r/robotics is a subreddit with 336k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses robot, struggling with robotics, robotics, struggling, and ai, and they frequently recommend/review simulation software, simulator, and 3d modelling software.
Popular Themes in r/robotics
#1
Solution Requests
: "[Project ZeeBot] Built a cheap offline AAC companion robot for my non verbal autistic son. Need hardware and DFM advice"
5 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Need help!"
5 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Bob (my robot) died 😢
I tried consolidating 2 LiPo batteries into a 1 larger one and fried its Raspberry Pi brains. I'm gonna rebuild him with a Nvidia Jetson brain and RealSense D457 GMSL camera."
3 posts
#4
Ideas
: "My robotics project so far and let's discuss"
3 posts
#5
Self-Promotion
: "I built a real Wall-E"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/robotics
#1
Robot
18 posts
#2
Struggling With Robotics
17 posts
#3
Robotics
13 posts
#4
Struggling
6 posts
#5
Ai
5 posts
#6
Annoying Robots
5 posts
#7
Controller
5 posts
#8
Kit
4 posts
#9
Motor
4 posts
#10
Simulation
4 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
: "I moved my 3D-printed robot lamp to a Raspberry Pi 5 and added controllable lighting"
67 posts
#2
Discussion & Curiosity
: "My robotics project so far and let's discuss"
39 posts
#3
News
: "Unitree “Super Athlete" AS2-W (wheeled-leg variant of the AS2)"
27 posts
#4
Mechanical
: "Robot Walking"
13 posts
#5
Perception & Localization
: "3D DTOF LIDAR HM-LD1 for UAV Obstacle Avoidance"
11 posts
#6
Tech Question
: "Robot Keeps Tilting In CoppeliaSim"
8 posts
#7
Resources
: "I built CalibON, a browser-based camera calibration tool for ROS and computer vision"
8 posts
#8
Controls Engineering
: "Analog integrating gyroscope"
7 posts
#9
Humor
: "Think I can fit anything else on ‘er?"
3 posts
#10
Electronics & Integration
: "Controlling KR6 with a hardware glove and hand gestures"
2 posts
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Yearly
+47k members(16.4%)
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Last updated: August 4, 2026