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Michael Ripperger

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Michael Ripperger

Contributed to the RobotLocomotion/drake repository by developing the SceneGraphInspector::GetParentFrame API, which allows retrieval of a frame’s parent by its ID to improve navigation and diagnostics within the scene graph hierarchy. The work involved implementing the core C++ functionality and providing Python bindings to ensure accessibility across different workflows. By exposing parent-frame lookup, the update enhanced debugging capabilities and maintainability for users working with complex frame relationships. The approach emphasized robust unit testing to validate the new API’s correctness and integration. This focused contribution addressed a specific need for more efficient hierarchy management in Drake’s scene graph system.

Overall Statistics

Feature vs Bugs

100%Features

Repository Contributions

1Total
Bugs
0
Commits
1
Features
1
Lines of code
6
Activity Months1

Your Network

40 people

Work History

April 2026

1 Commits • 1 Features

Apr 1, 2026

April 2026 — RobotLocomotion/drake: Delivered SceneGraphInspector::GetParentFrame API to enable retrieval of a frame's parent by ID, enhancing frame hierarchy navigation and diagnostics.

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Quality Metrics

Correctness100.0%
Maintainability100.0%
Architecture100.0%
Performance100.0%
AI Usage20.0%

Skills & Technologies

Programming Languages

C++Python

Technical Skills

C++ developmentPython testingUnit testing

Repositories Contributed To

1 repo

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RobotLocomotion/drake

Apr 2026 Apr 2026
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Languages Used

C++Python

Technical Skills

C++ developmentPython testingUnit testing