861 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 28 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Fridays around 9 AM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/robotics Traffic & Engagement r/robotics Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/robotics Most Active Times When r/robotics Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/robotics Flair Performance r/robotics Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Community Showcase | 244 (28.4%) | 31 |
| Discussion & Curiosity | 218 (25.3%) | 32 |
| News | 106 (12.3%) | 41 |
| Tech Question | 96 (11.2%) | 4 |
| Resources | 42 (4.9%) | 2 |
| Perception & Localization | 35 (4.1%) | 8 |
| Mechanical | 33 (3.8%) | 26 |
| Events | 24 (2.8%) | 2 |
| Controls Engineering | 20 (2.3%) | 12 |
| Electronics & Integration | 14 (1.6%) | 27 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/robotics Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/robotics
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| robot | 197 (22.9%) | 56 | 6 |
| robotics | 155 (18.0%) | 16 | 3 |
| robots | 70 (8.1%) | 12 | 5 |
| built | 52 (6.0%) | 19 | 2 |
| robotic | 47 (5.5%) | 16 | 5 |
| humanoid | 38 (4.4%) | 18 | 5 |
| arm | 37 (4.3%) | 37 | 4 |
| real | 33 (3.8%) | 5 | 2 |
| open | 32 (3.7%) | 20 | 3 |
| looking | 30 (3.5%) | 1 | 1 |
r/robotics Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/robotics
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 26 | 3 |
| youtu.be | 19 | 4 |
| automate.org | 8 | 10 |
| discourse.openrobotics.org | 4 | 3 |
| github.com | 3 | 1 |
r/robotics Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/robotics
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Wheelchair Made Based on a Quadruped Robot
I moved my 3D-printed robot lamp to a Raspberry Pi 5 and added controllable lighting
Robotics researcher argues LLMs may be the wrong foundation for robot intelligence
Lesson learned: easy-to-access off switch is important
A soft floating robot for indoor interaction. It uses helium and flapping fins. It can follow people, give reminders, and act as a study buddy (paper)
Unitree “Super Athlete" AS2-W (wheeled-leg variant of the AS2)
Check out my 3D printed, 18 servo, Self balancing Hexapod.
First full-body movements of my DIY robot lamp
Proception has launched its first products, ProHand 1.0 (22 total DoF)
What Finally Helped Me Understand Inverse Kinematics After Building a 6-Axis Robot Arm
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair Made Based on a Quadruped Robot | 1.8K | 71 | image | Jul 12 |
| I moved my 3D-printed robot lamp to a Raspberry Pi 5 and added controllable lighting | 1.2K | 63 | image | Jul 25 |
| Robotics researcher argues LLMs may be the wrong foundation for robot intelligence | 1.2K | 86 | image | Jul 13 |
| Lesson learned: easy-to-access off switch is important | 938 | 73 | image | Jul 3 |
| A soft floating robot for indoor interaction. It uses helium and flapping fins. It can follow people, give reminders, and act as a study buddy (paper) | 857 | 33 | image | Jul 14 |
| Unitree “Super Athlete" AS2-W (wheeled-leg variant of the AS2) | 818 | 116 | image | Jul 24 |
| Check out my 3D printed, 18 servo, Self balancing Hexapod. | 806 | 38 | image | Jul 18 |
| First full-body movements of my DIY robot lamp | 644 | 72 | image | Jul 11 |
| Proception has launched its first products, ProHand 1.0 (22 total DoF) | 558 | 35 | image | Jul 1 |
| What Finally Helped Me Understand Inverse Kinematics After Building a 6-Axis Robot Arm | 523 | 21 | image | Jul 22 |
r/robotics Audience Overlap r/robotics Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/robotics FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/robotics
What's the best time to post on r/robotics?
Based on posting volume, r/robotics is most active on Fridays around 9 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/robotics?
r/robotics averages 28 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/robotics get?
Posts on r/robotics average about 25 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/robotics get most?
On r/robotics, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts