Yuanguang Intelligence: Delivering Long-Term ED Management Through Precision Medicine in a Compact Wearable

In the field of men's health, erectile dysfunction (ED) is a prevalent and far-reaching issue.

According to the World Health Organization, erectile dysfunction (ED) ranks third among risk factors for men's health, following only cardiovascular disease and cancer. In China, this issue is particularly severe: the prevalence of ED among men over 40 years old is as high as 40%, while the prevalence among men aged 20 to 40 has also reached 25%.

However, due to a high regard for personal privacy and insufficient awareness of erectile dysfunction (ED), the clinical consultation rate for ED remains very low. Many patients with ED in China prefer to self-medicate by purchasing drugs on their own, making retail pharmacies their primary channel for acquiring these medications.BroadProfessor Qiu Yongchao from the Department of Urology/Andrology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine pointed out that there is still a lack of professional ED diagnostic tools in the large male health market to provide convenient and efficient ED diagnosis and treatment services for doctors and patients.

Therefore, in 2022, Professor Qiu Yongchao establishedYuangan (Guangzhou) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Yuangan Intelligence”), committed to providing patients with erectile dysfunction (ED) an integrated hardware-software solution through intelligent wearable medical devices, encompassing smart hardware, ED detection data analysis and storage, internet hospital management, and health services such as treatment and rehabilitation guidance.

“Soft Sensing + Artificial Intelligence”: Delivering Intelligent Diagnostic and Therapeutic Solutions

In clinical practice, the precise diagnosis of erectile dysfunction (ED) emphasizes both comprehensiveness and accuracy. Physicians initially engage in patient consultations to assess current erectile function, sexual habits, and psychosocial influencing factors. Subsequently, standardized assessment tools, such as the IIEF-5 and EHS, are employed to quantify the severity of ED. In-hospital diagnostic examinations are also conducted to inform the formulation of individualized treatment plans.

However,Traditional ED detection methods still face numerous technical bottlenecks and pain points in clinical implementation, such as equipment sensitivity, the authenticity and validity of acquired data, and poor patient experience.In response, Professor Qiu Yongchao, who has over 40 years of clinical practice experience, revealed to VCBeat that the limitations of current ED detection technologies are driving the male sexual health industry to continuously explore more advanced and intelligent solutions.

Yuangang Soft Sensing Device, photo provided by the interviewee

Against this backdrop, Yuangang Intelligence was established. Its independently developed “Yuangang Flexible Sensing Device” leverages flexible fabric strain sensor technology, integrated with advanced artificial intelligence algorithms and a big data analytics engine, to enable real-time, long-term monitoring of male erectile function. This provides users—both physicians and patients—with an unprecedented level of convenience and the tangible benefits of precision medicine.

Tracing back to the technological origins, Dr. Wang Guangfeng, one of the founders of Yuangang Intelligence, had already successfully developedFlexible and Adaptive Pressure-Responsive Textile Sensor. This sensor, based on a highly elastic fabric, innovatively integrates conductive particles or fibers with an elastomeric matrix material to achieve precise capture of subtle strains. Its unique resistance variation mechanism ensures that the sensor provides immediate and accurate data feedback during stretching or contraction, thereby offering richer and more precise physiological parameter information on the process of penile erection.

By deeply integrating this cutting-edge textile material technology with artificial intelligence algorithms, the Yuangang Flexible Sensor can automatically identify anomalous data, predict potential cardiovascular health risks, and provide scientifically grounded health metrics for users (both physicians and patients).. Physicians can leverage this data to formulate more precise and personalized diagnosis and treatment plans for erectile dysfunction (ED), thereby achieving the goals of precision medicine.

In terms of specific application scenarios, the Yuangang Flexible Sensor featuresAudio-Visual Mode (AVSS) and Night Mode (NPTR)Two Monitoring Modes. Professor Qiu Yongchao stated, “Both modes closely align with the actual clinical needs of internationally standardized ED function testing currently adopted in practice.”

In the Audio-Visual Stimulation System (AVSS) mode, the Yuangang Flexible Sensor presents sexual stimulus content via Virtual Reality (VR) technology. By wearing the device’s unique, lightweight, strip-like flexible sensor on the penis, users can accurately capture, record, and upload physiological response data to a cloud database within the privacy and comfort of their homes. This design not only ensures the scientific validity of the data but also respects user privacy and experience.

Nighttime Mode (NPTR) is specifically designed to monitor penile erections during sleep. Users simply need to wear the unique, ultra-thin, fabric-style Yuangang Flexible Sensor on the penis before going to bed, enabling continuous data collection on penile erection status throughout the sleep period. The Yuangang Flexible Sensor integrates a memory unit, battery, and integrated circuit board. It connects seamlessly to the user’s smartphone via Bluetooth, which then uploads the data to the Yuangang Cloud Database. This establishes a closed-loop ecosystem encompassing data transmission and storage, as well as professional physician interpretation to deliver precise, personalized treatment and rehabilitation plans. Users can also operate their smartphones to check their penile erection health status at any time.

It is worth mentioning that,The Yuangang Flexible Sensor also demonstrates robust internet connectivity, seamlessly integrating real-time and long-term monitoring to deliver more efficient, precise, and convenient health management services for users.。

Real-time monitoring refers to the capability of the Yuangang Flexible Sensor to continuously track users’ penile erectile health data and related health indicators, including heart rate, blood pressure, blood oxygen saturation, respiratory rate, and sleep quality. These data are uploaded to servers or the cloud via internet technology, enabling physicians to provide online interpretations, personalized health reports, and treatment plans. This telemedicine model not only saves users time and costs associated with hospital visits but also enhances the efficiency and accuracy of medical services.

Long-term monitoring enables users to accumulate extensive health data through regular testing. When connected via precise algorithms, these data points form a comprehensive curve of health trends. This approach to prolonged monitoring and data analysis offers greater accuracy and comprehensiveness than single-point tests, helping physicians better understand patients’ health status and develop appropriate treatment plans.

As the Yuangang Flexible Sensor enters the critical application phase for its Class II medical device registration certificate,Yuangang (Guangzhou) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. is also achieving comprehensive market coverage and precisely meeting consumer demands through a multi-channel sales strategy.

Professor Qiu Yongchao stated that traditional medical institution channels have always been the core advantage of Yuangang Intelligence and the solid foundation for its stable market share. Yuangang Intelligence fully recognizes the importance of this channel and will continue to deepen cooperation with medical institutions to ensure that its products serve patients efficiently and safely.

Meanwhile, Yuangang Intelligence actively embraces the digital era by closely integrating its offline and online sales channels. Through its meticulously crafted official website and flagship stores on e-commerce platforms, Yuangang Intelligence has broken down geographical barriers, enabling its products to reach a broader base of potential consumers. This omnichannel sales model not only provides consumers with a convenient shopping experience but also allows Yuangang Intelligence to leverage modern technological tools, such as big data analytics, to gain precise insights into consumer demands, continuously optimize its products and services, and achieve precision marketing.

Meanwhile, as a partner of Yuangang Intelligence,Chen Yiqun of Shangjun Investment stated, “We will provide strong support to Yuangang Intelligence across multiple dimensions, ranging from market education and brand building to clinical research and application, as well as channel integration and investment and financing.”“In the days to come, we have every reason to believe that Yuangang Intelligence will continue to break new ground and lead the next wave of innovation in men’s health medtech, with support from multiple stakeholders.”

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