
Overview
Hiwonder's Raspberry Pi humanoid, a sibling to the AiNex with opening hands, a pan-tilt camera and LLM voice interaction. Python and OpenCV examples cover color tracking, kicking and object sorting. It walks like every servo humanoid, fine on a table but with no push recovery.
- Type
- Biped robot · Walks, but doesn't really balance
- Maker
- Hiwonder (China)
- Released
- 2022
- Price
- $889.99 – $1,169.99
- Status
- Available
- Best for
- Ages 14+
- Programming
- Full SDK
Price and shipping
Hiwonder store, by Raspberry Pi 5 RAM (2–16 GB)
Shipping: ~1–2 weeks. Ships from Hiwonder. Also sometimes listed on Amazon with faster delivery. Hiwonder ↗
Specifications
| Category | Bipeds · Walks, but doesn't really balance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2022 |
| Country | China |
| Availability | Available |
| Programmability | Full SDK |
| Built-in autonomy | Reactive · Responds to its surroundings without a map, such as avoiding obstacles or following a person |
| LLM support | Official LLM tools · Hiwonder ships ChatGPT multimodal demos and a WonderEcho voice module so voice commands and scene analysis trigger actions via OpenAI's API. Hiwonder TonyPi Pro ↗ |
| MuJoCo simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| NVIDIA Isaac simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| Gazebo simulation | None found · Nothing found. |
| Best for | Ages 14+ (estimated) |
| Vision sensors | Camera |
| Actuators | Smart servos (Dynamixel, Feetech…) |
| Audio | Speaker, Microphone |
| Compute type | Raspberry Pi |
| Balance type | Scripted |
| Height | 37 cm |
| Weight | 1.8 kg |
| Compute | Raspberry Pi 5 |
| Speed | Not published |
| DOF | 18 (+2 hand DOF on Pro) |
| Sensors | 480p camera, IMU, WonderEcho AI voice box |
| Balance | Keyframed action groups with IMU fall detection. No dynamic balance. |
| SDK | Python, OpenCV, PC action editor, app, LLM voice integration |
Common questions
How much does TonyPi Pro cost?
TonyPi Pro is listed at $889.99 – $1,169.99. Hiwonder store, by Raspberry Pi 5 RAM (2–16 GB).
Can TonyPi Pro be bought today?
Yes, it is on sale. Typical shipping time is ~1–2 weeks. Ships from Hiwonder. Also sometimes listed on Amazon with faster delivery.
Who makes TonyPi Pro?
TonyPi Pro is made by Hiwonder (China). It came out in 2022.
Can TonyPi Pro be programmed?
Full SDK. Python, OpenCV, PC action editor, app, LLM voice integration.
Does TonyPi Pro have AI chat or LLM support?
Official LLM tools. Hiwonder ships ChatGPT multimodal demos and a WonderEcho voice module so voice commands and scene analysis trigger actions via OpenAI's API.
What age is TonyPi Pro for?
Ages 14+ (estimated).
Ratings & reviews
Ratings and reviews load on the live site.
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- Robot Gaits and Gait Training · how legged robots walk, trot and gallop
- MuJoCo Guide · the simulator used to train walking robots
- ROS 2 Guide · the software framework many robots use
- Robot Vision and Depth Sensors · cameras, lidar and other distance sensors
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