How Robots Work

How Robots Work

Sensor Fusion: Why Modern Robots Use Multiple Senses at Once

No single sensor is reliable in every condition. Sensor fusion is how modern robots combine cameras, LiDAR, IMUs and more…

Marcus Reeves May 15, 2026

How Robots Work

RTK-GPS Explained: Centimetre-Accurate Navigation Without Boundary Wires

Standard GPS is accurate to about 5 metres. RTK-GPS gets that down to under 2 centimetres. Here is the trick…

Marcus Reeves May 13, 2026

How Robots Work

AI Motion Planning: How Robots Decide Where to Move Next

Knowing where you are is one problem. Deciding where to go next — efficiently, safely, and around moving obstacles —…

Marcus Reeves May 9, 2026

How Robots Work

Computer Vision in Modern Robotics: From Pixels to Actions

Computer vision is what lets a robot understand the world through cameras. Here is how raw pixels become decisions —…

Marcus Reeves May 5, 2026

How Robots Work

LiDAR vs Camera Navigation: Which Is Better for Home Robots?

Both LiDAR and camera-based navigation can map your home and avoid obstacles — but they have different strengths. Here is…

Marcus Reeves May 3, 2026

How Robots Work

SLAM Explained: How Robots Build a Map While Driving Through It

Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping is the technology that turns a confused robot into one that knows exactly where it is.…

Marcus Reeves Apr 27, 2026