The 5 most popular types of robot building materials today

The design of the outer shell may be the last consideration for some robot developers, but the choice of material will determine the safety, durability and aesthetics of the robot.

Any robot design project should consider aspects such as: how the robot will move, whether it will operate near a human, what tasks it will perform, etc. Other factors to consider when choosing robot materials include: ease of cleaning and maintenance, weight (which affects the overall amount of power used), designability, and cost.