Welcome, ZWHAND A17!

The ZWHAND A17 is a compact robotic hand from Shenzhen ZWHAND Technology Co., Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer within the Zhaowei Machinery group. Its overall Humanoid.Guide Hand Score of 6 out of 10 places it in the capable or mature category. The score combines a Degrees of Freedom rating of 4 out of 5 with a Strength rating of 2 out of 5, giving the product a profile that favors dexterity over strength. These category ratings describe its standing within the scoring framework, rather than physical joint counts or measured gripping force. The hand weighs approximately 0.85 kilograms and measures 244 millimeters long by 94 millimeters wide, placing its dimensions close to those of a human hand. Its five finger layout follows a familiar hand form. Listed at USD 5,000, the A17 occupies a middle position within ZWHAND’s product family, between the compact B06 and the more elaborate B20. Its defining assessment is a strong dexterity rating paired with a comparatively modest strength tier.

The A17’s technical profile is best understood by keeping dexterity and strength separate. Its Degrees of Freedom rating sits one tier below the highest category, while its Strength rating occupies a lower tier. That distinction matters when comparing robotic hands, because a favorable dexterity assessment does not automatically imply equally strong gripping performance. The combined score of 6 therefore communicates a capable overall result without placing the A17 in the highest performance band. For anyone evaluating the hand, the two category scores provide a more informative starting point than the total alone. They highlight an uneven but clearly defined balance: dexterity is the stronger rated dimension, and strength is the more limited dimension within this assessment.

The ZWHAND A17 is listed as in production, with a published price of USD 5,000 and an inquiry option for prospective buyers. Its manufacturer, Shenzhen ZWHAND Technology Co., Ltd., operates in Shenzhen, China, and is part of the Zhaowei Machinery group. That corporate connection places the product within an established micro motor manufacturing context. Within the company’s range, the A17 sits between the B06 and B20, offering a distinct option rather than representing the entire lineup. More broadly, its combination of compact dimensions, a capable overall score, and differing category ratings illustrates why robotic hands deserve evaluation across several dimensions. Price, physical packaging, dexterity ratings, and strength ratings each contribute different information to a purchasing comparison.