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Zhiwei Robotics Corp

Zhiwei Robotics Corp. is a Chinese robotics manufacturer and open source hardware provider.[3] The company was founded in 2008 by Ricky Ye and is currently headquartered in Shanghai, China.[4][5]

Zhiwei Robotics Corp.
IndustryRobotics
Open-source hardware[1]
Founded2008 in Beijing, China
FounderRicky Ye[2]
Headquarters
Shanghai
,
China
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsArduino, Raspberry Pi, development boards, sensors, modules, robotics, 3D printers, STEM education kits
WebsiteOfficial website

History edit

Zhiwei Robotics Corp. was established in 2008 and their headquarters was moved to Zhangjiang Hi-Tech Park, Shanghai in 2010. The company is also known as DFRobot which is the abbreviation of Drive the Future and Dream Factory.[6] Zhiwei Robotics is among the early pioneers of the Maker Movement in China and Arduino, an open-source manufacturer of single-board microcontrollers and microcontroller kits for building digital devices.[7] The company opened their manufacturing plant in Chengdu in 2011.[8] Zhiwei Robotics Corp. started their first hackerspace, Mushroom Cloud, in Shanghai, in 2012.[9] In March 2016, the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China officially opened Mushroom Cloud to the national public, and included it into the National Science and Technology Business Incubator Management System of China.

In November 2016, Zhiwei Robotics Corp. received the High-tech Enterprise Certificate award from the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission, the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Finance, the Shanghai Municipal State Taxation Bureau, and the Shanghai Local Taxation Bureau jointly. In December 2016, Zhiwei Robotics Corp. was listed at the national share transfer system.[10]

Technology and products edit

Zhiwei Robotics Corp. manufactures and provides electronic components and widgets such as Arduino controllers, Raspberry Pi, development boards, sensors and modules, robotics, and 3D printers.[11]

  • Boson - The Boson kit is a set of modular electronic building blocks composed of 45 different modules.[3][12] Boson is marketed as a code-free STEM kit, which is claimed to be compatible with the BBC Micro Bit.[13][14]
  • Antbo - Antbo is an educational bionic robot kit for children. It can be controlled by drawing lines, voice, or a remote. Users can add functionality to Antbo with modules or by modifying its programing. Antbo can upload various metrics to the cloud so users can track and share their stats. Through voice-control and lighting it aims to develop an emotional connection with users.[15]
  • Vortex - Vortex is an Arduino-based robot.[4] The robot is programmed to initiate commands by tapping the screen in the Vortex app. Vortex has 32 eyes expressions and unlimited light effects.[16][17][10]
  • LattePanda - LattePanda is a development board with built-in Arduino that runs a desktop version of Windows 10, Linux and Android.[18][19]
  • Overlord ProPlus - Overlord ProPlus is a 3D printer which was released in 2015.[20]

References edit

  1. ^ 2016上海创客嘉年华成功举办 吸引全民参与创新热潮 People China Retrieved on 2017-09-08
  2. ^ Ricky Ye on how toys can help prepare children for a robotics-focused future Retrieved 2017-09-08
  3. ^ a b DFRobot Stresses The Importance Of Robotics in STEM Classrooms Forbes Retrieved on 2017-09-08
  4. ^ a b Robot That Teaches Kids How To Code TechCrunch Retrieved on 2017-09-08
  5. ^ 的办公室就位于这样的环境。它是叶琛在 5 年前和几个朋友一起创建的硬件创业公司，现在拥有上海、北京两个办公点，在成都也有一家自己的工厂 Retrieved 2017-09-08
  6. ^ An Open Source Hardware Company Will Have a Journey Into Space Retrieved on 2017-09-08
  7. ^ All the tools you need to get started or expand your Arduino Projects Jameco Retrieved on 2017-09-08
  8. ^ 据介绍，本次活动响应“全国双创周”的号召，通过网络视频实况直播的宣传形式，展示了现场来自全国各地一百多家创客团队的创业风采。活动自启动开始，累积吸引了数万人的参与 Retrieved on 2017-09-08
  9. ^ New Intel Edison Breakout Boards Created By DFRobot For Robot Development Retrieved on 2017-09-08
  10. ^ a b Vortex le robot jouet pour apprendre à programmer Humanoides Retrieved on 2017-09-08
  11. ^ Devastator Tank Treaded Tracked Robot Part 1 Assembly Wemusbegeeks Retrieved on 2017-09-08
  12. ^ Robotics and open source hardware provider DFRobot today announced the launch of Boson Kit Robotics Tomorrow Retrieved 2017-09-08
  13. ^ BOSON Is a LEGO-Compatible STEM Kit to Teach the Wonders of Circuitry SolidSmack Retrieved 2017-09-08
  14. ^ Robotics Company Releases STEM-Teaching Kit The Journal Retrieved 2017-09-08
  15. ^ CurieNano emphasises the reliability of new micro-controller board for artificial intelligence IOT Retrieved on 2017-09-08
  16. ^ These educational toy-bots can help kids learn to code Engadget Retrieved on 2017-09-08
  17. ^ A programmable robot based on Arduino UNO and it’s equipped with leds, different sensors and a Bluetooth module Retrieved 2017-09-08
  18. ^ Windows 10-based machines with this expanded starter kit Engadget Retrieved on 2017-09-08
  19. ^ 感兴趣的人们可以选购一块7英寸的触控屏（能够直接附加到板子上），Gravity传感器套件则板载了所有常见的传感器 Retrieved on 2017-09-08
  20. ^ DreamMaker OverLord ProPlus 3D Printer Technabob Retrieved 2017-09-08

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