199 posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 6 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 3 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/robots Traffic & Engagement r/robots Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/robots Most Active Times When r/robots Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/robots Flair Performance r/robots Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Real-life Robots | 81 (40.7%) | 8 |
| Projects | 51 (25.6%) | 15 |
| Media | 37 (18.6%) | 22 |
| Artwork | 19 (9.5%) | 2 |
| Merchandise | 11 (5.5%) | 2 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/robots Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/robots
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| robot | 78 (39.2%) | 12 | 9 |
| robots | 37 (18.6%) | 5 | 7 |
| humanoid | 20 (10.1%) | 9 | 16 |
| real | 14 (7.0%) | 3 | 4 |
| robotics | 12 (6.0%) | 2 | 2 |
| built | 11 (5.5%) | 7 | 5 |
| first | 11 (5.5%) | 28 | 13 |
r/robots Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/robots
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtu.be | 14 | 2 |
| youtube.com | 13 | 1 |
r/robots Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/robots
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
I 3D printed a hexapod using 18 servos and a Pololu board.
Everybody wants kungfu fighting
Chinese tech firm UniAI unveils the world's first 720° continuous backflip quadruped robot at WAIC
Humanoid Robot teacher introduced in New York School district classroom.
Reposting my maid robot girl
Someone is remotely controlling a shelf-stocking robot in Tokyo... from their living room.
Penny has hands and I ramble about her design
Ground Robots Inherit the Kill Zone - Ukrainian roboticists build toward a human-free frontline
Unitree's new wheeled robot dog
Unitree's robot starts tweaking after trying to get itself on its feet.
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 3D printed a hexapod using 18 servos and a Pololu board. | 430 | 33 | image | Jul 16 |
| Everybody wants kungfu fighting | 360 | 57 | image | Jul 3 |
| Chinese tech firm UniAI unveils the world's first 720° continuous backflip quadruped robot at WAIC | 259 | 130 | image | Jul 22 |
| Humanoid Robot teacher introduced in New York School district classroom. | 112 | 210 | image | Jul 20 |
| Reposting my maid robot girl | 79 | 35 | image | Jul 14 |
| Someone is remotely controlling a shelf-stocking robot in Tokyo... from their living room. | 70 | 24 | image | Jul 20 |
| Penny has hands and I ramble about her design | 66 | 47 | image | Jul 18 |
| Ground Robots Inherit the Kill Zone - Ukrainian roboticists build toward a human-free frontline | 64 | 41 | image | Jul 11 |
| Unitree's new wheeled robot dog | 58 | 31 | image | Jul 26 |
| Unitree's robot starts tweaking after trying to get itself on its feet. | 52 | 41 | image | Jul 10 |
r/robots Audience Overlap r/robots Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/robots FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/robots
What's the best time to post on r/robots?
Based on posting volume, r/robots is most active on Tuesdays around 3 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/robots?
r/robots averages 6 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/robots get?
Posts on r/robots average about 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/robots get most?
On r/robots, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts