YYD ROBO

YYD ROBO operates as one of China’s early entrants in the commercial service robot sector, with significant deployment in airport security and expanding applications across hospitals, banks, and government service centers. The company combines robotics hardware manufacturing with AI software capabilities, maintaining both R&D operations in Shenzhen and a 100,000-square-meter production facility in Heyuan, Guangdong Province.

Company Overview

Founded in October 2015, Shenzhen YYD Robot Co., Ltd. emerged during China’s initial wave of commercial service robot development. The company positions itself as an AI and big data solutions provider, with core competencies in natural language processing (NLP), computer vision (CV), and simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) technologies.

Chairman Wu Yongmou leads the organization, which has accumulated over 200 proprietary patents across its technology stack. The company established strategic partnerships with iFlytek for voice recognition technology, China Mobile for telecommunications infrastructure, and Huawei Cloud for AI capabilities. A joint laboratory with the Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (Chinese Academy of Sciences) supports ongoing R&D efforts.

YYD ROBO’s cloud platform has operated for approximately seven years, providing over 3 billion cumulative service interactions across deployed robots.

Core Products

T1 Commercial Service Robot

The T1 platform represents YYD ROBO’s flagship commercial service robot, designed for large-venue autonomous navigation. The system achieves self-directed movement across spaces exceeding 10,000 square meters, utilizing SLAM technology for real-time mapping and obstacle avoidance.

Primary deployment focuses on airport security checkpoint services, with installations at Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport. The company reports deployment across 218 Chinese airports, representing approximately 93% domestic airport coverage, with annual passenger service volume exceeding 1 billion interactions.

Healthcare applications include hospital lobby guidance, wayfinding assistance, and automated service inquiries. The robot integrates with facility management systems to provide real-time department information and navigation routing.

Y120 AI Guide Robot

The Y120 series targets indoor guidance and reception scenarios across hospitals, government service centers, corporate exhibition halls, and banking facilities. The platform incorporates large language model capabilities for natural conversation and contextual responses.

Key features include voice-activated interaction, autonomous patrol functions, designated point explanation, and automatic charging return. The system supports customization for specific facility requirements, including integration with appointment systems and queue management platforms.

Technology and Innovation

YYD ROBO’s technical architecture spans three core domains:

Natural Language Processing: Voice recognition and semantic understanding capabilities, enhanced through partnership with iFlytek, enable multi-turn conversations and intent recognition for service inquiries.

Computer Vision: Object detection and recognition systems support human presence detection, obstacle identification, and facial recognition for personalized service delivery.

Autonomous Navigation: SLAM-based indoor positioning achieves centimeter-level accuracy for navigation in complex environments, supporting elevator integration and multi-floor operation.

The company became one of China’s first service robot manufacturers to implement 5G connectivity through its strategic partnership with China Unicom Shenzhen, enabling real-time cloud processing and remote monitoring capabilities.

Market Presence

YYD ROBO’s primary market concentration remains in airport security services, where the company holds dominant market share. Healthcare represents a growth segment, with deployments expanding across hospital reception areas, outpatient guidance systems, and elderly care facilities.

The company has participated in smart city initiatives across multiple Chinese municipalities, deploying robots in community service centers, metro stations, and public security applications.

International expansion efforts have targeted overseas markets since 2017, with marketing operations established in the United States. The company received coverage in CCTV-9 documentary series “Innovation China” and other national media outlets.

Key Milestones

• 2015: Company founded in Shenzhen; joint laboratory established with CAS Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology
• 2016: Strategic partnerships formed with iFlytek and China Mobile
• 2018: Received multiple industry awards including “AI+Education Best Commercial Growth Award” and “Gold Finger Innovation Product Award”
• 2019: Named among “Top 10 Shenzhen Robot Enterprises”; 5G strategic partnership signed with China Unicom
• 2020: Recognized as “Shenzhen Famous Brand”; featured in Shenzhen Special Economic Zone 40th anniversary entrepreneurship series
• 2025: Established Shenzhen YYD Artificial Intelligence Research Institute; expanded smart elderly care partnerships

Frequently Asked Questions

What applications does YYD ROBO serve in hospitals?

YYD ROBO’s service robots provide hospital lobby guidance, department wayfinding, appointment information queries, and general reception services. The systems integrate with hospital information systems to deliver real-time queue status and navigation assistance.

Is YYD ROBO a publicly traded company?

No, YYD ROBO remains a privately held company as of January 2026. The company completed an Angel round of financing in December 2017.

What distinguishes YYD ROBO’s technology from competitors?

The company’s core differentiator lies in large-venue autonomous navigation capability, achieving self-directed operation across spaces exceeding 10,000 square meters. This technology enabled dominant market position in airport security services, with 93% coverage of Chinese airports.