CNES case study: astronaut assistant robot project April 21, 2026 General information Organization: CNES (Centre national d’études spatiales) Name: Jean Bertrand Position: Astronaut Assistant Robot Manager Exploration and Human Spaceflight – SpaceShip FR Project Sector: space exploration Equipment used: Scout 2.0 mobile robot ROS2 R&D kit Viper 300 6 DoF robot arm ZED 2i Polarizer[…]
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K1 humanoid robot: a practical platform for higher education and research April 2, 2026 In many robotics programmes, students spend more time working with simulations or isolated software components than experimenting with a real humanoid robot. As a result, much of the work ends up being done in simulation, far from real-world constraints. Between cost,[…]
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ROS2 R&D Kit for mobile robots: simplified integration and development 31, March 2026 Most research teams spend their first 6 to 8 weeks struggling with ROS 2 setup before writing a single line of application code. Developing a mobile robot with ROS2 involves several technical steps: sensor integration, software configuration, communication between components, and access[…]
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UFactory in March (−10%): three robotic arms, three complementary profiles — Lite 6, xArm, 850 2. März 2026 For labs, innovation hubs, R&D teams, and education: a simple guide to easily choose between Lite 6, xArm, and 850, and match the right end-effector (gripper or vacuum) to your tasks. Key takeaways The UFactory lineup is[…]
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Dynamixel: key checks before integrating a servo motor (XC/XM) 2 March 2026 When building a multi-axis prototype (small manipulator arm, mobile robot, humanoid, demo unit…), the choice of servos often ends up structuring everything else: mechanics, power, wiring, control—and even the ability to iterate quickly.Dynamixel servos are frequently used in this context, especially in research[…]
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Ouster LiDAR: the benchmark for applied robotics 6 October 2025 In mobile robotics, everything starts with perception. Without reliable data, a robot cannot localize itself or understand its environment. That’s why Ouster LiDAR sensors have become a trusted choice for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals. They combine accuracy, durability, and easy integration — three key[…]
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Deep Robotics Lite 3 vs Unitree Go2: two quadrupeds, two visions 11 September 2025 Quadrupedal robots are no longer just technological demonstrators. They can be found in universities, research laboratories and even in some industrial environments. Among the models attracting the most attention today, two names often come up: Deep Robotics’ Lite 3 and Unitree’s[…]
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UFactory: affordable, high-performance robotic arms for teaching and research 12 August 2025 In a laboratory or university, talking about robotic equipment often raises the same question: « Do we have the budget? » Many robotic arms are high-performance…but remain out of reach for an educational department or research centre. With its Lite 6 and xArm 6 models,[…]
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Why the Husky A300 is the ideal mobile robot for your outdoor projects 5 August 2025 Mobile robotics is evolving rapidly, particularly in outdoor environments. Whether for inspection, precision agriculture research or autonomous navigation in difficult terrain, outdoor projects require a robust, reliable and adaptable platform. The Husky A300, developed by Clearpath Robotics, is a[…]
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