Yipsen

Yipsen Smart Health Technology operates as a specialized provider of AMR (Autonomous Mobile Robot) hospital logistics solutions in China. The company focuses on autonomous driving, AI visual recognition, intelligent scheduling, and IoT technologies to address material transport challenges within healthcare facilities.

Company Overview

Headquartered in Shenzhen’s Luohu District, Yipsen has established itself as a notable player in China’s hospital logistics robotics sector. The company maintains regional offices in Beijing and Shanghai, enabling nationwide service coverage. Its subsidiary, Yipsen Biotechnology (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., established in 2017, handles the AI digital pathology business segment.

The company holds over 300 intellectual property rights, including more than 50 core invention patents. Yipsen’s solutions have been deployed in over 300 healthcare institutions, with more than 700 robot systems currently operational across 24 provincial-level administrative regions in China.

Core Products

AMR Hospital Logistics Robot System

The flagship product line enables cross-floor, cross-area autonomous material transport through self-driving capabilities, automatic elevator operation, and automatic door access. The system handles approximately 95% of medical materials including medications, sterile packs, IV fluids, consumables, specimens, waste, and linens.

Vertical Lift Mobile Docking System

A specialized solution for vertical material transport within hospital buildings, integrating with the AMR fleet for smooth multi-floor logistics operations.

Intelligent Guidance Robot

Patient-facing service robots providing navigation assistance, appointment guidance, and information queries within hospital settings.

High-Value Consumable Management Robot

Specialized logistics robots designed for tracking and transporting high-value medical consumables with enhanced security features.

Technology & Innovation

Yipsen’s technical capabilities center on several core competencies:

• Autonomous navigation with obstacle avoidance algorithms
• Intelligent fleet scheduling for multi-robot coordination
• IoT integration compatible with 95% of commercial elevators and access control systems
• Compliance with fire safety and security regulations
• Customizable configurations for different hospital scenarios

The company has developed its own backend scheduling algorithms and maintains full control over navigation, obstacle avoidance, and motion transmission technologies.

Market Presence

Yipsen’s solutions have been adopted by numerous healthcare institutions including:

• Guangdong Provincial People’s Hospital
• Cancer Hospital Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences Shenzhen Hospital
• Tongji Hospital affiliated to Huazhong University of Science and Technology
• Union Hospital affiliated to Tongji Medical College

The Shenzhen Longgang District 5G+ Smart Hospital Logistics Robot Project, implemented by Yipsen, was selected as one of Shenzhen’s first batch of Pioneer Application Scenario Solutions. This project deployed robots across six district hospitals including Longgang Central Hospital and Peking University Shenzhen Hospital (Longgang).

Business Segments

Beyond hospital logistics, Yipsen Group operates in related healthcare technology areas:

Yipsen Biotechnology: Provides AI digital pathology solutions including cervical cytology AI screening systems, digital slide scanners, and remote pathology consultation platforms. The research team comprises over 70% R&D personnel, with an AI research institute established in Canada and collaborations with Harvard Medical School and the Royal Society of Canada.

Smart Elderly Care: Offers fall detection radar systems, positioning alarm cards, and intelligent monitoring platforms for elderly care facilities.

Key Milestones

• Deployed 5G+ Smart Hospital Logistics Robot systems across Shenzhen Longgang District hospitals
• Selected for Shenzhen’s First Batch of Pioneer Application Scenario Solutions (2023)
• Achieved coverage across 24 provincial-level regions in China
• Accumulated over 300 intellectual property rights

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of materials can Yipsen robots transport?

Yipsen’s AMR hospital logistics robots handle approximately 95% of medical materials including medications, sterile instrument packs, IV fluids, medical consumables, laboratory specimens, medical waste, and linens.

How many hospitals use Yipsen robots?

As of the latest available data, Yipsen’s solutions have been deployed in over 300 healthcare institutions across China, with more than 700 robot systems in operation.

Does Yipsen provide solutions beyond logistics robots?

Yes, Yipsen Group also offers AI digital pathology solutions through its Yipsen Biotechnology subsidiary and smart elderly care solutions including fall detection and monitoring systems.