Zhihuilin Medical

Operating under the Noah brand, Zhihuilin Medical has established itself as a frontrunner in China’s hospital logistics robot sector. The Shanghai-based company, formerly known as Mumu Robot, focuses exclusively on developing 5G-enabled autonomous guided vehicles (AGVs) designed for healthcare environments.

Company Overview

Founded in 2014 by a team with extensive Huawei experience, Zhihuilin Medical emerged from China’s growing demand for intelligent hospital logistics solutions. The company’s core team members previously worked in Huawei’s mobile phone hardware division, bringing significant expertise in embedded systems and communications technology to the medical robotics field.

The company operates as a national high-tech enterprise and has been designated as a Huawei 5G Strategic Partner. Zhihuilin Medical participated in drafting national robot standards and authored international robot standards that received unanimous approval from 13 member countries at the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC/TC125).

Core Products

Noah Hospital Logistics Robot Series

The Noah product line encompasses six series with 17 distinct robot models, covering 21 hospital logistics scenarios. These autonomous delivery robots handle approximately 95% of intra-hospital material transportation needs, achieving 100% delivery accuracy according to company data.

Product categories include:

• Medicine delivery robots
• Specimen transport robots
• Medical waste transfer robots
• Sterile supply delivery systems
• Controlled substance transport robots (with specialized security features)
• Disinfection robots

Technical specifications:

• Load capacity: up to 300-600 kg depending on model
• Navigation: SLAM autonomous navigation with 5G connectivity
• Operation: 24/7 autonomous operation capability
• Integration: Compatible with hospital elevators, automatic doors, and IoT systems

Technology & Innovation

Zhihuilin Medical’s technological foundation rests on three core pillars: 5G communications, artificial intelligence, and autonomous driving technology. The company holds over 350 patents covering indoor positioning and navigation, robot motion dynamics, and computer vision.

The Noah robots achieved a notable industry first by being the initial hospital logistics robot system to deploy commercial 5G connectivity. This enables real-time high-definition image transmission to central servers for deep learning-based obstacle recognition, enhancing navigation safety in complex hospital environments.

The company’s production facility became the first in the hospital logistics robot industry to obtain CR Certification (China Robot Certification), indicating compliance with stringent quality and safety standards for mass-produced robotic systems.

Market Presence

As of 2021, Noah robots had been deployed in over 110 hospitals across China, with operations spanning more than 20 provinces. The company’s client base includes major medical centers such as Guangzhou Women and Children’s Medical Center and Shanghai Children’s Hospital.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, over 100 Noah robot units were deployed to nearly 50 hospitals nationwide, demonstrating the system’s value in reducing cross-infection risks through contactless material delivery. The company developed specialized disinfection features and antimicrobial transport cabinets specifically for pandemic response.

Zhihuilin Medical has begun international expansion, with Noah robots appearing at the LEAP technology exhibition in Saudi Arabia in partnership with China Mobile, targeting the Middle East healthcare market.

Key Milestones

• 2014: Company founded in Shanghai as Mumu Robot
• 2019: Rebranded as Zhihuilin Medical
• 2020: Deployed 100+ units across 50 hospitals during COVID-19 response
• 2021: Completed Series B financing of ¥120 million; exceeded 110 hospital installations
• 2022: Production facility achieved CR Certification (industry first)
• 2023: Selected for Shanghai’s first batch of Excellent Intelligent Robot Enterprises; selected as national 5G medical application excellent case
• 2025: International expansion to Middle East markets

Frequently Asked Questions

What products does Zhihuilin Medical offer?

Zhihuilin Medical produces the Noah series of hospital logistics robots, comprising six product series with 17 models. These robots handle medicine delivery, specimen transport, medical waste transfer, sterile supply distribution, and disinfection tasks within hospital environments.

Is Zhihuilin Medical publicly traded?

No, Zhihuilin Medical remains privately held. The company has completed multiple funding rounds, including a Series B round of ¥120 million in 2021, with investors including medical industry partners and venture capital firms.

How many hospitals use Noah robots?

As of 2021, over 110 hospitals across China had deployed Noah logistics robots. The company’s systems cover more than 20 provinces, with particular concentration in economically developed regions of eastern China.