Hiwonder claims the Standard kit uses ROS, has 24 DOF, and can perform vision-guided line following, tracking, ball shooting and picking; conditions and reliability are not established.
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Hiwonder AiNex
A small walking robot for coding lessons. Its maker describes camera-based activities and object handling; learners still need to programme and check each task.
Degrees of freedomStarter 20; Standard 24Source 1
Standard size193 × 135 × 415 mmSource 1
WeightStarter 2.25 kg; Standard 2.45 kgSource 1
Camera1 megapixel, 120° wide angle, manual focusSource 1
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Three proposed tasks. Ten attempts at each suitable task, with the outcome, time and human help recorded. Confirm the exact robot, software and safe setup first. These tasks are not evidence that this robot can do them.
Perform one documented movement
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Return to the starting pose on command
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Repeat the movement on a permitted surface
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See the proposed test track01 / The assessment
What the evidence supports.
Capability and readiness are separate. These written findings are not a numerical rating or a physical test.
Capability
What can it actually do?
The specific maker claims and any independent observations are listed below. We have not run our own task tests on this robot.
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Could you use it in real life?
Intended use: Vision-guided walking and picking. Dependable everyday use has not been established by the evidence reviewed. Separate Pi 5 instructions and the Standard packing list. Described hands are not proof of hands in every box.
Read the source-based assessmentA clear limit
This is a research profile based on the sources below, not a hands-on test. Maker claims remain attributed to the maker; they do not prove repeatable performance in your home or workplace.
02 / Can it actually do it?
The claims, with their context.
The wording below keeps each source’s limits. A demonstration, a maker’s claim and a repeatable real-world result are different things.
The Pi 5 manual describes Ubuntu 20.04 and ROS Noetic and claims OpenCV and PID-based tasks. This is specific to that documented configuration.
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Specifications and configuration
Model detail
Specifications and configuration
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Starter 20; Standard 24
Source 1193 × 135 × 415 mm
Source 1Starter 2.25 kg; Standard 2.45 kg
Source 11 megapixel, 120° wide angle, manual focus
Source 111.1 V 3500 mAh 5C LiPo
Source 1Raspberry Pi 5 variant; 24 degrees of freedom and a two-axis camera head.
Manufacturer sourceGuide specifies Ubuntu 20.04, ROS Noetic, OpenCV and PID-based visual tracking.
Manufacturer source11.1 V lithium battery; dedicated kit charger.
Manufacturer sourceThe exact model and configuration
The exact model
Meet Hiwonder AiNex
This guide distinguishes AiNex Starter (20 DOF) and Standard (24 DOF). The separately documented Raspberry Pi 5 manual describes a 24-DOF configuration; the product table lists BCM2711. Confirm the board and software against the exact order, and do not transfer configuration-specific claims.
Further assessment notes
Setup, support and daily use
04 / Living with it
Right robot, right expectations.
What ownership could involve
Confirm Starter or Standard, Raspberry Pi board, included hands, preinstalled software and source-code access before ordering. ROS and Python work, charging, maintenance and setup require technical skill. Check the correct battery instructions for the supplied revision; keep the operating space clear of people and obstacles. Network use, camera data handling, spare parts, UK support and warranty terms remain unverified. Obtain the matching operating-system image and recovery procedure, then time installation and calibration on the supplied board. A successful Gazebo exercise should be recorded separately from a physical trial.
Support, software and repairs
Use the Raspberry Pi 5 manual rather than an older board image. Its charging text gives both around one hour and around three hours, so confirm the current battery/charger combination. Obtain restore images, servo calibration instructions, replacement servo/battery part numbers and warranty terms. Example competition behaviours require setup and safe supervision.
Questions still open
What needs checking before you decide.
- Claims are not observed task completions; no footage reviewed.
- Kit packing lists are images in the product page and have not been independently decoded; hand inclusion and exact version contents require confirmation.
- No UK price, availability or delivered configuration verified.
- No evidence of household assistance or a general safety certification.
- Maker text describes hands but also says Standard can be expanded with hands; their inclusion in a delivered kit is unconfirmed.
See it in action
Our filmed attempts will appear after testing. Existing footage below keeps its original description and limitations.
See the robot
AiNex - ROS AI Educational Walking Humanoid Robot Raspberry Pi Competition Robot
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Published by Hiwonder. This presentation shows the named robot. Demonstrated functions and accessories may depend on the configuration and software version.
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03 / Recorded evidence
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- hiwonder.com Source checked 2026-10-27
- wiki.hiwonder.com Source checked 2026-10-27
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Manufacturer specifications and support
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Source checked 2026-10-31 -
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Source checked 2026-10-31
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How sure are we?
4 linked sources. Read the claims and their limits below. A source count is not a confidence score.
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