file upload.
• Or Git clone from your repo.

Ending Session:

• Click End Session to release compute; unsaved processes terminate.

• 9.3 FileBrowser (Shared Storage Access)
  • Purpose: Provide a simple interface to upload, download, organize, and share files used by both AuraSim (Isaac Sim) and RobotVM sessions.
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  • Key Characteristics:
    • Access scope: The FileBrowser is mounted directly onto the tenant persistent storage directory: /persistentStorage.
    • Shared workflow: Assets placed in /persistentStorage become immediately available inside both AuraSim and RobotVM sessions (typically mounted at the same path or symlinked within /workspace/projects).
    • Supported operations: Upload (drag & drop or select), download, create folders, rename, delete, and refresh listing.
    • Recommended usage: Store all simulation scenes, USD assets, scripts, datasets, logs, and generated artifacts here for durability across sessions.
  • Usage Steps:
    1. From the Dashboard click the FileBrowser (or FileDash) tile.
    2. Navigate the folder tree; default view shows top-level folders (e.g., dxf, logs).
    3. Click Upload to add files; large files (>2 GB) should be compressed before upload for faster transfer.
    4. To use an uploaded asset in AuraSim, reference its path under /persistentStorage within the Isaac Sim file picker.
    5. To retrieve output (logs, generated meshes, datasets) download them from the corresponding folder.
  • Persistence & Backup:
    • Data in /persistentStorage persists across all user sessions and reboots.
    • It is included in scheduled platform backups (see Section 10 for retention policies) if your plan enables backups.
  • Performance Tips:
    • Organize large projects into subfolders (e.g., projects/<project-name>).
    • Clean up obsolete log archives to stay within storage quotas.
  • Screenshot:

• 9.4 AuraDesk (Optional)
  • Secondary desktop environment (if enabled) for office-type workflows or lightweight tasks distinct from RobotVM’s development focus.

• Simulation artifacts: persisted under the tenant storage bucket (object store reference).
• Logs: Retained 7 / 30 / 90 days (define per plan).
• Backups: Nightly snapshots (state retention policy).

• Access logs: Login, session start/stop events.
• Simulation logs: Available via session log panel.
• Audit export: (If available) downloadable CSV / API.

• End unused sessions to save compute credits.
• Use version control for simulation scripts.
• Tag sessions with purpose (QA, R&D) if metadata feature exists.

• Do not share credentials.
• Rotate API keys periodically.
• Store sensitive models/data only if contractually permitted.

• 19.1 Items To Finalize Prior to Release
  • Exact download URL
  • Exact roles & permission matrix
  • Storage retention durations
  • Idle timeout thresholds
  • Payment provider + accepted methods
  • API reference link
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• 19.2 Screenshot Mapping Table (Current Assets)

• 19.3 Optional App Screenshots
  • AuraDesk