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
SparkFun Electronics ↗
us mid
Qwiic I²C ecosystem, ublox GPS modules, Edge AI carrier boards
Boulder, CO. Strong on GNSS / RTK GPS for outdoor robotics.
Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier) LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Industrial + machine-vision cameras + ROS-ready
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
DigiKey Electronics ↗
us industrial
Largest US-based electronics distributor, deep parametric search
Thief River Falls, MN. The default for any IC / connector / passive you can't find elsewhere.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Connectors, cables, harnesses SD cards, eMMC, industrial SSDs, NVMe LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power
Mouser Electronics ↗
us industrial
Authorized distributor of 1,200+ manufacturers, fast small-quantity ordering
Texas-based. Often beats DigiKey on niche manufacturer parts; check both.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Connectors, cables, harnesses SD cards, eMMC, industrial SSDs, NVMe LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power
Arrow Electronics ↗
global industrial
Enterprise-grade distributor, ODM design support
For Jetson production volume + design-in support, Arrow is who NVIDIA's partner program routes through.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier) Fanless / ruggedized PCs + Jetson carriers
Newark / element14 ↗
us mid
Raspberry Pi authorized distributor, BeagleBone, MicroChip dev kits
Part of Avnet. Strong on UK-origin SBCs; often has Pi 5 stock when others don't.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier) LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque
The Pi Hut ↗
uk mid
UK Raspberry Pi specialist, HAT ecosystem, deep Pi cases/cooling selection
Cambridge-area. Best UK Pi 5 source; ships globally.
Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier) Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
Pimoroni ↗
uk mid
Sheffield UK. Original maker of Pirate Audio, Inky e-paper, beautiful enclosures
Premium maker aesthetic. Pi 5 HATs and cases that look like actual products.
Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier) Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Industrial + machine-vision cameras + ROS-ready
Seeed Studio ↗
cn mid
Shenzhen-based, Grove I²C ecosystem, ReSpeaker mic arrays, ReComputer Jetson carrier
Huge catalog. Fusion PCB service is among the cheapest fast-turn PCB fabs. Long ship times to US.
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 Industrial + machine-vision cameras + ROS-ready
Reichelt Elektronik ↗
eu mid
German distributor, strong on EU/UK hobbyist parts at lower prices than DigiKey EU
Sande, Germany. Default for EU builders. English UI available.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier) LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power Connectors, cables, harnesses
TME Electronics ↗
eu industrial
Polish/EU electronics distributor with deep industrial parts catalog
Łódź, Poland. EU's answer to DigiKey for production sourcing.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Connectors, cables, harnesses SD cards, eMMC, industrial SSDs, NVMe LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power
LCSC Electronics ↗
cn budget
Sister company to JLCPCB; component sourcing integrated with PCB assembly
Use with JLCPCB for full PCB-with-parts assembly. Quality variable on no-name parts.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Connectors, cables, harnesses SD cards, eMMC, industrial SSDs, NVMe
Radxa ↗
cn budget
Rock SBCs · CM alternatives · Pi-class boards
Popular Raspberry Pi / CM4 alternative boards.
Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier) Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
Hardkernel (ODROID) ↗
cn mid
ODROID SBCs · eMMC modules · cluster boards
Korea-based long-standing SBC maker.
Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier) Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
FriendlyELEC ↗
cn budget
NanoPi/NanoPC SBCs · RK carriers
Compact ARM boards for embedded robotics.
Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier) Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
BeagleBoard.org ↗
us mid
BeagleBone/AI-64 SBCs · real-time PRU boards
Open-hardware SBCs with strong Linux/ROS support.
Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier) Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
Kittenbot ↗
cn budget
micro:bit robots · Robotbit · maker kits
Micro:bit-centric education robotics.
Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
Cytron Technologies ↗
cn budget
Motor drivers · Maker boards · SEA distribution
Malaysia/SEA hub; DFRobot & Pololu distributor.
Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
Botland ↗
eu mid
Broad maker/robotics catalog · Pi & Arduino
Poland-based; very wide EU inventory.
Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque
Robocraze ↗
global budget
Arduino/Pi kits · sensors · DIY modules
India-based maker/robotics store.
Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
OMC StepperOnline ↗
cn budget
Steppers · closed-loop servos · drivers · gearboxes
Extremely popular value motor/driver source.
Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
VectorNav ↗
us premium
Industrial/tactical IMU/AHRS/INS modules
High-quality inertial nav for robots/UAVs.
LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
Movella (Xsens) ↗
eu premium
MTi IMU/AHRS modules · motion sensing
Industry-standard IMUs.
LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
REV Robotics ↗
us mid
Build systems · control hubs · mecanum wheels
FTC/FRC-focused structural + electronics.
Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
DFRobot ↗
cn budget
Gravity sensor ecosystem · boards · modules
Huge open-hardware sensor/module catalog.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
Waveshare ↗
cn budget
HATs · displays · Jetson/Pi accessories · modules
Very broad low-cost module range.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier)
Elecrow ↗
cn budget
Modules + quick-turn PCB/PCBA
Maker components with in-house fab.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) 3D printers, CNC, PCB fab, custom machining
SunFounder ↗
cn budget
Pi/Arduino kits · robot HATs · sensors
Kits + discrete modules for makers.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
Freenove ↗
cn budget
Pi/Arduino/ESP32 kits · robot boards
Well-documented budget kit maker.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
Rapid Electronics ↗
uk mid
Components · cables · education electronics
Established UK components distributor.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Connectors, cables, harnesses
Kitronik ↗
uk budget
micro:bit robotics · components · kits
UK STEM electronics & robotics supplier.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
Cool Components ↗
uk mid
SparkFun/Adafruit lines · boards · sensors
UK maker-electronics reseller.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
Proto-PIC ↗
uk mid
SparkFun/Adafruit/micro:bit · robot kits
UK distributor of maker brands.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
4tronix ↗
uk budget
Pi/micro:bit robot boards & chassis
UK maker of robot controller boards.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
Watterott electronic ↗
eu mid
Open-hardware boards · SparkFun DE line
German maker-electronics distributor.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
EXP-Tech ↗
eu mid
Arduino/sensors/motors · maker parts
German SparkFun/Adafruit distributor.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
Eckstein GmbH ↗
eu mid
Pi/Arduino · sensors · modules
High-traffic German maker shop.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
Gotronic ↗
eu mid
Components · robot kits · sensors
Long-standing French electronics retailer.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
Snootlab ↗
eu budget
Arduino/Adafruit/SparkFun distribution FR
French maker-electronics shop.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
Future Electronics ↗
global industrial
Broadline component distribution
Major global authorized distributor.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Connectors, cables, harnesses
Avnet ↗
global industrial
Semiconductors · boards · Molex/connectors
Global authorized distributor.
Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors) Connectors, cables, harnesses Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier)
Traco Power ↗
eu industrial
DC-DC converters (robotics-rated) · modules
Swiss industrial power modules 1-300W.
LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
Mean Well ↗
cn mid
Enclosed PSUs · DC-DC · DIN-rail supplies
Ubiquitous value industrial power supplies.
LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
Samtec ↗
us industrial
High-speed board-to-board · cable assemblies
Free samples; strong for custom robot PCBs.
Connectors, cables, harnesses Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
MatterHackers ↗
us mid
FDM/resin printers · filament · parts
Multi-brand 3D-printing superstore.
3D printers, CNC, PCB fab, custom machining Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
Elegoo ↗
cn budget
Resin & FDM printers · maker kits
Value resin/FDM + electronics kits.
3D printers, CNC, PCB fab, custom machining Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)
PCBWay ↗
cn budget
PCB fab · PCBA · CNC/3D-print services
One-off PCBA + broad manufacturing.
3D printers, CNC, PCB fab, custom machining Generalist electronics distributors (resistors, ICs, connectors)

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