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The keyword you should look for is URDF (Unified Robot Description Format). This format along with the associated tools allows you to create a robot model and use it with existing ROS tools (for example gazebo, rviz and tf). Have a look at this page: http://www.ros.org/wiki/urdf Be sure to click the "Tutorials" link in the light blue box, this should get you started.

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