Robot Marketplace

Name

Robot Marketplace

Legal name

The Robot MarketPlace, LLC

Website

https://robotmarketplace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Robotics Parts & Hobby Accessories Retail

NAICS

Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (45912), Hobby, Toy, and Game Retailers (459120)

SIC

Wholesale-Electrical Apparatus & Equipment, Wiring Supplies (5063)

akta.pro primary industry

Robotics, Motion & Actuation Components Retail (CRACAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hobby & Model Kits Distribution (RC, Scale Models, Miniatures) (CRAOAMAD), Educational & Hobby Robotics Kits (Consumer) (CRACARAG), Dolls, Plush & Action Figures Retail (CRALAFAD)

Keywords

• Robot parts retail
• Hobby robotics accessories
• RC components
• Combat robotics supplies
• Electronics and motors

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradenton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Product Sales: One-time product sales of robot parts, hobby electronics, RC components, motors, mechanical components, tools, toys, and clearance items through their e-commerce platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Robot Marketplace is an online retailer that distributes robot parts and hobby accessories across multiple categories including electronics (speed controllers, batteries, chargers, wire and connectors), mechanical components (bearings, gears, sprockets, wheels), motors (AmpFlow branded brushed DC motors and speed reducers), hobby/RC products, robot kits, VEX robotics, tools, and 3D printing supplies. The company sells products from numerous third-party brands (Sabertooth, RoboteQ, Pololu, Traxxas, Venom, MaxAmps, VEX, etc.) as well as its own AmpFlow product line.

Product overview

The Robot MarketPlace is an e-commerce platform distributing robot parts and hobby accessories since 2001. Their product portfolio centers on electronics (speed controllers from brands like Sabertooth, RoboteQ, FingerTech; batteries including LiPo, NiMh, SLA from MaxAmps, Venom, Traxxas; wire connectors; BEC/regulators; relays and solenoids), mechanical components (bearings, gearboxes, gears, sprockets, timing belts, wheels from AmpFlow, BaneBots, Colson), and motors (AmpFlow motor series including A, E, F, G, M, P with matching speed reducers providing 4:1 to 27:1 reduction ratios). They also offer hobby/RC products (multirotors, transmitters, servos, car parts), robot kits (3pi, BattleKits, beginner kits), VEX robotics, tools, toys (Metal Earth, Cobi), and 3D printing supplies. The AmpFlow brand represents a key product line featuring high-performance brushed DC motors (150W-500W), heavy-duty chain-and-sprocket speed reducers, aluminum drive wheels, power supplies, and motor controllers. The store serves diverse customers from garage hobbyists to combat robot builders, schools, special-effects companies, and U.S. military/government contractors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Speed Controllers A broad category of electronic speed controllers including 4QD, Sabertooth, RoboteQ (brushed, brushless, AC induction), VEX, FingerTech, AmpFlow, Pololu, Robot Power, RoboClaw, and related accessories for controlling motor speed in robotics and RC applications. Sold to hobbyists, combat robot builders, and robotics engineers.
• Batteries Comprehensive battery solutions including LiPo packs (1S through 5S+ from brands like MaxAmps, Lectron Pro, E-Flite, Dynamite, Thunder Power, Traxxas, Venom), NiMh, NiCad, Sealed Lead Acid (SLA), RC packs, and transmitter/receiver batteries with custom pack design options.
• Battery Chargers Multi-chemistry chargers, NiMh/NiCad chargers, lithium-specific chargers, and SLA chargers along with charger accessories for maintaining and replenishing robot and RC batteries.
• Wire and Wire Connectors Silicone wire and zip wire by the foot, plus comprehensive connector types including Banana, Barrier Strips, Bullet, Deans, E-Flite, JST, PowerPole, Ring Terminals, Tamiya, Traxxas, and XT connectors for electrical connections.
• RC Interfaces, Mixers, BEC and Regulators Radio control interfaces, signal mixers, Battery Eliminator Circuits (BEC), and voltage regulators for power distribution in robotics and RC systems.
• Relays and Solenoids DC power solenoids including White-Rodgers 120 Series, 124 Series, and 70 Series in 12V and 24V variants, rated for 80-100 amps continuous and 400 amps inrush for robot weapon activation systems.
• AmpFlow Motors High-performance brushed DC motors including A-series (neodymium magnets), E-series (economy ferrite), F-series (mid-range), G-series, M-series, and P-series pancake motors ranging from 150W to 500W continuous output, plus planetary gearmotors with integrated encoders.
• AmpFlow Speed Reducers Heavy-duty chain-and-sprocket gearheads with reduction ratios from 4:1 to 27:1, compatible with three-inch diameter AmpFlow motors, featuring precision CNC-machined aluminum cases and torque capacity up to 5000 in-lb.
• AmpFlow Drive Wheels Aluminum hub drive wheels in sizes from 3 to 12.5 inches diameter with 3/4-inch hubs, keyways, and steel mounting discs, designed to mount directly on AmpFlow gearmotor output shafts.
• AmpFlow Power Supplies High-current DC power supplies in various voltages (5V to 48V) and amperages (2.7A to 80A), featuring adjustable outputs, EMI filters, soft-start circuits, and overload protection for industrial and robotics applications.
• AmpFlow Motor Controllers Dual motor speed controllers (160A per channel) and Solo 300A controllers operating at 60VDC with features including adjustable braking, acceleration, current limiting, BEC output, mixing modes, and data logging.
• Mechanical Components Comprehensive mechanical parts including bearings (flange mount, pillow blocks), educational drive components, fasteners (screws, bolts, nuts, washers), gearboxes, gears (miter, pinion, spur in various pitches), hubs, motor mounts, shafts, sprockets and chain, timing pulleys/belts, V-belts, and track pods.
• Wheels Extensive wheel selection including Ampflow wheels, BaneBots, BattleKit, Colson, FingerTech, hobby wheels, Lite Flite, NPC, omni-directional wheels, and tank treads for various robot drive configurations.
• Hobby and RC Products Wide range of RC products including model trains, multirotors (Blade, Dromida, Estes, Parrot, Traxxas, UDI), FPV equipment, boats, helicopters, transmitters (2-7+ channels), receivers, servos (standard, micro, mini, specialty, robot, linear), and car parts from major brands.
• Robot Kits Educational and hobby robot kits including 3pi Robot, Anamatronics, BattleKits, beginner kits, FingerTech, KumoTek, machine labs, remote-controlled kits, science kits, sensor-based kits, solar kits, and starter kits for various skill levels.
• VEX Robotics VEX Robotics components including power systems, control systems, structural parts, and pneumatics for competition robotics and educational applications.
• Tools Comprehensive tool selection including cable ties, crimpers, gear pullers, heat shrink, hex drivers, knives/blades, misc tools, pliers/cutters/tweezers, sandpaper, saws, scissors, screwdrivers, soldering equipment, taps, and wrenches.
• Toys Toys including Cobi building sets, educational/science toys, Kid Galaxy products, kites, Metal Earth 3D metal model kits (animals, architecture, aviation, vehicles, sci-fi, ships), novelty items, puzzles, Toysmith, and Ty plush toys including Beanie Babies.
• 3D Printing 3D printing products and supplies for prototyping and manufacturing custom robot parts.
• Clearance Items Discounted and clearance robot parts, electronics, hobby items, tools, and accessories across multiple categories.

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Pololu: Manufacturer and online retailer of robot components including motor controllers, motors, and mechanical parts. Directly comparable to Robot Marketplace's core electronics/motor categories, and also a brand Robot Marketplace distributes.
• RobotShop: One of the largest online retailers of robot parts, components, and kits for hobbyists, educators, and professionals. Directly comparable to Robot Marketplace in product range (motors, controllers, sensors, kits) and customer base spanning DIY to research/defense.
• Adafruit: Online retailer of DIY electronics, microcontrollers, tools, and kits for makers, educators, and hobbyists. Similar DTC e-commerce model with comparable product breadth in electronics, components, and educational robotics.
• ServoCity: Retailer of servos, mechanical components, gears, and motion products for robotics and automation. Overlapping product mix with Robot Marketplace, particularly in mechanical components and servos.
• Lynxmotion: Online retailer of robot kits, servos, and robotic components targeting hobbyists, educators, and competition robotics. Directly comparable to Robot Marketplace's robot kits and mechanical components categories.
• SparkFun Electronics: U.S.-based e-commerce retailer of maker electronics, microcontrollers, sensors, and components targeting hobbyists, educators, and professionals. Highly comparable in direct-to-consumer e-commerce model and product breadth across electronics and robotics-adjacent SKUs.
• SuperDroid Robots: Online retailer and integrator of robot platforms, motors, and controllers for hobby, military, and industrial customers. Comparable in product offerings and in serving non-hobby segments including government and defense.

Broad incumbents

• Tower Hobbies: Established U.S. retailer of RC cars, planes, helicopters, and related parts/accessories. Comparable to Robot Marketplace's hobby/RC assortment, though with a broader traditional RC focus and deeper operational scale.
• HobbyKing: Large global e-commerce retailer of RC products including batteries, motors, ESCs, and airframes. Comparable to Robot Marketplace's hobby/RC category, though operates at much broader scale and serves mass-market RC hobbyists.

Emerging players

• FingerTech Robotics: Niche combat robotics parts manufacturer and retailer (small motors, weapon components, speed controllers). Comparable focus on combat robotics, and also a brand distributed by Robot Marketplace.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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