It can be tricky to keep up with advances in robotics, but one good marker is how they fare at assembling flat-pack Ikea furniture.

Researchers explored gender differences in assembling Ikea furniture. Men and women finished about the same time when they had an instruction manual. Without manuals, men were faster.(BLOOMBERG ...

Assembling Ikea furniture can teach you a lot about user experience. Photo credit BodeTree 2016. Of course, that’s when things get interesting.

Researchers looked at gender differences in assembling Ikea furniture. With manuals men and women are about the same. Without manuals, men are faster.

Flat pack furniture, like nearly anything bought at IKEA, can be an ideal solution for many homes: It's cheap, lightweight, and usually easy to assemble. But even seasoned DIYers can have a tough ...

Home furniture assembly is thankfully fairly easy. Most models include detailed instructions and a few disposable tools, though some fancier furniture may require larger, tougher tools that aren't ...

IKEA’s furniture-assembly instructions aren’t for everyone, although they’re meant to be. No mistranslated languages are involved, only a happy bubble person proceeding through a series of ...

If the thought of assembling flat-pack furniture from IKEA fills you with dread, rest assured there are plenty of items that are a breeze to put together.

During furniture assembly is the ideal time to track tools you may need in the future if you ever have to break down or reassemble the piece. Unclutterer recommends a few solutions.

The pros share their secrets on how to assemble furniture yourself.