Robotics Communities

FAQ

What are robotics communities?

Communities for robotics enthusiasts, engineers, and educators covering hardware builds, automation, and research. Discord hosts maker communities for Arduino and Raspberry Pi projects, while professional and academic organizations serve more specialized robotics practitioners and researchers.

How many Robotics communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 30 Robotics communities on this page. Most listings with size data are huge (17%) or massive (17%).

Which platforms host the most robotics communities?

Reddit (10), Discourse (7), and Independent Platforms (6) are the most common here. Click a platform icon above the list to open a filtered view.

What features do these communities offer?

Forum is the most common (90%). Others that show up often include online/offline events. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.

Are there free robotics communities?

29 of 30 (97%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.

Which robotics communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Robotics & IoT Developers, Robotics, Robotics & Automation Professionals, and r/FRC first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 4/24/2026, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.