The Seeed Studio XIAO series represents a groundbreaking achievement in miniaturized development boards, setting a new standard with its innovative 21x17.8mm thumb-sized form factor and single-sided surface mount design (SMD). This compact yet powerful series has revolutionized embedded systems and IoT development, integrating popular hardware chipsets including ESP32, nRF52840, RA4M1, RP2040, RP2350, and SAMD21 to offer professional-grade performance in an unprecedented small and cost-effective package.

What sets XIAO apart is its democratic approach to technology - while maintaining professional-grade capabilities, it breaks down barriers to electronics innovation. The series supports multiple development environments including Arduino, PlatformIO, MicroPython, and CircuitPython. Its native compatibility with Seeed's no-code platform, SenseCraft AI, makes cutting-edge TinyML (Tiny Machine Learning) technology accessible to developers of all skill levels. This democratization of technology gained recognition when XIAO ESP32S3 Sense was featured in Science Magazine ("Tiny, mighty machine learning for the Global South," Vol 387, Issue 6736, Feb. 21, 2025), highlighting its role in advancing tinyML applications in the Global South through low-cost, low-power approaches.

The success of this innovation is evidenced by its global impact, with over 500,000 developers across 100+ countries adopting more than 2,000,000 XIAO Boards for applications ranging from wearables and robotics to IoT devices and educational projects. This widespread adoption validates XIAO's achievement in striking the perfect balance between miniaturization, functionality, and accessibility, empowering a new generation of creators to bring their ideas to life regardless of their technical background or space constraints.

The Seeed Studio XIAO series exemplifies the evolution of Chinese design philosophy from "Made in China" to "Created in China" and further to "Innovate with China." Born in Shenzhen, the global hardware innovation capital, XIAO embodies the city's unique ecosystem where rapid prototyping meets refined manufacturing excellence, transcending its role as a development board to become a catalyst for the global maker movement.

Our design approach champions two fundamental values of contemporary Chinese design thinking: accessibility and sustainability. Through innovative miniaturization that maintains full functionality, XIAO achieves maximum utility while minimizing material usage - testament to China's commitment to environmental sustainability and the cultural pursuit of efficiency.

The name "XIAO" (小), meaning "tiny" in Chinese, was deliberately chosen to introduce Chinese language and culture to the global developer community. This linguistic bridge represents our commitment to sharing Chinese culture through technology and innovation, with the thumb-sized design becoming synonymous with this Chinese character.

The development of XIAO exemplifies the Chinese principle of "共创" (co-creation), fostering a vibrant global community of creators, makers, and developers. The platform's open-source nature reflects a modern interpretation of traditional Chinese collective wisdom, where knowledge and resources are shared for common progress. This community-driven approach has created a thriving ecosystem where innovations emerge from collaboration between Chinese and international developers.

Through XIAO, we're building cultural bridges while creating technology. The series demonstrates how Chinese design principles contribute to global innovation while maintaining strong cultural roots, showcasing China's evolving role in the global maker movement where creativity flows freely across cultures.

Seeed Studio (矽递科技) is a pioneering IoT technology company founded in Shenzhen, with a mission to "make technology accessible to all." As a leading open source hardware enabler, Seeed specializes in AI edge computing, network communication, and intelligent sensing hardware development, serving over 500,000 developers worldwide across 100+ countries through seeedstudio.com. Distinguished as a National High-Tech Enterprise, Seeed has developed strategic partnerships with industry giants like NVIDIA and Schneider, while contributing to global technology ecosystems as a board member of the TinyML Foundation and LoRaWAN® Alliance. With offices in China, Japan, Germany, and the US, Seeed's innovation capabilities are evidenced by its portfolio of 4 invention patents, 37 utility model patents, and 77 software copyrights. Through its Chaihuo Makerspace, Seeed connects global developers with Pearl River Delta's technology supply chain, pioneering solutions across industries.