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ZW Motion (Zhaowei)

ZW Motion is a Shenzhen precision-motion company that built its micro gearbox business and is now a leading domestic maker of dexterous hands for humanoids.

Micro Drive Dexterous Hand Listed Shenzhen
兆威机电

Micro drives & dexterous hand technology

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Company Overview

  • ZW Motion built a strong business in micro planetary gearboxes and precision drives for consumer electronics and automobiles.
  • It leveraged this to develop dexterous robot hands with multiple fingers and high degrees of freedom.
  • Its hands are used in humanoid robot research and prototypes across China.

Key Facts

Full NameShenzhen ZW Motion Technology Co., Ltd.
Chinese Name深圳市兆威机电股份有限公司
Founded2001
HeadquartersShenzhen, China
Stock Code003021.SZ
Core ProductsMicro gearboxes, dexterous hands
StatusLeading micro-drive & dexterous-hand maker

Actuators & Sensors

  • Micro planetary gearboxes and high-torque miniature motors.
  • Multi-finger dexterous hands with tactile options.
  • Customizable finger and wrist joint modules.

Supply-Chain Analysis

  • ZW Motion vertically integrates micro gear design and manufacturing.
  • Strong automotive/consumer volume gives it cost and quality advantages.
  • Dexterous hands target the humanoid boom.

Competitor Comparison

Versus Inspire Robots (dexterous hands): ZW Motion leverages its micro-gear industrial base for scale; Inspire specializes in servo actuators. Both compete in China's humanoid hand market.

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