Visited a friend last weekend in Dallas where it's hot and there is lots of sun, and he had an electric awning that seemed very nice.
This one had a rain sensor, and when it sensed water, it brought the awning in, so it wouldn't be ripped apart by a hurricane. A nice feature. Although I would want an override so one could be out there in a mild rain and stay dry. It probably has that too or you could put in a switch. I didn't get the brand name, but I'm sure you can find it if you want.
The support arms were like upper arms and fore arms, and even when the awning was fully open, the arms were partly bent. Seemed fragile to me but he has money so it's probably a good brand and a good design. The arms certainly were not thin.