Shenzhen, ChinaChinese Manufacturer

Shenzhen Hiwonder Technology Co., Ltd.

Leading supplier of open-source educational robot kits and LeRobot-compatible arms

Shenzhen maker of open-source educational robotics kits — robotic arms, quadrupeds, rovers, and humanoid kits aimed at STEM classrooms, makers, and university labs. Its significance jumped in 2025-26 as one of the principal manufacturers of the LeRobot SO-ARM101, the open-source arm that Hugging Face's LeRobot library targets natively, which has become the default hardware for teaching modern imitation-learning methods. Hiwonder's model is volume and openness rather than industrial certification: everything is documented, hackable, and priced under $500, with no safety ratings or production duty cycles. Being in Shenzhen puts it inside the Foshan sourcing corridor.

Founded2015
HQShenzhen, China
Models1 robot
Price range$269.99–$269.99
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Key Facts

  • Principal manufacturer of the LeRobot SO-ARM101, natively supported by Hugging Face LeRobot
  • Open-source hardware and software across the range
  • Everything priced under $500 — no industrial certification
  • IN THE FOSHAN CORRIDOR — Shenzhen, ~2 hours by road

Hiwonder — frequently asked questions

How much do Hiwonder robots cost?

Hiwonder robots range from $269.99 to $269.99 across the 1 model we track. See the lineup above for verified per-model pricing.

Where is Hiwonder based?

Shenzhen Hiwonder Technology Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Shenzhen, China, founded in 2015. It is within reach of our Foshan sourcing office for hands-on evaluation and direct procurement.

What does Hiwonder make?

Hiwonder is known for LeRobot SO-ARM101, xArm ESP32, PuppyPi quadruped, TonyPi humanoid kit, and JetAuto ROS rover. Leading supplier of open-source educational robot kits and LeRobot-compatible arms

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