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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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
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
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
Misumi USA ↗
us industrial
Industrial aluminum extrusion (HFS profile), precision bearings, configurable parts
Japanese parent. Default for production-grade machine frames; superior tolerances vs OpenBuilds.
Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical 3D printers, CNC, PCB fab, custom machining Connectors, cables, harnesses
McMaster-Carr ↗
us industrial
Industrial supply MRO — fasteners, bearings, tubing, raw stock, machine tools
Famous fast website. Same-day shipping from regional warehouses. The mechanical engineer's go-to.
Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical Connectors, cables, harnesses 3D printers, CNC, PCB fab, custom machining
Misumi (Original) ↗
global industrial
Japanese parent of Misumi USA, configurable mechanical components
Use Misumi USA from the US; this is the Japanese parent for reference.
Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical 3D printers, CNC, PCB fab, custom machining
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
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
80/20 Inc. ↗
us industrial
T-slot aluminum extrusion · 8000+ fittings
The US T-slot framing standard for robot cells.
Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical
Vention ↗
us industrial
Modular extrusion · pre-cut frames · robot cells
Design-online then shipped modular hardware.
Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical Fanless / ruggedized PCs + Jetson carriers
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)
MakerBeam ↗
eu budget
Mini/OpenBeam 10mm & 15mm T-slot profiles
Netherlands; small-scale aluminum framing.
Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical
item Industrietechnik ↗
eu industrial
MB profile system · robot bases · guarding
German engineered extrusion & automation framing.
Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical
Ooznest ↗
uk mid
WorkBee CNC · V-Slot rails · motion parts
UK OpenBuilds reseller + CNC kits.
3D printers, CNC, PCB fab, custom machining Aluminum extrusion, brackets, structural mechanical

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