ZHAOWEI (兆威机电)
The Shenzhen micro-drive specialist that shipped China's first commercial high-DOF dexterous hand — the ZWHAND series with up to 20 active DOF.
Company Overview
- ZHAOWEI (深圳市兆威机电, SZSE: 003021; A+H listing on HKEX since March 2026) was founded in 2001 and is a global leader in micro drive systems — gearboxes smaller than Φ6 mm at scale.
- It was the first Chinese company to commercialize a high-DOF dexterous hand. Its ZWHAND series (A17, B20, B06) offers 17 active DOF expandable to 20, with each finger-joint integrating a coreless motor, precision planetary gearbox and sensors.
- The company plans an RMB 800M dexterous-hand industrial park and positions the hand as its second growth curve alongside smart-car and consumer-medical micro drives.
Key Facts
| Ticker | SZSE: 003021; HKEX A+H (listed March 2026) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| HQ | Shenzhen, China |
| Core Products | Micro drive systems; ZWHAND dexterous hands (A17/B20/B06) |
| ZWHAND DOF | 17 active DOF, expandable to 20 |
| 2025 Revenue | RMB 1.716B (+12.52%); net profit RMB 254M (+12.97%); gross margin 33.66% |
| 2026 Plan | RMB 800M dexterous-hand industrial park |
Products & Specs
| Product | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| ZWHAND A17 | 17-DOF dexterous hand | Commercial |
| ZWHAND B20 | 20-DOF dexterous hand | Latest release |
| ZWHAND B06 | Compact 6-DOF hand | Product line |
| Micro gearboxes (Φ<6 mm) | Micro drive | High-volume global supplier |
Actuators & Sensors
- Each finger-joint integrates a coreless motor, precision planetary gearbox and sensors into a single micro-drive module, enabling independent per-joint control.
- The company's historical edge is high-precision micro gearboxes at production volume — the same capability now packed into dexterous hands.
Competitor Comparison
Versus Shadow Hand (UK), Wonik (Korea) and Tesla Optimus hand: ZHAOWEI competes on Chinese cost and vertical integration of micro gearboxes. Versus in-house hands from Galbot/Agibot: ZHAOWEI is a component vendor selling hands to multiple humanoid OEMs, not a robot maker itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ZHAOWEI (兆威机电) do?
ZHAOWEI (兆威机电) (兆威机电) is a Chinese robotics-component supplier focused on Micro drive systems; ZWHAND dexterous hands (A17/B20/B06). Core components — motors, reducers, sensors, screws and drives — are where China is rapidly building self-sufficiency.
How does ZHAOWEI (兆威机电) compare with global component leaders like Harmonic Drive or Maxon?
Chinese component makers such as ZHAOWEI (兆威机电) are challenging incumbents like Harmonic Drive (reducers) and Maxon (motors) on price and delivery. ZHAOWEI (兆威机电) differentiates on Micro drive systems; ZWHAND dexterous hands (A17/B20/B06), often with comparable specs at lower cost.
Where is ZHAOWEI (兆威机电) based?
ZHAOWEI (兆威机电) (兆威机电) is headquartered in China, China.