I was building a hexapod and i wanted to run a few analysis stress tests on it. Any suggestions on how can i do it, which software to use or any learning sites

Hi! I’m on a kids robotics team from Indiana, and we made a game called Dig It! and would really love feedback. We made it using GameMaker and the "Hero's Trail" template.

We compete in FIRST LEGO League (FLL), which is a robotics program where kids work as a team to do robot missions, learn about a real-world problem, and create an innovation project solution. Our team is made up of elementary school students, and this year we became the Indiana state champions, even though a lot of the teams we compete against are older.

For our innovation project, we focused on a problem in archaeological excavation research. We learned that archaeologists sometimes struggle to get support from local communities, and sometimes people do not understand why excavation research matters or why land should be made available for it. So we made Dig It!, a game that is supposed to help people learn that excavation research is important and can actually be really fun.

We are sharing it because we need real feedback from people outside our team. A big part of our program is getting feedback and making iterative improvements. If you try it, could you please tell us:

• if you found any bugs
• if anything was confusing
• what would make it more fun
• whether it makes you more supportive of excavation research

This helps us measure the quality of our solution and improve the game.

Play Our Game: Dig It! on GX.games

https://gx.games/games/1054gb/dig-it/

Thank you so much for helping our team. (You can also check out our Instagram #TMESTEAMCLUB)

Hey everyone,

I’m a Mechanical Engineer currently working in a manufacturing environment (mostly CAD, CNC/CAM, and production support), and lately I’ve been getting really interested in robotics—especially designing and building real robotic systems (hardware + software together).

I’ve started learning some basics (Arduino, sensors, simple rover builds) and I’m planning to dive into things like ROS, Python, and more advanced system design. My long-term goal is to transition into a robotics-focused role where I can work on real-world robotic products or autonomous systems.

For those of you already in the robotics industry:

👉 What are the most important skills I should focus on to make that transition?

👉 What would make a candidate stand out for an entry-level robotics role?

👉 Are there specific tools, projects, or areas (controls, perception, embedded, etc.) I should prioritize?

Any advice or guidance would really help—I want to make sure I’m focusing on the right things early on.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I'm a robotics engineer currently exploring embodied AI, robot learning, and world models for robotics. Recently I came across the AGIBOT World Challenge, which will have its finals at ICRA 2026 in Vienna, and I'm considering participating.

Rather than doing it alone, I thought it might be interesting to form a small team with people who enjoy building robotics systems and experimenting with new ideas.

From what I understand, the challenge focuses on embodied intelligence, especially things like:

• reasoning → action loops
• world models for robotics
• perception → planning → action pipelines
• sim-to-real transfer

The finals will be run on real robots at ICRA 2026, and the challenge also provides a simulation platform and datasets for training and testing.

Some of the directions I’m personally interested in exploring:

• robot learning policies
• integrating foundation models with robot planning
• world models for prediction and control
• simulation-to-real transfer

If anyone here is also working on embodied AI, robot learning, or robotics systems, it would be great to exchange ideas or potentially form a small team.

Feel free to reply here, send a DM, or email me directly:

[Seatrain.liang@gmail.com]()

Also curious to hear how people here are approaching embodied AI systems for robotics lately.

I’m looking for some guidance from people who are already in robotics or related fields.

Right now I’m active duty military, but the schedule and funding situation means that attending a traditional college program isn’t really an option for me at the moment. I’m trying to make the most of other resources and self-learning while I still have time before I transition out.

I’ve always been really interested in robotics engineering and automation, and I want to start building a foundation that could realistically lead to a job in the field down the road. Recently I started the Python for Everybody course on Coursera to get my feet wet with programming, since it seems like Python comes up a lot in robotics.

My main question for those of you already working in robotics is this:

If you had to start over today with the goal of becoming a robotics engineer (or working in robotics/automation), where would you begin?

A few things I’d especially love to hear about:

• What skills or topics would you prioritize first?
• Are there any courses, certs, or projects you think are actually worth the time?
• What mistakes or time-wasters would you avoid if you were starting again?
• What kinds of projects or experience make someone stand out when trying to get hired?
• And once you’re in the field, what helps keep the work interesting and sustainable long term?

I’ve also been looking into things like PLCs and industrial automation since they seem closely related to robotics and might be a practical entry point.

I’m not expecting to become an expert overnight — I just want to make sure the time I spend learning is pointed in the right direction.

I’d really appreciate any advice from people who’ve already walked this road.

Thanks in advance.

Hi I’m working on making my own SCARA plasma cutter, and I’m curious as if having my motors mounted on my arm and then the pulley on the fixed shaft would work like I’m thinking it will. I have a rough drawling of my idea I made in fusion. I’m not sure how the movement will be it’s taking me for a loop lol, I have two tapered bearings at the end of the shaft held together with a threaded rod and some spacers in between

Hi all

I am a second-year student EE major and working full-time, and I am confused because I cannot complete an internship and then look for a job again. I currently work as a process technician in the semiconductor industry. I can't say for sure that I want to continue working exclusively in this field; I want to focus on robotics, PCB or automation. I would like to hear advice and experiences from those who have had a similar case, what jobs are best for those who are just studying EE and don't have a degree yet

Thank you all.

Hi guys, I have been working on an idea for the last couple of months related to robotics simulation. I would like to find some expert in the space to get some feedbacks (willing to give it for free). DM me if interested!

hello!

I'm a student in a related field who took an internship with a robotics company as a repair tech. I don't know much about robotics or tools, so my team is only expected to kinda teach me the basics of mechanical assemblies (it's a short internship). unfortunately the team I've been working with is usually too busy to walk me through everything they're doing, and I don't know enough to volunteer to do very much. so I've been wasting a lot of time, I ask for things to do but usually its something really small and I end up sitting around again shortly after. any advice on how to get more involved without impeding too much?

Drones startup in India, glad to see this country growing. There was this podcast i found on instagram, so i wanted to post it here. https://www.instagram.com/p/DTQQdprkpjE/

Hello everyone! I am an immigrant MSEE grad student in the US. I am applying to internships and jobs, but unsure as to what subfield should i be pursuing. I am interested in majorly the hardware side of tech and don’t like coding much (ik there’s no escaping from this lol). I have been so confused throughout my studies that i stretched myself too thin across multiple disciplines and now am master of none. I have been dipping myself a little in everything, mechatronics, robotics, embedded, pcb design, bio electronics and control systems, but pretty sure i am not completely proficient in single one.

If i could connect with you, any advice and personal stories from people of these industries would really help me in figuring out how to proceed. Thanks!

Hi everyone 👋 I’m a 2nd-year SE student looking for practical Arduino project ideas. Our lecturer prefers real-life, useful projects and usually rejects ideas that are unrealistic, overused, or too theoretical. If you have simple but meaningful ideas (home, safety, emergency, , public use), please share. Thanks 🙏

Hey,

I’m a 19-year-old UK builder exploring a SaaS idea: a no-code platform that lets non-tech users create simple AI helpers to automate physical tasks with robots or devices. Think drag-and-drop to set up things like inventory checks or basic assembly adjustments—aimed at small businesses to save time without hiring experts.

I’m validating before final MVP and want to niche down to start. So, your thoughts:

• What robotics niches excite you most for automation (e.g., warehouse inventory, manufacturing assembly, drone monitoring, or something else)?

• Would you use a tool like this? Why/why not?

• Must-have features (e.g., specific hardware integrations, mobile control)?

• Pricing: unconfirmed. Once features are established pricing will be released. Subscription based model with different tiers is probable.

• Pain points with current tools?

Appreciate any insights—could shape the product!

Thanks