TEINYO

TEINYO (天愈集团), established in 2016 as part of the HRG (Harbin Institute of Technology Robot Group) service robotics division, has built a broad portfolio of spine and sleep rehabilitation robots combining traditional Chinese medicine principles with modern robotic technology. Founded by Professor Yang Chifu after his return from Columbia University, the company has developed rehabilitation systems deployed across healthcare facilities and consumer wellness centers throughout China.

Company Overview

TEINYO emerged from the robotics research capabilities of Harbin Institute of Technology, initially establishing operations in Harbin before expanding its headquarters to Zhongshan, Guangdong Province. The company has since relocated its global headquarters to Zhuhai, with its China headquarters in Shenzhen and additional regional centers in Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan, and Chengdu.

As a subsidiary of HRG—jointly established by Heilongjiang Provincial Government, Harbin Municipal Government, and Harbin Institute of Technology in 2014—TEINYO benefits from access to advanced robotics research infrastructure including the HIT Medical Robot Laboratory and HIT Digital Health Laboratory. The company has been recognized as a National Specialized and Sophisticated “Little Giant” Enterprise and High-Tech Enterprise.

International operations extend to Singapore (Southeast Asia headquarters) and Dallas (North America headquarters), with the company operating over 200 regional business centers across China and 5 overseas centers.

Core Products

Medical Series (6-9-R Series)

TEINYO’s medical-grade products target healthcare institutions with professional rehabilitation equipment:

3D Cervical Rehabilitation Robot: Received NMPA certification in 2019, this system features precision force-controlled traction with response times of 0.001 seconds and force accuracy to 50 grams. The intelligent traction system addresses cervical spine disorders through automated rehabilitation protocols.

Intelligent Spine Rehabilitation Robot: Multi-joint traction rehabilitation system designed for full spinal treatment, filling market gaps in domestic rehabilitation robotics identified by HRG.

Intelligent Joint Rehabilitation Robot: Full system for multi-joint traction rehabilitation targeting various orthopedic rehabilitation needs.

Consumer Wellness Series (3 Series)

eSpinebot (小愈机器人): The flagship consumer product line integrates six therapeutic modalities:

• Five-element music therapy (Traditional Chinese Medicine)
• pGz periodic acceleration horizontal rhythm therapy
• Vertical rhythm therapy
• Far-infrared thermotherapy
• Gradient pressure therapy
• Self-weight traction therapy

Product variants include S3 series (305PR, 360PLUS, H606), A3 series (300A-D), and S1 series (103N, 104N, 161A, 180A). These products have obtained CE certification, CB certification, FCC certification (US), and KC certification (Korea).

Nursing Care Equipment

Intelligent Nursing Bed: Features automatic positioning adjustments (full recline, half recline, sitting), pneumatic turning, massage therapy, pressure ulcer prevention, and audiovisual entertainment with remote communication capabilities for elderly and bedridden patient care.

Technology & Innovation

TEINYO’s technical foundation combines aerospace medicine, precision rehabilitation medicine, and traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation principles. The company’s force-control traction technology represents a significant engineering achievement, requiring one year of development to achieve millisecond-level response times.

The “Five-Dimension Intelligent Rehabilitation Space” concept integrates multiple therapeutic approaches into unified robotic platforms, enabling personalized rehabilitation protocols for spine and sleep disorders. Research and development activities are distributed across the Zhuhai Central Research Institute, HIT Medical Robot Laboratory, and product development centers in Zhongshan.

In 2017, the company’s rehabilitation robot common technology research received the Second Prize of Military Science and Technology Progress Award from the Central Military Commission.

Market Presence

TEINYO has established an extensive distribution network through its “Hao Gong Yuan Qi Space” (哈工元气空间) retail franchise concept and “Xiao Yu Neck-Shoulder-Back 4S Store” chain operations. The company’s products entered the National First Set of Major Technical Equipment catalog in 2018.

In 2019, TEINYO was recognized by VBData and ChinaVenture as a Top 100 Future Medical Enterprise, ranking among the top three in its segment. The company serves as the Director Unit of the Medical Robot and Artificial Intelligence Branch of Guangdong Bioengineering Society.

Consumer-focused operations include the “5-minute rehabilitation circle” initiative aimed at deploying rehabilitation robots in community settings for accessible healthcare services.

Key Milestones

• 2015: Founder returns to China, TEINYO brand introduced; establishes intelligent medical rehabilitation robot R&D center
• 2016: Tianyu Rehabilitation Medical established in Harbin; completes development of 12 neural and orthopedic rehabilitation robot prototypes; receives investment from Yuanhe and Zongheng Zhibu
• 2017: Relocates headquarters to Zhongshan with government support; rehabilitation technology wins PLA Science and Technology Progress Award
• 2018: Products enter National First Set of Major Equipment catalog; launches consumer rehabilitation products
• 2019: 3D cervical rehabilitation robot receives NMPA certification; passes ISO and ISO 13485 certification; recognized as Top 100 Future Medical Enterprise
• 2020: Completes eSpinebot S3 series 2.0 and 3.0 development; obtains UL and KC certifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What products does TEINYO offer?

TEINYO produces two main product categories: medical-grade rehabilitation robots for healthcare facilities (including 3D cervical rehabilitation robots, spine rehabilitation systems, and joint rehabilitation equipment) and consumer wellness products (eSpinebot series) for home and retail wellness center use.

Is TEINYO part of HRG?

Yes, TEINYO operates as part of HRG’s (Harbin Institute of Technology Robot Group) service robotics division. HRG was jointly established by Heilongjiang Provincial Government, Harbin Municipal Government, and Harbin Institute of Technology in 2014.

Has TEINYO received regulatory approvals?

TEINYO’s 3D Cervical Rehabilitation Robot received NMPA (formerly CFDA) certification in 2019 for medical use in China. The consumer eSpinebot series has obtained CE, CB, FCC, and KC certifications for international markets.

Where is TEINYO headquartered?

TEINYO maintains multiple headquarters: global headquarters in Zhuhai, China headquarters in Shenzhen, with regional centers in Beijing (North), Shanghai (East), Wuhan (Central), and Chengdu (Southwest). International headquarters are located in Singapore and Dallas.