Broadcare Robot

Broadcare Robot (博为医疗机器人) stands as one of China’s pioneering developers of intelligent pharmacy automation systems, with core competencies in IV compounding robotics and endoscope cleaning solutions. The company’s technology originates from the Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology, and its founding team holds the distinction of being the first in China’s medical robotics field to receive the National Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Class).

Company Overview

Founded in late 2015, Broadcare Robot emerged from the academic foundation laid at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The company was established by Jin Haiyang, who completed his doctoral research at Harbin Institute of Technology and postdoctoral work at Hamburg University in Germany. This combination of domestic technical expertise and international research experience shaped the company’s approach to pharmacy automation.

The company maintains a team of approximately 60 employees, with over one-third dedicated to research and development. Broadcare has secured multiple rounds of funding, including angel, Series A, and Series A+ rounds, with the latest strategic investment reaching tens of millions of CNY. The company has received support from the National Natural Science Foundation of China and Guangdong Provincial Science and Technology Programs.

Core Products

IV Compounding Robot Series

Broadcare’s flagship product line addresses the needs of Pharmacy Intravenous Admixture Services (PIVAS) centers. The portfolio includes:

Integrated Automatic Compounding Robot: A full system supporting both vial and ampoule mixed prescriptions. The robot features a built-in air purification system and occupies only 1/3 to 1/4 of the floor space compared to competing products, making it suitable for space-constrained pharmacy environments.

Tabletop Ampoule Compounding Robot: Designed for biosafety cabinet integration, this compact unit achieves an ampoule opening speed of 2 seconds per vial, significantly improving compounding efficiency for high-volume centers.

Tabletop Vial Compounding Robot: Complements the ampoule system by handling vial-based medications within controlled environments.

Intelligent Endoscope Cleaning Robot

Developed in collaboration with Peking University Shenzhen Hospital’s gastroenterology department, this system automates the complex multi-step cleaning and disinfection process for gastrointestinal endoscopes. The robot addresses critical infection control challenges by ensuring consistent adherence to the “five-step method” while enabling a single operator to manage multiple units simultaneously.

Supporting Systems

Beyond hardware, Broadcare provides a PIVAS management software suite that integrates with hospital information systems to enable full-process intelligent tracking from prescription receipt through medication delivery.

Technology & Innovation

Broadcare Robot is a Shenzhen-based pharmacy automation firm with Chinese Academy of Sciences origins, featuring flexible rope-driven IV compounding mechanisms and IoT-enabled traceability.

The company’s technical foundation rests on several key innovations:

• Flexible rope-driven mechanisms for precise force control in delicate handling operations
• IoT integration for real-time monitoring and process traceability
• AI and big data platforms that connect front-end and back-end operations
• Complex cavity clean-environment construction technology for endoscope processing

Broadcare’s research team has achieved multiple championships in top-tier medical artificial intelligence competitions, demonstrating the company’s ongoing commitment to technological advancement.

Market Presence

Broadcare’s products have been deployed across approximately 60 hospitals nationwide, with nearly 50 being tertiary (Class 3A) hospitals. The company reports hundreds of machines and software systems currently in clinical application.

The commercial model operates through two channels:

• Direct product sales ranging from hundreds of thousands to millions of CNY
• Full smart PIVAS solutions at the tens-of-millions level

Primary application scenarios include PIVAS centers, chemotherapy compounding rooms, clinical departments, pharmacy warehouses, and consumable storage areas.

Key Milestones

• 2015: Company founded in Shenzhen with Chinese Academy of Sciences technology transfer
• 2017: “Tideng Tianshi” (Nightingale) IV compounding robot deployed at Peking University Shenzhen Hospital for clinical testing
• 2020s: Intelligent endoscope cleaning robot co-developed with Peking University Shenzhen Hospital
• Recent: Completed Series A+ strategic investment round

Frequently Asked Questions

What products does Broadcare Robot offer?

Broadcare Robot provides four main product lines: IV compounding robots (including integrated, tabletop ampoule, and tabletop vial versions), automatic sorting and dispensing equipment, intelligent logistics and cleaning systems, and PIVAS management software. Additionally, the company has developed intelligent endoscope cleaning robots in partnership with leading hospitals.

How many hospitals use Broadcare Robot systems?

As of recent reports, Broadcare’s products are deployed in approximately 60 hospitals across China, with nearly 50 being tertiary-level (Class 3A) institutions. The company has installed hundreds of machines and software systems for clinical use.

What is the technology background of Broadcare Robot?

Broadcare’s technology originates from the Chinese Academy of Sciences Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology. The founding team was the first in China’s medical robotics field to receive the National Science and Technology Progress Award (Second Class), and has received support from the National Natural Science Foundation and provincial-level science and technology programs.