Robotics Shopping

Curated vendor list for actually building a robot — robotics parts, NVIDIA Jetson + Raspberry Pi boards, LIDAR + depth cameras + IMUs, ML workstations, memory + storage, batteries, industrial fabrication. Specialty vendors included, not just the big-box defaults. 174 vendors across 14 categories. Last curated: 2026-07-02.

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Adafruit Industries ↗
us mid
Maker-tier Pi/Jetson, IMU breakout boards, NeoPixels, CircuitPython ecosystem
Excellent docs + community libraries. Reliable US shipping. NYC-based, open source.
Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier) LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics
Pololu Robotics & Electronics ↗
us mid
Tier-1 source for DC gearmotors, motor drivers, DC-DC converters, encoders
Las Vegas. Best US source for sub-$500 servo + motor builds. Excellent specs disclosure.
Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics
Robotis (Dynamixel) ↗
us premium
Dynamixel smart servos — daisy-chain serial bus, position+torque control
Korean parent; US distributor in CA. Standard for university research arms (e.g. OpenManipulator-X).
Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics
ServoCity ↗
us mid
Actobotics structural ecosystem — channels, hubs, gears, brackets all consistent dimension
Winfield KS. Pairs perfectly with HiTec servos. Best US source for educational/competition robot frames.
Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics
Trossen Robotics ↗
us premium
Manipulator arms (PincherX, WidowX), Interbotix line, ROS-ready packages
Wabasha MN. The arm to buy when you want plug-and-play ROS 2 + MoveIt.
Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics
OpenBuilds ↗
us mid
V-slot aluminum extrusion, CNC parts, lead-screw linear actuators
Open hardware. Mid-Atlantic US. Pairs with grbl for hobbyist CNC + linear motion.
Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical 3D printers, CNC, PCB fab, custom machining Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics
Elephant Robotics ↗
cn mid
myCobot desktop arms · mechanical arm kits
Affordable 6-DOF cobots for research/education.
Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics
Oriental Motor ↗
global industrial
Stepper/BLDC systems · actuators · gearheads
Japan-origin; 50k+ motion-control SKUs.
Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics
Nanotec ↗
eu industrial
BLDC/stepper motors · integrated drives
German precision-motion manufacturer.
Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics
CubeMars ↗
cn mid
Frameless & planetary gear motors · QDD actuators
Popular for legged-robot QDD joints.
Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics
MyActuator ↗
cn mid
RMD QDD actuators · integrated joint motors
Widely used in DIY quadrupeds/humanoids.
Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics
Lynxmotion ↗
us mid
Smart servos · arm/quad kits · brackets
Long-standing hobby-robotics servo/kit brand.
Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics
Actuonix ↗
us mid
Micro linear actuators · linear servos (L12/L16)
Compact actuators for precise robotics motion.
Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain
Firgelli Automations ↗
us mid
12/24V linear actuators · controls · mounts
Broad general-purpose linear-actuator store.
Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics
Progressive Automations ↗
us mid
Linear actuators · control boxes · brackets
Large actuator + accessory catalog, US stock.
Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics
Robotiq ↗
global industrial
Adaptive grippers · wrist F/T sensors
Standard cobot end-effectors/grippers.
Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque
OnRobot ↗
global industrial
Grippers · F/T & tool changers for cobots
End-of-arm tooling ecosystem.
Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics
Bota Systems ↗
eu premium
6-axis force/torque & tactile sensors
ETH-spinoff; integrates into robot arms.
Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque
Harmonic Drive ↗
global industrial
Strain-wave gears · precision joint actuators
Zero-backlash gearing for robot joints.
Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain
Oz Robotics ↗
us mid
Lidar · harmonic drives · drones · arms
US multi-category robotics marketplace.
Fanless / ruggedized PCs + Jetson carriers LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Linear actuators, grippers, end effectors, soft robotics

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