Zhonghang Chuangshi Unveils New Smart Rehabilitation Systems at National Conference with Keynote by Academician Jian'an Li and Launch by Leading Tertiary Hospital Directors

On August 18, the “22nd National Academic Conference on Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Chinese Medical Association,” hosted by the Chinese Medical Association and its Branch of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, was successfully held in Changsha, Hunan Province. The event attracted more than 200 experts and thousands of scholars and representatives from the medical and rehabilitation sectors both in China and abroad, who concurrently participated in thematic academic forums and exhibitions.

As a high-tech enterprise specially approved and established under the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), focusing on the fields of artificial intelligence and medical robotics,AVIC Chuangshi Robot (Xi'an) Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “AVIC Chuangshi”) was invited to attend the conference, where it unveiled its team’s independently developed “2022 New Products”: the upgraded version 2.0 of the Intelligent Lower Limb Rehabilitation Training System, the Upper and Lower Limb Motor Rehabilitation Training System, and the Full-Process & Full-Lifecycle Smart Rehabilitation Management System.

This new product launch event specially invited MeiAcademician Li Jian'an, International Member of the Chinese Academy of Medical SciencesAddress.

Academician Jianan Li, International Fellow of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine

In addition,Academician Li Jian’an; Zhang Changjie, Director of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Second Xiangya Hospital of Central South University; Zhang Qiaojun, Director of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at the Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University; Chen Ailian, Chief Therapist of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Hunan Provincial People’s Hospital; Jiang Hai, Business Director of the Investment Department at All-China Venture Capital; Wang Xiaolin, Head of the Southwest Region at Western Securities; and He Chen, Director and General Manager of AVIC Chuangshi Robot (Xi'an) Co., Ltd....jointly unveiled the event.

Unveiling Group Photo

Leveraging the technological expertise of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) in military science and technology and high-end equipment manufacturing, as well as the industrial chain resource advantages of its aviation ecosystem, AVIC Chuangshi is positioned to develop intelligent robotic products in the fields of medical robots, service robots, and military robots. Meanwhile, it provides customers with comprehensive smart rehabilitation solutions covering the entire process and full lifecycle. The team’s recent launch ofBelowLimb Intelligent Rehabilitation Training System 2.0, suitable for the rehabilitation treatment of patients with lower limb dysfunction caused by various diseases such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury,Upper and Lower Limb Motor Rehabilitation Training SystemSuitable for early bedside rehabilitation therapy for patients with stroke, spinal cord injury, and upper/lower limb fractures, whileSmart Rehabilitation Information Management SystemProvides standardized digital solutions for the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine.

Statistical data indicate that the annual incidence of first-ever stroke among middle-aged and elderly residents in China is increasing by an average of 8.3% per year, with nearly 800,000 new cases of spinal cord injury reported annually. Furthermore, fractures resulting from traffic accidents and those occurring in the elderly are also on the rise year by year. Although motor control training for treating these injuries has been applied in clinical practice, it is characterized by prolonged treatment cycles and limited efficacy. The performance of available medical devices used in such treatments varies significantly, and there is a heavy reliance on imports. This leads to extended rehabilitation periods and high costs for patients, representing a major pain point plaguing China’s medical rehabilitation industry.

To address this issue, AVIC Chuangshi Robot (Xi'an) Co., Ltd., guided by national policy documents such as the “Opinions on Accelerating the Development of Rehabilitation Medical Services,” has leveraged its accumulated expertise in equipment manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing to overcome multiple core technological challenges. Targeting diverse etiologies and application scenarios, the company has innovatively developed two high-intelligence, high-tech, and high-quality products: the Intelligent Lower Limb Rehabilitation Training System and the Upper and Lower Limb Motor Rehabilitation Training System.

AVIC Chuangshi adheres to the “patient-centered” philosophy, leveraging advanced Internet of Things (IoT) technology to establish connectivity among patients, healthcare professionals, and medical devices. It has developed a smart healthcare system for the entire rehabilitation process—the Smart Rehabilitation Information Management System—thereby providing research and innovation capabilities as well as support services in the field of smart healthcare.

“The Lower Limb Intelligent Rehabilitation Training System, Version 2.0, guides patients through simulated lower-limb stepping exercises in accordance with the established normal gait stepping model.”Ma Rui, R&D Director of AVIC ChuangshiIt stated that the system can help patients perform effective joint movement and muscle training to prevent complications such as pressure ulcers, joint contractures, and muscle atrophy caused by long-term bed rest. It provides early adaptive exercises for gait training, facilitates the recovery of lower limb function, and achieves a seamless transition from standing training to walking training.

Ma Rui, R&D Director of AVIC Chuangshi

From a functional perspective,This system features the three most comprehensive training modes currently available on the market—active, passive, and active-passive—as well as five-dimensional electric adjustment functionality.Can, fully meeting patients' various standing posture requirements, and providing six rich scenario-based interactive modes to make training more enjoyable and enhance patient engagement; furthermore,Pioneering "Power-Off Protection Function"In the event of sudden power outages or other emergencies, the bed can be returned to its original position to ensure the patient safely disembarks from the device.

At the operational level,This product is an industry first, integrating both the “one-click flip” and “one-click reset” functions into a single unit.It perfectly resolves the issue of complex operating procedures associated with traditional intelligent rehabilitation devices.

In terms of information acquisition, the system provides real-time training data feedback to patients and physicians by monitoring left and right plantar weight-bearing and left and right human-machine interaction forces. It delivers the most detailed, intuitive, and accurate assessment data and reports. Furthermore, it pioneers a feature that allows patients to scan a QR code to view their training reports on mobile devices, enabling family members to closely monitor the patient's recovery status.

Chen Shiyue, Product Manager at AVIC ChuangshiIt is introduced that the upper and lower limb motor rehabilitation training system enhances proprioception in the affected limbs through continuous circular motion, facilitating rehabilitation training for muscle strength and range of motion in either the upper or lower extremities. This system can increase muscle strength in the upper and lower limbs, expand joint range of motion, promote active patient movement, stimulate metabolism, blood circulation, and intestinal peristalsis, restore residual muscle strength, and simultaneously boost confidence in rehabilitation.

Chen Shiyue, Product Manager at AVIC Chuangshi

Structurally, the product comprises multiple intelligent software control systems, offering a more ergonomic fit for both physicians and patients. Patients can easily adjust height and length as needed, and the system supports one-click restoration of personalized training parameters.

The modular training structures can be freely disassembled and replaced, enabling the product to adapt to a wider range of application scenarios. For rehabilitation therapists, this system and product feature a short learning curve and significantly reduce workload compared to previous methods. This not only enhances the department’s research capabilities and treatment standards but also reduces labor costs for the hospital.

Pan Dong, Software Development Supervisor at AVIC ChuangshiIntroduction: The Smart Rehabilitation Information Management System supports the rehabilitation department in managing the entire rehabilitation process—from functional impairment assessment and treatment plan formulation to re-assessment and further treatment. Throughout this process, it ensures comprehensive recording and collection of data generated by physicians, therapists, nurses, and patients, stores such data in a structured format, and achieves 100% coverage of rehabilitation data documentation.

Pan Dong, Software Development Supervisor at AVIC Chuangshi

Through multi-dimensional prescription, intelligent one-click scheduling, and big data AI recommendation algorithms, this product reduces repetitive tasks and enhances the work efficiency of physicians and rehabilitation therapists. It supports seamless integration with hospital HIS and billing systems, minimizing semi-automated data statistics while generating real-time reports on workload and costs across various dimensions. Additionally, via an out-of-hospital home rehabilitation app, it continuously provides patients with out-of-hospital and home-based rehabilitation services, strengthening full-cycle rehabilitation management both inside and outside the hospital to comprehensively track patients’ rehabilitation progress.

Notably, all three systems are equipped with the Smart Rehabilitation Cloud Platform, independently developed by AVIC Chuangshi. Leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI-driven big data analytics, the platform enables real-time monitoring of equipment operational status, data collection and analysis, and timely remote diagnostics, thereby providing customers with more predictive, intelligent, and comprehensive technical and application support.

It is also understood that, in addition to the lower-limb intelligent rehabilitation training system, upper- and lower-limb rehabilitation training system, and full-process & full-lifecycle smart rehabilitation management system released this time,AVIC Chuangshi also boasts comprehensive technological reserves and a portfolio of over one hundred patents. Centered on its four core technologies—“Source,” “Core,” “Cloud,” and “Quality”—the company has established a complete R&D and production system, enabling it to deliver high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective rehabilitation medical devices tailored to diverse application scenarios in the rehabilitation industry.

Currently, AVIC Chuangshi has established three joint R&D centers and seven clinical research bases across China. Its related products have been sold to nearly 30 provinces and 60 cities nationwide, successfully implemented in over 200 hospitals. Meanwhile, the company has reached cooperation intentions with more than 2,000 medical institutions. To date, AVIC Chuangshi has provided rehabilitation treatment services to tens of thousands of patients.

The press conference not only attracted the attention of numerous exhibitors and clients across the upstream and downstream supply chains, but also saw multiple hospitals and medical device distributors express clear intentions to collaborate with AVIC Chuangshi. He Chen, General Manager of AVIC Chuangshi, stated that the company will continue to uphold its core values of “technology-driven, pursuit of excellence, continuous innovation, helping others, and serving society.” With robotics technology at its core, AVIC Chuangshi aims to lead the development of the smart rehabilitation industry, provide intelligent rehabilitation solutions to more customers, and promote healthy living in the era of big data.