What is autonomous robotics?

Autonomous robotics is a fast-growing discipline that combines engineering, computer science and artificial intelligence. These new robots are capable of perceiving their environment and making independent decisions, opening up new possibilities across various fields.   The 1980s and 1990s saw the emergence of the first autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), which are capable of moving in […]

Python vs C++ for Robotics: Which Language Should You Choose?

Whether you’re working in mechanical engineering, computer science or electronics, robotics is a common thread. And to build or program a robot, you need a language that’s efficient, versatile and reasonably easy to work with. Python and C++ are the two most widely used languages in robotics, they’re also the two main languages supported by […]

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 […]

Is the Raspberry Pi 4 Still a Great Choice for 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 and online resources isn’t enough. Students want a complete, hands-on engineering experience that gets them ready for the professional world. The Raspberry Pi is a versatile and affordable single-board computer, widely […]

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 […]