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
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
CanaKit ↗
us budget
Pre-assembled Pi starter kits with PSU + case + microSD
Best for absolute beginners. Avoid for serious builds — pay for the convenience.
Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier) Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
Vilros ↗
us budget
Pi kits, retro-gaming bundles, BeagleBone alternatives
Direct US shipping. Less premium than Pi Hut but cheaper.
Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier) Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
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
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
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
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
Makeblock ↗
cn budget
mBot kits · metal beams/brackets · STEM bundles
Widely used K-12 platform with its own extrusion.
Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical
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
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
Yahboom ↗
cn budget
Jetson/Pi AI rover kits · ROS car platforms
Open-source AI/robot kits with lidar & vision.
Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque
UBTECH ↗
cn mid
Humanoid/education robots · servo kits
Consumer & STEM humanoid platforms.
Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
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)
ThinkRobotics ↗
global mid
Jetson/Pi kits · lidar · education bundles
India-based multi-brand robotics reseller.
Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Single-Board Computers + NVIDIA Jetson (Pi, Orin, Nano, Xavier)
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)
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
Unitree Robotics ↗
cn mid
4D lidar (L1/L2) · quadruped platforms
Sells its lidar modules separately from robots.
LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms
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
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
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
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
MyBotShop ↗
eu mid
ROS robots · Livox lidar · edge PCs · arms
German ROS-focused robotics integrator/reseller.
Fanless / ruggedized PCs + Jetson carriers LIDAR, depth cameras, IMU, encoders, force/torque Robot kits, chassis, complete platforms

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