Jacob

Jacob

Jacob is the editor of Robot Instructions, where he leads a team team of robotics experts that test and tear down home robots—from vacuums and mop/vac combos to litter boxes and lawn bots. Even humanoid robots! From an early age he was taking apart electronics and building his own robots. Now a software engineer focused on automation, Jacob and his team publish step-by-step fixes, unbiased reviews, and data-backed buying guides. His benchmarks cover pickup efficiency, map accuracy, noise (dB), battery run-down, and annual maintenance cost. Units are purchased or loaned with no paid placements; affiliate links never affect verdicts.

25 Robot Competitions That Put Bots to the Test 🤖

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Video: Biggest fails from the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games in China. Robot competitions range from beginner-friendly LEGO challenges to advanced autonomous-vehicle and combat events, so the best one is the competition that fits your age, interests, resources, and appetite…

Industrial Robot Instructions: 10 Rules 🤖

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Industrial robot instructions should be built around safe motion, accurate calibration, reliable I/O, and predictable recovery. The best robot program is not merely one that reaches the target; it completes the task repeatedly while protecting people, parts, tooling, and production…