Python vs. C++: 3 keys to understand what is best for STEM education

Whether we are discussing mechanical engineering, computer science or electronics, robotics is a central and common subject.   As such, robotics requires a programming language that is versatile, efficient and easy to use. C++ and Python are two of the most popular programming languages used in robotics, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. In […]

7 reasons to use Raspberry Pi for your robotics project

You want to make a robot, and you want your robot to be clever. But you definitely don’t want to spend thousands of dollars, or 3 years to study how to do. We have good news for you : why not using a Raspberry Pi board for your robotics project ? A Raspberry Pi board […]

Raspberry Pi 4: an asset for STEM robotics

Engineering courses are notorious for their rigor and difficulty, and choosing the right materials can make all the difference. Today, limiting courses to textbooks, articles, and online resources is not enough. What students are looking for is a complete engineering experience. Yes, of course they wish to pass exams, but what they also want is […]

Unpacking and robotics: a robot at the beginning of the production line?

Last months, we wrote about packing and one of its feature, mixing, so it was all natural to write an article about another important logistical task: unpacking. What is unpacking? In the industrial field, unpacking corresponds to any task consisting in removing a product from its packaging. This manipulation allows the supply of a production […]

Discover robotics with our curriculum !

  Are you a student? A teacher? A researcher? You are into robotics and would like to learn concrete uses of robots in a very accessible way?  At Niryo, we want to give you the opportunity to get a complete solution, by providing you with free curriculums that will help you through the application of […]

5 benefits of using Python in robotics

We often hear debates about which programming language is better to be used for robotics. While there’s usually no “One Best Way”, Python is a major figure in the field of robot programming and can’t be ignored. Today, Python is considered as one of the most popular of high-level programming languages. It allows roboticists to […]

How to learn robotics with Raspberry Pi (1/2)

You want to start learning robotics and do really cool stuff by making your robot clever ? Raspberry Pi boards and robots are close to achieve the perfect match. In the future, many accessible robots will embed a Raspberry Pi board (or a similar board) to provide great functionalities for a good price. A Raspberry […]

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 […]

When to Choose a 6 Axis Robotic Arm ?

You might be wondering, why do many companies use 6 axis robotic arms ? Why not 3, 4, 5, or 7 ? As you can guess, those robots are best suited for some applications, and less for other. But which ones ? In this post we’ll explain you when you would want to choose a […]