r/robotics is a subreddit with 341k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution 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
Advice Requests
: "Best Universities in the US for Robotics (Undergrad)"
4 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Help with regards to Installing ROS + MuJoCo on my Mac"
3 posts
#3
Ideas
: "Software dev with zero hardware experience, turned a cheap RC car into an LTE controlled spy rover with unlimited range. What would you add to it?"
2 posts
#4
News
: "NIST is putting more than $30M into helping smaller U.S. manufacturers adopt robotics and automation"
1 post
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
: "Servo Motor finger mechanism"
27 posts
#2
Discussion & Curiosity
: "Robotics Masters Programs"
14 posts
#3
News
: "Hyundai Launches Training Facility for Boston Dynamics' Humanoid"
10 posts
#4
Tech Question
: "Building an optical sorter for potato harvest"
9 posts
#5
Mechanical
: "Designing my own adaptive gripper for a robotic arm in Siemens NX, looking for advice and measurements"
5 posts
#6
Humor
: "My toxic trooper"
3 posts
#7
Resources
: "Webbased Gazebo Alternative"
3 posts
#8
Electronics & Integration
: "Metalhead Dog building progress"
1 post
#9
Events
: "World’s first human vs. robot fight"
1 post
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Yearly
+45k members(15.1%)
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Last updated: September 23, 2026