Comparison of different tank tracks and treads designs for all-terrain robotic mobility systems

How Tracks Work: 6 Things to Consider

July 11, 2025
Tracks are used on tanks, remote controlled cars, and robots. They provide light surface pressure, constant contact on the ground, and a smoother drive on rough terrain by stretching across any peaks and valleys. They can even...
SuperDroid Bloodhound tactical robot entering confined space during operation

Comparing SuperDroid Robots vs ICOR Technology's Tactical Robots

February 23, 2024
Tasked with choosing a tactical robot for their department, law enforcement officers can face a difficult time trying to decipher the differences between companies and their robots. Which can be...
Compact crawlspace inspection robot navigating under a house with stone foundation for home inspection

Comparing SuperDroid Robots vs Uplink's Crawlspace Inspection Robots

February 1, 2024
Every day, home inspectors, pest management technicians, plumbers, foundation contractors, waterproofers, and contractors use robots to inspect crawlspaces across the United States. These robots help...
Groundhog autonomous reality capture robot scanning a construction site with 360-degree camera for site documentation

Revolutionizing Construction: Robots for Safer and Efficient Jobsites

October 26, 2023
With a growing emphasis on safety and efficiency, construction companies are harnessing the power of robotics to transform their worksites. Gone are the days when jobsite trailers lacked Wi-Fi...
SuperDroid webinar presentation on tactical and security robots for law enforcement applications with demonstration models

Robots for Law Enforcement – More than Tactical | Webinar

October 11, 2023
We hosted a YouTube Live webinar, discussing the various robots law enforcement officers use to keep themselves safe including tactical robots, autonomous security patrol robots, crawlspace/confined...
ABC Construction Executive magazine featuring SuperDroid's autonomous reality capture robots for construction site monitoring and documentation

ABC Construction Executive Guest Post on Autonomous Reality Capture Robots

September 22, 2023
Synopsis: Reality capture technology has transformed the construction industry, enabling better project monitoring, coordination, and quality control. However, manually capturing data for virtual...
Printable robot coloring pages showing various robot designs for educational activities

Fun Robot Coloring Pages

August 18, 2023
Let's Have Some Fun! We're kids at heart and enjoy having some fun, like with our Robot Jokes page. To inspire the next generation of roboticists and robot end users, we created these...
Inspector AJ YouTube channel logo reviewing the GPK-32 compact inspection robot for home inspections and crawlspace evaluations

Inspector AJ Reviews the GPK-32 4WD

August 14, 2023
Some of our most popular robots are our compact inspection robots, like the GPK-32, which leads to a lot of our clients coming from the home inspection industry. Those clients kept telling us about...
Case study of Advanced Quality Inspections using SuperDroid crawlspace robots for comprehensive home inspection services

Home Inspector Crawlspace Robot Case Study

July 20, 2023
About the Company Advanced Quality Inspections (AQI) is a 3-person home inspection company based in Clayton, NC. Founded by Randy Berry in 2020, AQI completes hundreds of inspections annually,...
SuperDroid webinar presentation on industrial robots for manufacturing facilities showing injury prevention and cost savings applications

How Manufacturers Are Using Robots to Prevent Injuries and Save Money | Webinar

June 8, 2023
We hosted a webinar to showcase the numerous ways manufacturers are utilizing robots to inspect confined spaces (including inside and under their equipment), monitor hazardous environments, reality...
Nucor steel facility case study showing robotic flue inspection implementation

Nucor Flue Inspection Case Study

April 18, 2023
About the Company Nucor (nucor.com) is one of North America's largest steel and steel products companies, priding itself on safety, quality, and productivity. Their facility in Louisville,...
GPK-series robot with camera positioned to inspect above drop ceiling tiles for building engineers and facility maintenance professionals

Drop Ceiling Robots for Building Engineers, Facility Maintenance, & Property Managers

April 14, 2023
Every building engineer, facility maintenance technician, and property manager wants to stay proactive with their building's maintenance. They want to catch minor concerns before they become large,...
3D reality capture visualization created by SuperDroid robots equipped with Matterport technology for comprehensive facility documentation and management

Reality Capture Robots for Facilities

April 13, 2023
Facility managers and engineers across different industries and job sites are finding new ways to use technology to help manage their facilities. Manufacturing facilities, utility plants, and...
GPK-series compact robot inspecting drop ceiling areas for IT technicians, structured cabling specialists, and CCTV installers

Drop Ceiling Robots for IT, Structured Cabling, & CCTV Technicians

April 12, 2023
Every technician that has ever run cables knows the "joy" of drop ceilings firsthand. Just to see what's above a drop ceiling (also known as a suspended ceiling or false ceiling) you have to climb a...
Groundhog autonomous robot with 360-degree camera documenting construction progress on active jobsite for project management and quality control

Affordable Reality Capture Robots for Construction

April 12, 2023
The construction industry has recently seen the benefits of reality capture through the use of 360° cameras and laser scanning. From reducing rework and optimizing schedules to improving overall...
GPK robot inspecting above ceiling space for structural engineers, MEP engineers, architects, and contractors to assess building conditions

Drop Ceiling Inspection Robots for Structural & MEP Engineers, Architects, & Contractors

April 10, 2023
If you've ever renovated a commercial building, you've probably popped a few ceiling tiles up to see what's above a drop ceiling. If you're an architect or structural engineer, you need to see the...
GPK-32 4WD all-terrain inspection robot with HD camera system designed for manufacturing environments and confined space access

Robots in the World of Manufacturing

March 14, 2023
Robot usage throughout the manufacturing industry continues to rise each year in nearly every subset including food production, consumer goods, electronics, and more. Manufacturers use robotics for...

Robot Rumble 2023

March 1, 2023
Today, we kick off a robot version of March Madness with our own bracket of 64 fan-favorite robots in what we're calling Robot Rumble 2023! You will help determine the winner by selecting your...

These Aren't the Star Wars Super Droids You're Looking For

February 27, 2023
If you're looking for the B2-series Super Battle Droids from the Star Wars Clone Wars series, you're unfortunately in the wrong place. You can learn more about those "Super Droids" at Wookiepedia,...

The Twelve Days of Robots

January 5, 2023
Happy Holidays from all of us here at SuperDroid Robots! It's been one heck of a year and we decided to send it off with our own version of a classic Christmas song. Take a listen to "The...

Buying vs. Building an Inspection Robot

December 28, 2022
Robotic crawlers are becoming a common sight in the world of building inspections. Whether it's inside crawlspaces or under heavy machinery, inspection robots are just about everywhere. The appeal is...
New Robots and More - January 2022

New Robots and More - January 2022

January 13, 2022
We're only a week into the new year and there's already a lot to talk about! We're hard at...
Happy Holidays from SuperDroid Robots

Happy Holidays from SuperDroid Robots

December 27, 2021
It's been a busy year here at the SuperDroid Robots office and it's hard to believe 2021 is almost...
Over 400 GPK-32 Inspection Crawler Robots Sold!

Over 400 GPK-32 Inspection Crawler Robots Sold!

December 15, 2021
It's been almost 3 years since the GPK-32 first rolled out to crawl spaces across the country and their...
How to Navigate Robots in Outdoor Environments - White Paper

How to Navigate Robots in Outdoor Environments - White Paper

November 3, 2021
How to Navigate Robots in Outdoor Environments White paper written by Kevin Yu, Ph.D. Graduate in Robotics and Senior...
Peoria Arizona Fire-Medical Department Purchases HD2-S Mastiff for HAZMAT Calls

Peoria Arizona Fire-Medical Department Purchases HD2-S Mastiff for HAZMAT Calls

August 2, 2021
PEORIA, A.Z. - The Peoria Fire-Medical Department has purchased a hazmat robot to avoid tragedies like the 2019 explosion...
SuperDroid Partners with InterNACHI®

SuperDroid Partners with InterNACHI®

February 24, 2021
Exclusive $250 Discount on Inspection Robots for InterNACHI® Members SuperDroid Robots Inc. is proud to announce their partnership with the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors®, or InterNACHI®. InterNACHI® is...
The VIPR, a New Autonomous Platform from SuperDroid Robots

The VIPR, a New Autonomous Platform from SuperDroid Robots

July 31, 2020
SuperDroid Robots is proud to introduce our latest autonomous robot, the VIPR! The VIPR is a configurable autonomous robotic...
A SuperDroid Year in Review

A SuperDroid Year in Review

January 8, 2020
2019 was an absolute whirlwind of a year here at SuperDroid Robots. With all the progress and changes that have happened, it's hard to keep track of it all. That's why we took the time to cover the highlights of the past year! Here are...
New MLT-JR IPS ROS Robot by SuperDroid Robots

New MLT-JR IPS ROS Robot by SuperDroid Robots

July 10, 2019
SuperDroid Robots new MLT-JR ROS Tracked IPS Robot is a development platform designed to demonstrate the capabilities of autonomous waypoint navigation. (ROS = Robot Operating System. IPS = Indoor Positioning System) This...

Roll Cage + Wheelie Bar Upgrades for GPK-32 Inspection Robot

June 6, 2019
UPDATE 04/14/2021 : We've added a FAQ & Support page on our main support wiki. Visit https://wiki.sdrobots.com/index.php/GPK-32 for more information. SuperDroid Robots most requested wireless inspection robot, GPK-32 has two options that help...

FAQ's: Wireless Inspection Robot GPK-32

March 11, 2019
UPDATE 04/14/2021 : We've added a FAQ & Support page on our main support wiki. Visit https://wiki.sdrobots.com/index.php/GPK-32 for more information. GPK-32 Inspection Robot SuperDroid Robots now offers two battery options for the...

SuperDroid Robots Technology Promises Safer Future For Law Enforcement Officers

February 5, 2019
Tactical Surveillance Robots, like SuperDroid Robots LT2-F shown in the video, provide first responders with a quick, easy assessment of dangerous situations from a safe, remote location. Tactical Robots use in law enforcement agencies is increasing in an...

NEW Heavy Duty Enclosed Robot

December 12, 2018
SuperDroid Robots NEW HK1000 4WD ATR Platform This powerful robot is equipped with four 120 RPM Wheel Chair Motors with encoders and 13 inch Traction Lug tires. This robot can support payloads of 250 pounds and has a high towing capacity making it a...

Inspection Robots with HD Cameras

September 28, 2018
Our budget Inspection Robots are available in Wireless and Tethered models and come equipped with an HD 1080p or better camera system with recording capabilities. See our full line of Inspection Robots. Wireless Inspection Robots Tethered...
NEW GPK-32 Wireless Inspection Robot-Longer Range!

NEW GPK-32 Wireless Inspection Robot-Longer Range!

September 19, 2018
UPDATE 04/14/2021 : We've added a FAQ & Support page on our main support wiki. Visit https://wiki.sdrobots.com/index.php/GPK-32 for more information. GPK-32 Wireless Inspection Robot with 1080p HD Video SuperDroid Robots...
NEW Autonomous Programmable ROS SLAM Tracked Robot

NEW Autonomous Programmable ROS SLAM Tracked Robot

August 16, 2018
Autonomous Programmable ROS SLAM Tracked Robot SuperDroid Robots ROS SLAM Robot is a development platform designed to demonstrate the capabilities of SLAM algorithms paired with autonomous waypoint navigation. This platform...
SuperDroid Robots Inspection Robot Saves Homeowner $85K

SuperDroid Robots Inspection Robot Saves Homeowner $85K

July 20, 2018
SGT-32 Home Inspection Robot Testimonial William Butner of North Carolina owns a home built around 1870. Mr. Butner hired a contractor to assess the home for damage. There was no access to the structural beams without tearing...

NEW Wireless Tracked Inspection Robot

May 31, 2018
(Author's note: 5/7/2021) The SGT-32P has been discontinued and replaced with our more popular GPK-32 Inspection Robot. For more information on the GPK-32 please visit...
Inspection Robots For Sale

Inspection Robots For Sale

August 11, 2017
UPDATE 04/14/2021 : We've added a FAQ & Support page on our main support wiki. Visit https://wiki.sdrobots.com/index.php/GPK-32 for more information. Do you have an area that is hard to reach, or even dangerous to access?...

Indoor Navigation Positioning System

May 2, 2017
Make your robot more autonomous than ever before Here at SuperDroid Robots, we are known for our ability to design, program and build some of the best tactical and inspection robots in the world. In fact, when it comes to explosive ordinance disposal, we are...
Tech Thursday #023: Wireless Robot Control with an xBee

Tech Thursday #023: Wireless Robot Control with an xBee

May 7, 2015
When you want to take your robot wireless but want to take it a step past R/C, an xBee is a prime candidate. The system works over 2.4GHz, similar to WiFi but what it provides is a simple wireless serial bridge. Meaning you can send a packet to...
Tech Thursday #021: Arduino Stepper Motor Control

Tech Thursday #021: Arduino Stepper Motor Control

April 16, 2015
Today's Tech Thursday will cover how to control a stepper motor using a stepper motor driver and an Arduino. Stepper motors have the useful property of moving through discrete, precise angular steps, allowing them to be positioned...
Tech Thursday #019: A Fun Tracked Robot with a Arduino

Tech Thursday #019: A Fun Tracked Robot with a Arduino

April 2, 2015
We had fun building this robot. He may look familiar… We started with MLT-JR custom length tracks and added a simple shell and head. The motors are driven with a Sabertooth 2×5 Motor Controller. All the parts (other than the drive...
Tech Thursday #013: Keg-a-Droid Beer Dispensing Control System

Tech Thursday #013: Keg-a-Droid Beer Dispensing Control System

February 12, 2015
Lately we have been hard at work developing a new robotic beer servant named Keg-a-Droid; you can check out our Kickstarter campaign. Keg-a-droid is a remote controlled, mobile robot equipped with a keg and tap system and this...
Tech Thursday #012: PulsedLight LiDAR-Lite

Tech Thursday #012: PulsedLight LiDAR-Lite

February 5, 2015
PulsedLight's LiDAR-Lite (TS-070-001) is a compact and high performance distance measurement sensor. The small size and light weight makes it an ideal positioning sensor in mobile robotic applications. The sensor also...
Tech Thursday #011: Motion Detector Servo Control

Tech Thursday #011: Motion Detector Servo Control

January 29, 2015
Home automation is a hot topic these days. In this week's Tech Thursday I will show you how to deploy a simple motion sensor and use it to set the position of a servo. For motion detection I will be using our Mini PIR motion detector...
Tech Thursday #007: Spektrum Binding Procedure

Tech Thursday #007: Spektrum Binding Procedure

January 1, 2015
With many of our projects, we set them up with simple RC control for initial testing. This lets us verify the robot's mechanical features and power distribution are functioning properly before implementing more advanced control...
Tech Thursday #005: Arduino to Arduino Serial Communication

Tech Thursday #005: Arduino to Arduino Serial Communication

December 10, 2014
Serial communication is a major backbone in embedded electronics and it is exceptionally common to have two embedded devices to talk to one another. For example, you may have one Arduino reading joysticks and sensors and...

SuperDroid Robots in the News! (in a good way ;-) )

February 14, 2014
Well, we have had a couple snow days here over the last couple weeks and our 6WD snow plow has been getting a lot of publicity. We built it as a novelty item and have already sold it. Fear not for those of you who still want one, just let us know what you...
SDR Completes 3 Custom Arms

SDR Completes 3 Custom Arms

July 17, 2012
These custom arms were built from a customers requirements. All three arms are identical and include all the controls, feedback, etc in a self contained IP54 rated assembly. The arm is connected to via a Amphenol Connector. The...

New Custom Robot. Random Target HeadShot!

June 8, 2012
Random Target. Used for target practice and training. Random Motion. Speed and Delays can be adjusted. Developed for Law Enforcement Training.
New Item: LT2-F with 4 Axis Arm

New Item: LT2-F with 4 Axis Arm

June 8, 2012
This is the same as our popular LT2 with 4 axis arm, but it includes the rear flipper/stabilizer arm! The image shown includes the following available options; aggressive tracks, 27x Optical Tilt Camera, IR Forearm and backup cameras, LED...

HD2 with 5-Axis Arm Updated Video!

April 1, 2011
Below is the video for the custom Robots with 5-Axis Arms we just finished. These custom robots are tethered by a fiber optic cable and going to be used in a nuclear power plant. SuperDroid Robots specializes in building custom robots. Contact us for your...
Some more custom robots with arms…

Some more custom robots with arms…

March 30, 2011
We just created these HD2 robots with 5-Axis Arms. An LT with 4-axis arm is also shown in the picture. These custom robots are tethered by a fiber optic cable and going to be used in a nuclear power plant. SuperDroid Robots...

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