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
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
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
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
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
Tattu / GensAce ↗
cn mid
Premium LiPo packs, drone + RC applications, 4S-12S configurations
Best Chinese LiPo brand for cycle life. Use for outdoor rover builds.
LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power
Bren-Tronics ↗
us industrial
Military-grade rechargeable batteries, BB-2590 standard
Commack NY. Defense customer base. ITAR considerations apply.
LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power
A123 Systems / Lithium Werks ↗
us premium
LFP (LiFePO₄) cells — safer chemistry, longer cycle life vs LiPo
Used in EV/industrial. Build your own pack for safer indoor robotics.
LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power
MaxAmps ↗
us premium
Custom LiPo/Li-ion packs for UGV/UAV
US-assembled high-performance packs.
LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power
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)
Powerwerx ↗
us mid
Anderson Powerpole · PDUs · LiFePO4
Power distribution/connectors for robots.
LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power Connectors, cables, harnesses
BatterySpace ↗
us mid
Custom Li-ion/LiFePO4 packs · BMS · chargers
Custom pack assembly + cells for robotics.
LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power
Anderson Power Products ↗
us industrial
Powerpole/SB high-current connectors
Standard for robot power connections.
Connectors, cables, harnesses LiPo/Li-ion batteries, BMS, DC-DC converters, industrial power

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