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Small parts.
Real possibilities.

A small hardware shortlist for your next robotics project. Find a starting point, check the details, and buy directly from the supplier.

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The hardware shelf

5 picks to explore
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Seeed Studio

XIAO ESP32S3 Sense

A compact ESP32-S3 development board with a camera and microphone for embedded experiments.

Try a small vision or audio project without a full-size computer.

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Check the camera revision, header options, power requirements and supported software before ordering.

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Grove Vision AI V2

A microcontroller-based vision module built around the Himax WiseEye2 processor.

Explore on-device image recognition with supported models.

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Confirm camera inclusion, compatible camera models and the model-deployment workflow for your project.

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Seeed Studio

SO-101 Pro Servo Motor Kit

Motors, an adapter board and cables for a DIY SO-101 arm, described by Seeed as LeRobot-compatible.

A starting point for assembling an imitation-learning robot arm.

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This is not a complete arm: the listed motor kit excludes 3D-printed parts and a camera. Check the full bill of materials.

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Waveshare

VL53L1X Distance Sensor

An I2C time-of-flight ranging module for measuring distance in small hardware projects.

Add distance measurements to a tabletop sensing experiment.

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Verify wiring, operating voltage, mounting and the sensor limits in your environment. Not a safety sensor.

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Seeed Studio

XIAO Starter Kit

An expansion board, Grove modules and learning materials for getting started with the XIAO ecosystem.

Explore inputs and outputs before designing your own hardware.

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Check the current kit contents and whether your chosen XIAO controller is included or needs to be ordered separately.

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A little due diligence

Before you buy

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