VSTC

VSTC (中科深谷) develops AI-powered robotics solutions with particular expertise in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) massage robots. Founded by Dr. Chen Feng, a doctoral graduate from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC), the company has built a broad technology platform spanning intelligent robotics, real-time simulation control systems, and brain-like computing architectures.

Company Overview

Established in March 2017 in Hefei’s High-tech Zone, VSTC emerged from a team of domestic and overseas experts combining academic research backgrounds with industry experience. The company maintains a focus on independent innovation and scene-based application development, positioning its core products as domestic alternatives to international brands.

VSTC’s business spans multiple domains including intelligent wellness, digital manufacturing, agricultural automation, and educational equipment. The company has established branch offices in over ten cities across China, including Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Suzhou, enabling nationwide service coverage.

In 2021, VSTC received the Excellence Award at the 10th China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (Anhui Division) and qualified for the national finals. The company has also been recognized as an Anhui Province “Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative” (专精特新) enterprise.

Core Products

TCM Massage Robot

VSTC’s flagship medical/wellness product applies rigid robotic arm technology to deliver precise massage therapy based on traditional Chinese medicine principles. The system features:

• 3D Visual Scanning: Identifies acupuncture points and treatment areas on the human back within one second using 3D visual scanning combined with infrared sensing
• Heated End Effector: The robotic arm tip can generate heat to enhance massage effectiveness
• Adaptive Force Control: Real-time adjustment of massage techniques and pressure based on user body shape and pain feedback
• Personalized Trajectory: Creates customized massage paths for individual users

The technical foundation rests on VSTC’s domestically developed brain-like system, which translates traditional Chinese massage techniques into algorithmic language. National TCM masters serve as “personal trainers” for the robot, with each massage technique recording capturing hundreds of action data points that accumulate into an experience database.

CSPACE Real-Time Simulation Control System

VSTC’s core platform product is an internet-based 3D virtual real-time simulation control system. The system integrates 20 types of 3D virtual experimental equipment, supporting classical control methods (PID control, frequency response, root locus), modern control (LQR based on state space equations), and advanced control systems (neural network control and other intelligent control systems).

Keman-1 Humanoid Robot

Based on the CSPACE system, this humanoid robot features autonomous navigation and flexible assembly capabilities, with applications in industrial inspection and delivery services.

Technology & Innovation

VSTC has developed proprietary capabilities across multiple technology domains:

• Servo Drive Technology: Core motion control components
• Vision and Deep Learning: Visual recognition and AI processing
• Navigation Technology: Autonomous movement and positioning
• Hardware-in-the-Loop Simulation: Real-time control testing
• Intelligent Robot Integration: System-level robotics solutions

The company holds 12 software copyrights, 4 invention patents, and 8 utility model patents. The CSPACE system directly benchmarks against first-tier European and American brands as a domestic replacement product.

Market Presence

VSTC participates in the Hefei Intelligent Robot Industry Ecosystem Alliance alongside major technology companies including Huawei, iFlytek, JAC Motors, Lenovo, and others. This positioning within Anhui’s robotics cluster—modeled on Hefei’s successful new energy vehicle industry development—provides access to shared resources and collaborative opportunities.

The massage robot targets wellness facilities, rehabilitation centers, and sports recovery applications. Athletes have used the system for fatigue relief, with the heated robotic arm delivering precise pressure using programmed TCM techniques.

Key Milestones

• 2017: Company founded in Hefei High-tech Zone by USTC doctoral graduate Dr. Chen Feng
• 2021: Excellence Award at 10th China Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition (Anhui Division)
• 2021: Designated as Anhui Province “Specialized, Refined, Distinctive and Innovative” enterprise
• 2025: Joined Hefei Intelligent Robot Industry Ecosystem Alliance

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of robots does VSTC develop?

VSTC develops AI-powered robotics across several categories, with primary focus on TCM massage robots for wellness applications. The company also produces humanoid robots, real-time simulation control systems, and lightweight intelligent robotic arms for industrial and educational applications.

Does VSTC have medical device certification for its massage robot?

Based on available information, VSTC’s massage robot is marketed as a commercial wellness product rather than a registered medical device. No NMPA, CE, or FDA certification records were found for the massage robot product.

Where is VSTC headquartered?

VSTC is headquartered in Hefei’s High-tech Zone, Anhui Province, China. The company maintains branch offices in over ten cities including Beijing, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Suzhou.