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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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
HiTec RCD USA ↗
us mid
RC-style servos for robotics arms, gimbals, walkers
Solid build quality. Less exotic than Dynamixel; cheaper for prototyping.
Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain
RobotShop ↗
us mid
Largest robotics aggregator-reseller in North America
Quebec/US/EU warehouses. One-stop convenience; check direct manufacturers for better unit prices.
Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier) Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms Industrial + machine-vision cameras + ROS-ready
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
AndyMark ↗
us mid
FIRST robotics competition parts — gearboxes, wheels, swerve drives, COTS arms
Kokomo IN. Where FRC teams source drivetrains. Quality + durability optimized for shoves.
Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power
VEX Robotics ↗
us mid
VEX IQ + VEX V5 educational ecosystem
Texas-based. Self-contained ecosystem; great for K-12 but not ROS-compatible without bridging.
Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical
Maxon Motor ↗
us premium
Swiss precision DC + brushless motors, Mars-rover-grade
Highest-performance compact motors money buys. Used on Mars rovers literally. Configure-to-order.
Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain
Faulhaber ↗
eu premium
German micro-motors, coreless DC, ironless rotor — medical and aerospace
Schönaich Germany. The competing premium to Maxon. Distributed via MicroMo in US.
Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain
HobbyKing ↗
global budget
LiPo batteries, RC ESCs, brushless outrunners
Hong Kong + US warehouses. Where drone hobbyists buy. Quality variable; check reviews.
LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain
SuperDroid Robots ↗
us mid
Tracked/wheeled platforms · gearmotors · mecanum wheels
Full mechanical parts catalog + custom builds.
Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical
Studica Robotics ↗
us mid
Competition/education kits · controllers · IMUs
Education & FIRST/VEX-style competition focus.
Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain
Hiwonder ↗
cn mid
ROS robot kits · serial-bus servos · RPLIDAR bundles
Quadruped/arm/rover kits + discrete servos & lidar.
Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain
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)
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)
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
US Digital ↗
us mid
Optical encoders · kit encoders · inclinometers
Encoders for wheel odometry & joints.
LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain
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
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
GoBILDA ↗
us mid
goRAIL system · hubs · mecanum wheels · servos
Cohesive build system for competition robots.
Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain
Nexus Robot ↗
cn mid
Mecanum/omni wheels · chassis · motor mounts
Origin of many mecanum-wheel designs.
Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
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)
CUI Devices ↗
us mid
Connectors · encoders · DC motors · sound
Component catalog incl. encoders/motors.
Connectors, cables, harnesses Motors, servos, gear reducers, drivetrain LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque

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