What kind of servomotor to use for a robotics project ? (hint : Dynamixel)

You are looking for a nice servo motor to use for your robotics project ? At Niryo we have tested some of the servo motors you can buy online, and we found that one kind of motor is definitely superior to the others. Those are the Dynamixel motors, created by the company Robotis. We are […]

Create a Multi-Robot Production Line with collaborative robots

How to simulate a production line in multi-robot (threading)? In this article, you will learn how to use two or more Ned2 in order to create a production line. Which devices are needed to operate this feature? You’ll need two Ned2, the vision set and its workspace, the large gripper, the vacuum pump, some pawns […]

Ubuntu: enabling innovation in robotics research and education in 4 ways

As the world keeps on growing ands sophisticating, technology has become a critical tool for learning. Among all the most powerful tools for learning is Ubuntu, an operating system that offers a range of benefits for students and teachers alike. What is it? Ubuntu is a free and open-source operating system based on the Linux […]

Robotics and web applications

Robotics and web technologies start to work together. Robotics is becoming more open, thanks to a lot of open source projects for example, and web is adapting for more advanced use cases (Web is not only surfing on Html pages like it was 20 years ago !). So… How can robotics benefit from web technology […]

Different ways to control Ned

Ned is the perfect partner allowing you to learn robotics, the different programming languages as well as the different uses that you can make from a cobot in the frame of industry 4.0.  As the robot is based on open-source technologies, you can control it the way you want, programming it by yourself, making it […]

How to learn robotics with Raspberry Pi (2/2)

In the previous post, we gave you an overview of how to learn robotics with Raspberry Pi, so you can know what is Raspberry Pi, and which board to choose. In this post, we’ll show you what you need to do to actually learn robotics with Raspberry Pi. Ready ? Let’s go :   Installing […]

The future of cobotic technology: flexibility over productivity

Are you familiar with collaborative robots, also known as cobots? In the recent years, the rise of cobots has revolutionized the field of industrial automation and advanced technical education. As we look ahead, it becomes increasingly evident that the future of cobotic technology lies in emphasizing flexibility over productivity. These intelligent machines have transformed the […]

Safety & cobotics: a strictly regulated environment

Cobotics (as a reminder, collaborative robotics) appeared ten years ago in order to reduce industrial robots’ issues, such as their costs, the space they require, as well as their dangerousness.  Collaborative robots, cobots, were created in order to support humans in the realization of difficult, repetitive and complex tasks, to improve their working conditions, their […]

Why you should use 3D printing to build your robot?

You want to build robots, but you wonder how on earth could you create one by yourself ? You think creating robots is only possible for big industrial companies, with thousands of people and machines ? Well, this could’ve been the case 30 years ago, but not anymore. Nowadays, all you need is a home […]

Why robotics is great for technology education ?

Whether we speak about parent or school education, lots of things have changed over the past few years due to technology progresses. Education is a great challenge for years to come. New technologies are everywhere, and while society is slowly adapting to them, we also need to make education better to handle those technologies. Robotics […]