Zhaowei

Shenzhen, Guangdong, China · Humanoids · Components / Actuation · Established · zhaoweiec.com

Zhaowei has commercialized ZWHAND dexterous-hand motor/actuator modules, directly supplying actuation components for humanoid manipulation systems.

Humanoids 100 · rank 75 · score 56 →Robotics · prospect · score 31Edition: November 2026

Positioning

Zhaowei is a Chinese maker of precision gearboxes and micro-drives (SZSE:003021) named in supply-chain trackers as supplying Optimus joints, on an established micro-drive business in consumer electronics and auto. Its Optimus link is verified-light (company confirmation absent, the same skepticism as other tracker-derived names). The current revenue marker is dated (100-500m class).

Latest signals

  • Zhaowei Chen Yidong discusses dexterous hand design for humanoid robotsGasgoo autonews

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Facts, with sources

  • Zhaowei's dexterous hand subsidiary (ZWHAND brand) showed new-generation hands B06, C06 and B21 at the 2026 World Robot Conference.Product launch · cs.com.cn
  • Zhaowei H1 2026 revenue was RMB816m (+3.8%) and net profit RMB74.6m (-34.1%); it said it is applying its micro drives in dexterous hands and robot joints.Revenue · finance.eastmoney.com
  • Zhaowei Q1 2026 revenue fell 2.7% to RMB357m and net profit fell 25.2% to about RMB41m; its HK shares traded about 15% below the offer price within a month.Setback · thebambooworks.com
  • Zhaowei listed H shares in Hong Kong (2692.HK) on 9 March 2026, raising more than HK$1.8bn, with about 65% of proceeds earmarked for R&D and capacity expansion.Funding round · thebambooworks.com

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Scores, Humanoids (of 10)

Deployment4
Production6
Commercials4
Progress6
Technology6
Positioning6
Firepower6
Leverage6

Traction: deployment, production, commercials, progress. Capability: technology, positioning, firepower, leverage.

Peers in Actuation

3Quanzhibo · 8910Schaeffler · 8513Leaderdrive · 8314NSK · 8324Synapticon · 7626Hyundai Mobis · 75

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Questions this page answers

What does Zhaowei do?

Zhaowei has commercialized ZWHAND dexterous-hand motor/actuator modules, directly supplying actuation components for humanoid manipulation systems. Zhaowei is a Chinese maker of precision gearboxes and micro-drives (SZSE:003021) named in supply-chain trackers as supplying Optimus joints, on an established micro-drive business in consumer electronics and auto. Its Optimus link is verified-light (company confirmation absent, the same skepticism as other tracker-derived names). The current revenue marker is dated (100-500m class).

Where does Zhaowei rank in humanoids?

Zhaowei ranks 75 of 100 on the Humanoids 100 (November 2026 edition) with a score of 56 out of 100, in Actuation (Components). Assessment by Frontier Tech Intelligence.

Who are Zhaowei's peers in Actuation?

Quanzhibo (rank 3), Schaeffler (rank 10), Leaderdrive (rank 13), NSK (rank 14), Synapticon (rank 24), Hyundai Mobis (rank 26).

Where is Zhaowei based and when was it founded?

Zhaowei is based in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China. Stage: Established.

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