This article announces a new Special Issue of the journal Symmetry, focusing on the role of symmetry in robot design and application. The issue welcomes contributions that explore various aspects of symmetry in robotics, from theoretical frameworks to practical applications. The goal is to showcase how considering symmetry in robot design can lead to improved control algorithms, stability, and system design complexity. Submissions are invited to highlight novel insights, methodologies, and case studies demonstrating the benefits of symmetry in diverse application domains.