r/robotics is a subreddit with 330k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses robotics, robot, ai, struggling with robotics, and humanoid, and they frequently recommend/review simulation software, simulator, and 3d modelling software.
Popular Themes in r/robotics
#1
Solution Requests
: "Made a 3D-Printed 6-Axis Robot Arm from scratch. Autonomous pick and place with OpenCV AI Object Detection, ROS2 and MoveIt2."
5 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: "Can this make lerobt data collection and preprocessing a little less painful?"
1 post
#3
Advice Requests
: "Need some help figuring out gait mechanics and servo torque"
1 post
#4
Ideas
: "You helped me name my last robot, Arctos, and you didn't disappoint! Now I need your help naming this new AGV. I will use the comment with the most upvotes."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/robotics
#1
Robotics
: "Beni from Mondo Robotics"
227 posts
#2
Robot
: "First Robot build in my life - based on quadrupedal sesame-Robot esp32 project"
95 posts
#3
Ai
: "Ai agent deployed on Robotic Air Hockey Table"
47 posts
#4
Struggling With Robotics
17 posts
#5
Humanoid
: "Wuji tech teases its newest, most advanced Humanoid hand"
15 posts
#6
Development
: "Autonomous solar panel installation: Crawler base, robotic arm, suction system, AI vision, and 3D sensors — placing ~30 kg panels with ±1–2 mm precision. At about 1 panel every 30 seconds."
14 posts
#7
Struggling
13 posts
#8
Advice
12 posts
#9
Motor
: "How do I get the stator out of a Ronin-M Motor?"
11 posts
#10
Simulation
: "Native URDF+SRDF Editor for iOS, with MuJoCo Simulation: AR Mobile Robotics"
11 posts
Products Discussed in r/robotics
Simulation Software
11 reviews
#1
ROS
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#2
ROS 2
3.0★ from 1 review
#3
Unity
4.0★ from 1 review
Simulator
7 reviews
#1
Isaac Sim
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
RobotStudio Simulator
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
RoboDK Simulator
5.0★ from 1 review
3d Modelling Software
6 reviews
#1
Fusion 360
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
SolidWorks
2.0★ from 1 review
#3
Autodesk
5.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/robotics
#1
Community Showcase
: "Stairs are hard — part 2"
99 posts
#2
Discussion & Curiosity
: "Boston Dynamics posted a video of the new production version electric Atlas spinning its body while balancing on its arms"
41 posts
#3
News
: "Unitree Launches World’s First Mass-Produced Manned Mecha GD01"
27 posts
#4
Controls Engineering
: "Would you consider this dexterous hand highly dexterous？"
9 posts
#5
Mechanical
: "💅Gotta love being pretty from the jump, period. (A whole slay moment.)"
6 posts
#6
Electronics & Integration
: "now i must find a place to put in on the robot"
5 posts
#7
Perception & Localization
: "DToF LiDAR Obstacle Avoidance System for LIMO Robot"
4 posts
#8
Tech Question
: "Hi everyone, new to the group and seeking advice for someone"
4 posts
#9
Events
: "Concept of a robot dog in two parts (ICRA2026)"
2 posts
#10
Resources
: "Failed a Robotics Interview, Here’s What They Asked"
1 post
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+50k members(17.8%)
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Last updated: June 4, 2026