Updates versioning of the framework to v0.3 release (#507)

# Description

This MR updates the docs for versioning of the framework to 0.3.0.

## Type of change

- New feature (non-breaking change which adds functionality)

## Checklist

- [x] I have run the [`pre-commit` checks](https://pre-commit.com/) with
`./orbit.sh --format`
- [x] I have made corresponding changes to the documentation
- [x] My changes generate no new warnings
- [ ] I have added tests that prove my fix is effective or that my
feature works
- [x] I have run all the tests with `./orbit.sh --test` and they pass
- [ ] I have updated the changelog and the corresponding version in the
extension's `config/extension.toml` file
- [x] I have added my name to the `CONTRIBUTORS.md` or my name already
exists there

README.md

@@ -19,17 +19,17 @@ in robotics research (such as RL, learning from demonstrations, and motion plann
 simulation capabilities for photo-realistic scenes and fast and accurate simulation.
 
 Please refer to our [documentation page](https://isaac-orbit.github.io/orbit) to learn more about the
-installation steps, features, tutorials, and how to setup your own project with Orbit.
+installation steps, features, tutorials, and how to set up your project with Orbit.
 
-## 🎉 Announcement (22.12.2023)
+## Announcements
 
-We're excited to announce merging of our latest development branch into the main branch! This update introduces
-several improvements and fixes to enhance the modularity and user-friendliness of the framework. We have added
-several new environments, especially for legged locomotion, and are in the process of adding new environments.
+* [17.04.2024] [**v0.3.0**](https://github.com/NVIDIA-Omniverse/orbit/releases/tag/v0.3.0):
+  Several improvements and bug fixes to the framework. Includes cabinet opening and dexterous manipulation environments,
+  terrain-aware patch sampling, and animation recording.
 
-Feel free to explore the latest changes and updates. We appreciate your ongoing support and contributions!
-
-For more details, please check the post here: [#106](https://github.com/NVIDIA-Omniverse/Orbit/discussions/106)
+* [22.12.2023] [**v0.2.0**](https://github.com/NVIDIA-Omniverse/orbit/releases/tag/v0.2.0):
+  Significant breaking updates to enhance the modularity and user-friendliness of the framework. Also includes
+  procedural terrain generation, warp-based custom ray-casters, and legged-locomotion environments.
 
 ## Contributing to Orbit
 

VERSION

-0.2.0
+0.3.0

docs/conf.py

@@ -29,7 +29,7 @@ project = "orbit"
 copyright = "2022-2024, The ORBIT Project Developers."
 author = "The ORBIT Project Developers."
 
-version = "0.2.0"
+version = "0.3.0"
 
 # -- General configuration ---------------------------------------------------
 
@@ -203,7 +203,7 @@ html_css_files = ["custom.css"]
 html_theme_options = {
     "collapse_navigation": True,
     "repository_url": "https://github.com/NVIDIA-Omniverse/Orbit",
-    "announcement": "We have now released v0.2.0! Please use the latest version for the best experience.",
+    "announcement": "We have now released v0.3.0! Please use the latest version for the best experience.",
     "use_repository_button": True,
     "use_issues_button": True,
     "use_edit_page_button": True,

docs/source/refs/changelog.rst

@@ -3,7 +3,9 @@ Extensions Changelog
 
 All notable changes to this project are documented in this file. The format is based on
 `Keep a Changelog <https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/>`__ and this project adheres to
-`Semantic Versioning <https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html>`__.
+`Semantic Versioning <https://semver.org/spec/v2.0.0.html>`__. For a broader information
+about the changes in the framework, please refer to the
+`release notes <https://github.com/NVIDIA-Omniverse/orbit/releases/>`__.
 
 Each extension has its own changelog. The changelog for each extension is located in the
 ``docs`` directory of the extension. The changelog for each extension is also included in

docs/source/setup/installation.rst

@@ -20,8 +20,8 @@ Installing Isaac Sim
 
 .. caution::
 
-   We have dropped support for Isaac Sim versions 2022.2 and below. We recommend using the latest Isaac Sim
-   2023.1 releases (``2023.1.0-hotfix.1`` or ``2023.1.1``).
+   We have dropped support for Isaac Sim versions 2023.1.0 and below. We recommend using the latest
+   Isaac Sim 2023.1.1 release.
 
    For more information, please refer to the
    `Isaac Sim release notes <https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/isaacsim/latest/release_notes.html>`__.
@@ -37,7 +37,7 @@ To check the minimum system requirements,refer to the documentation
 `here <https://docs.omniverse.nvidia.com/isaacsim/latest/installation/requirements.html>`__.
 
 .. note::
-	We have tested Orbit with Isaac Sim 2023.1.0-hotfix.1 release on Ubuntu
+	We have tested Orbit with Isaac Sim 2023.1.1 release on Ubuntu
 	20.04LTS with NVIDIA driver 525.147.
 
 Configuring the environment variables
@@ -179,6 +179,9 @@ utilities to manage extensions:
 Setting up the environment
 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
+.. attention::
+   This step is optional. If you are using the bundled python with Isaac Sim, you can skip this step.
+
 The executable ``orbit.sh`` automatically fetches the python bundled with Isaac
 Sim, using ``./orbit.sh -p`` command (unless inside a virtual environment). This executable
 behaves like a python executable, and can be used to run any python script or