How to prepare for robot combat competitions: Safety, pit etiquette, and troubleshooting
Participating in a local or national robot combat competition is a significant milestone for student robotics teams. It offers a platform to test engineering...
Top-ranked robotics journals for cutting-edge research [Updated]
Robotics continues to be at the forefront of scientific innovation in an era defined by rapid technological advancement. For researchers, students, and industry professionals,...
Top 20 robotics competitions to watch [Updated]
Robotics competitions have evolved into dynamic global platforms where students, researchers, and enthusiasts converge to test ingenuity, engineering prowess, and problem-solving skills. These contests...
Top hottest robotics research topics for college students
The world of robotics is evolving at an unprecedented pace, with innovations reshaping industries, redefining human-machine interactions, and pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence.
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Integrating safety PLCs into robotic systems: A guide to smarter, safer automation
Global electronics brand Xiaomi recently revealed its first fully automated manufacturing plant in Beijing. Dubbed as a 'dark factory,' this facility entirely relies on...
Why HIPAA must evolve to support hospital robots that prevent staff injuries
Hospitals, the sanctuaries of human health, are paradoxically among the most hazardous workplaces in America. Healthcare professionals face alarming rates of musculoskeletal injuries, chemical...
Understanding SLAM – How robots see, map, and navigate the world
Imagine a robot exploring an unfamiliar building, dodging furniture, identifying doorways, and eventually constructing a fully detailed map of its surroundings—all without any prior...
Soft robotics: The future of machines that move, sense, and heal like humans
Imagine a robot that’s not built with metal joints or rigid plastic, but with soft, pliable materials that mimic muscles and skin. A robot...
A conversation with Realtime Robotics’ Ville Lehtonen on the launch of Resolver and collision-free...
At this year’s Automate 2025 event in Detroit, Realtime Robotics unveiled a powerful new tool designed to change the game in robotic automation: Resolver....
Advancements in Soft Robotics: How flexible machines are reshaping the future of technology
From the sci-fi horrors of the Terminator to the sleek humanoids of Westworld, robots have long occupied our cultural imagination as hard, metal, and...
Why robotics startups fail: Lessons from Rethink Robotics’ rise and fall
The robotics industry has long been the subject of fascination and hype, promising to redefine how we live and work. Among the most ambitious...
Can robots be hacked? How to prevent a Robopocalypse and secure our future
As robots transition from novelty to necessity, weaving themselves into the fabric of modern life—from hospitals and homes to factories and battlefields—their promise is...
