Robotics

Robotics

Robotics

robotics

Our extensive robotics range contains all the components you need for your world conquering robot project. From sensors to detect obstacles in their way to world domination to motor controllers to drive the actuators of your machine horde, we stock the largest catalogue of robotics kits and components.

What is robotics?

If you already know what a robot is but don’t know how to start actually working with them skip to the next section.  Most of us have some idea of what a robot is, even if it’s just from films and TV but robotics is in the real world too. Robotics is the collective science, engineering and technology that work together to create machines (robots) that can substitute for a human worker in some tasks. Robots can be large and perform a multitude of tasks like robot arms that build cars or small and specific like the little autonomous vacuum cleaners.

robotics

In general, robotics is the intersection between three disciplines – mechanical, electrical and software engineering. All robots have some mechanical components which are like your body and prescribe how the robot can move and interact with the world. The electronics is like your nervous system and heart, it powers the robot through an electrical component and includes the sensors and cables running throughout and the software is like a brain and instructs the robot on what to do and makes decisions.

Robotics is a constantly evolving discipline and with some practice maybe you could be helping to drive the development too!

What if I’m new to robotics?

If you’re just starting and the wide array of different parts is a bit overwhelming that’s ok too. We have some kits which are perfect for beginners and just need the final few touches as well as some code to control them. Alternatively, you can contact us and we will help you find the parts you need.

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  • Power HD micro servo HD-1440A with original translucent-blue case Power HD sub-micro servo HD-1440A with new solid-black case.

    Power HD Sub-Micro Servo HD-1440A

    Pololu

    £5.50
    Power HD Sub-Micro Servo HD-1440A The HD-1440A analog servo from Power HD is one of the smallest servos we carry and is a great, inexpensive, tiny actuator for a small robot mechanism. Servo horns and associated hardware are included.Key specs at 6 V: 0...
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  • Sub-Micro Servo 3.7g (Generic) main An example of hardware included with the Power HD sub-micro servo HD-1440A and the sub-micro servo 3.7g (generic).

    Sub-Micro Servo 3.7g (Generic)

    Pololu

    £5.50
    Sub-Micro Servo 3.7g (Generic) A great generic sub-micro servo, one of the lightest servos we carry, weighing just 3.7 g (0.13 oz) without the lead. It is intended for use between 4.8 and 6 V (i.e. with 4- or 5-cell NiMH or NiCD battery packs). Servo...
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  • Micro Gripper Kit B - Hub Mount (ROB-13177) Assembled Micro Gripper Kit B - Hub Mount (ROB-13177) Contents

    Micro Gripper Kit B - Hub Mount (ROB-13177)

    Sparkfun

    £7.20
    Micro Gripper Kit B - Hub Mount Sparkfun ROB-13177 This is the Micro Gripper Kit B, a simple robotics kit that is great for “getting a grip” on smaller robotics projects! Designed for use with any sub-micro size Hitec servo, the gripper kit...
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  • RP5/Rover 5 Expansion Plate RRC07A (Narrow) Solid Blue - Pololu 1532 Pololu RP5/Rover 5 Expansion Plate (narrow version) serving as a general-purpose mounting plate

    RP5/Rover 5 Expansion Plate RRC07A (Narrow) Solid Blue

    Pololu

    £6.00
    RP5/Rover 5 Expansion Plate RRC07A (Narrow) Solid Blue - Pololu 1532 This RP5 expansion plate blue is made of 1/8" blue acrylic. The plate allows you to mount a variety of components to your Rover 5 tracked chassis. The 3 mm wide slots covering the plate...
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  • 0JZumo Robot for Arduino, v1.2 (Assembled with 75:1 HP Motors) main Zumo Robot for Arduino, v1.2 (Assembled with 75:1 HP Motors) dimension

    Zumo Robot for Arduino, v1.2 (Assembled with 75:1 HP Motors)

    Pololu

    £110.00
    Zumo Robot for Arduino, v1.2 (Assembled with 75:1 HP Motors) The Pololu Zumo robot is an Arduino-controllable tracked robot platform that is less than 10 cm × 10 cm—small enough to qualify for Mini Sumo. It includes two micro metal gearmotors...
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  • 2WD Smart Car Chassis Kit main 2WD Smart Car Chassis Kit side

    2WD Smart Car Chassis Kit

    Proto-PIC

    £10.00
    2WD Smart Car Chassis Kit This Chassis kit comes with a red anodised aluminium Chassis, 1 Caster Wheel, 2 Wheels and 2 geared Motors. Easy to assemble, all you need to do is add your controller, motor drivers and batteries to have a rolling robot. The...
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  • A narrow RP5/Rover 5 expansion plate with an Orangutan SV-328 and a Sharp digital distance sensor Expansion Plate RRC07A (Narrow) Solid White for RP5 - Pololu 1533

    Expansion Plate RRC07A (Narrow) Solid White for RP5

    Pololu

    £6.50
    Expansion Plate RRC07A (Narrow) Solid White for RP5 - Pololu 1533 This expansion plate for the RP5 tracked chassis is made of 3mm (1/8")  acrylic. The numerous 3 mm wide slots give you the flexibility to mount many configurations of sensors and...
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  • ZUMO Robot Kit for Arduino V1.2 (no motors) - Pololu 2509 ZUMO Robot Kit for Arduino V1.2 (no motors) - Pololu 2509

    ZUMO Robot Kit for Arduino V1.2 (no motors)

    Pololu

    £53.00
    ZUMO Robot Kit for Arduino V1.2 (no motors) - Pololu 2509 This kit contains most of the parts you need to build an Arduino-controlled Zumo robot. It consists of a Zumo Shield for Arduino v1.2, a Zumo chassis kit, and a Zumo blade. You will also need a...
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  • Zumo 32U4 Robot (Assembled with 75:1 HP Motors) main Zumo 32U4 Robot (Assembled with 75:1 HP Motors) side view

    Zumo 32U4 Robot (Assembled with 75:1 HP Motors)

    Pololu

    £160.00
    Zumo 32U4 Robot (Assembled with 75:1 HP Motors) The Zumo 32U4 is a highly integrated, user-programmable and customizable tracked robot.It measures less than 10 cm on each side and weighs approximately 275 g with batteries (170 g without), so it...
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  • RedBot Sensor - Line Follower - SparkFun SEN-11769 RedBot Sensor - Line Follower - SparkFun SEN-11769 front

    RedBot Sensor - Line Follower (SEN-11769)

    Sparkfun

    £3.70
    RedBot Sensor - Line Follower - SparkFun SEN-11769 The Line Follower sensor is an add-on for your RedBot that gives your robot the ability to detect lines or nearby objects. The sensor works by detecting reflected light coming from its own infrared LED...
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  • SparkFun SEN-11999 RedBot Sensor - Mechanical Bumper main SparkFun SEN-11999 RedBot Sensor - Mechanical Bumper 10p size comparision

    SparkFun SEN-11999 RedBot Sensor - Mechanical Bumper

    Sparkfun

    £5.75
    SparkFun SEN-11999 RedBot Sensor - Mechanical Bumper These simple switches are the Mechanical Bumper sensor for the SparkFun RedBot, giving you the ability to detect a collision before it really happens. This sensor works by acting as a SPST switch. When...
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  • SparkFun SEN-12589 RedBot Sensor - Accelerometer 1 SparkFun SEN-12589 RedBot Sensor - Accelerometer 2

    SparkFun SEN-12589 RedBot Sensor - Accelerometer

    Sparkfun

    £7.75
    SparkFun SEN-12589 RedBot Sensor - Accelerometer The Accelerometer sensor is an add-on for your RedBot that provides bump and motion detection. The sensor works by measuring acceleration forces on the x, y, and z axis. By measuring the amount of...
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