Robotics and Automation Electronic Components

The future of robotics depends on the right parts, and robotics and automation electronic components are at the heart of every system that moves, senses, and responds. 

These components control everything from warehouse robots to precision pick-and-place machines on production lines.

Robotics and automation systems need reliable sensors, controllers, and actuators to function. As the industrial automation market grows, demand for electronic components is surging. According to Fortune Business Insights, the global industrial automation market is expected to reach $395.09 billion by 2029, driven by robotics, AI, and smart manufacturing technologies. source

Summit Electronics provides a wide range of robotics and automation electronic components for manufacturers, system integrators, and maintenance teams. We specialize in current, obsolete, and hard-to-find electronics to help clients maintain uptime and extend the life of their equipment.

Why Robotics and Automation Depend on the Right Components

Every robotics system is a closed loop: it senses its environment, processes that data, and takes action. Sensors detect input, processors make decisions, and actuators move or respond based on that output.

Without the right electronic components, this loop breaks. That’s why engineers need access to our trusted parts for every link in the chain, especially when systems are expected to operate continuously in critical environments.

Core Categories of Robotics and Automation Electronic Components

Robotics and automation rely on a wide range of electronics working together. Here are the most common types:

Sensors and Input Devices

• Vision systems: Cameras and image processors for object detection and recognition
• Distance and proximity: LiDAR, ultrasonic, and infrared sensors
• Environmental sensors: Detect temperature, pressure, and humidity
• Motion/orientation: Accelerometers, gyroscopes, and encoders

Processing and Control

• Microcontrollers: Such as Arduino and ESP32 for real-time control
• FPGAs and microprocessors: For AI and high-speed data processing
• Logic ICs: Perform signal routing, timing, and sequencing

Actuation and Output

• Motors: DC, stepper, and servo motors for precise movement
• Relays and solenoids: For on/off control and mechanical switching
• Pneumatics and hydraulics: Controlled electronically for high-force movement

Power Management

• Voltage regulators and converters: Maintain steady power levels
• Capacitors: Filter and stabilize the power supply
• Batteries and power boards: Provide mobile and backup power

Communication Interfaces

• Wired: SPI, UART, I2C, and Ethernet
• Wireless: Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for remote and distributed systems

Sourcing Obsolete and Hard-to-Find Electronics

Many robotics and automation systems in use today rely on components that are no longer in production. Replacing these parts is often necessary to keep older systems operational without full redesigns.

We specialize in obsolete electronics used in long-life industrial and manufacturing systems. Our network of global partners allows us to source parts no longer carried by traditional suppliers.

When you’re dealing with hard-to-find electronics, we act fast to identify available stock or drop-in replacements. This reduces downtime and keeps your systems running.