r/robotics is a subreddit with 338k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses robot, struggling with robotics, robotics, humanoid, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review simulation software, simulator, and 3d modelling software.
Popular Themes in r/robotics
#1
Solution Requests
: "Need help conceptualizing servo speed regulation"
4 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "How much math do I actually need for robotics, and where do I start?"
3 posts
#3
Self-Promotion
: "Solo-built a humanoid robot from scratch — now looking at pre-seed. Would love feedback before I approach investors."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/robotics
#1
Robot
: "3-month update, in a little story about my 3D-printed Robot lamp"
50 posts
#2
Struggling With Robotics
17 posts
#3
Robotics
13 posts
#4
Humanoid
: "Humanoid Robot Update"
7 posts
#5
Struggling
6 posts
#6
Humanoid Robot
: "Humanoid Robot Update"
6 posts
#7
Ai
5 posts
#8
Annoying Robots
5 posts
#9
Controller
5 posts
#10
100m Dash
: "Robot Carnage! - 100m Dash Unitree Superman and TienKung Ultra"
5 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
Discussion & Curiosity
: "Some personal thoughts after WRC2026"
28 posts
#2
Community Showcase
: "3-month update, in a little story about my 3D-printed robot lamp"
27 posts
#3
News
: "Honor lightning vs tiangong in the 2026 humanoid robotics 100 meter dash"
23 posts
#4
Events
: "Previous MK robot experiments"
12 posts
#5
Humor
: "Is this the future? LOL"
7 posts
#6
Tech Question
: "¿Cómo medirian las rotaciones en FreeCAD?"
7 posts
#7
Resources
: "Construyendo robot hidráulico con válvulas pepepako y sensor de posición casero"
5 posts
#8
Looking for Group
: "BB1 Homemade Robot Making Sauce"
3 posts
#9
Controls Engineering
: "DIY 6-DOF Robot Control & 3D Visualization with Node-RED + Three.js"
3 posts
#10
Electronics & Integration
: "Waveshare driver with ESP32"
3 posts
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+46k members(15.8%)
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Last updated: August 26, 2026