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…

15 Best Robot Museums to Visit in 2026 🤖

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Robot museums are worth visiting when they let you see how machines sense, move, decide, and interact, not merely pose behind glass. Our top recommendation is to start with Miraikan in Tokyo for broad robotics and AI, then choose the…

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Charities: Powering Good with Bots Robot charities are transforming lives, offering a powerful blend of technological innovation and compassionate outreach to address critical societal needs. From empowering individuals with disabilities to inspiring future engineers and aiding in disaster relief, these…

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Video: Why We’re Using Blobs to Train Our Robot. Foundations: Build Your Bot Right! Ever wondered what truly makes a robot tick , beyond the shiny exterior and whirring gears? The secret lies in its robot foundations – the bedrock…