Keenon M Series Medical Robot

The Keenon M Series represents a dedicated healthcare robotics platform designed for autonomous hospital logistics and infection control. Developed during the COVID-19 pandemic, the system was rapidly deployed across more than 100 hospitals and quarantine centers in China, establishing Keenon’s presence in the healthcare automation sector.

Product Overview

The M Series addresses three critical hospital operational challenges: contactless delivery of medical materials, infection control through UV disinfection, and efficient waste management. By consolidating these functions into an autonomous platform, the system reduces staff exposure to pathogens while maintaining operational continuity during high-demand periods.

Unlike surgical or diagnostic medical robots, the M Series functions as a service robot for hospital logistics, building on Keenon’s decade of experience in commercial delivery robotics. This positions the product as an operational efficiency tool rather than a clinical device.

Product Variants

M1 Medical Delivery Robot

The M1 provides autonomous transportation of medical materials throughout hospital facilities.

Delivery Capabilities:

• Medications and pharmaceuticals
• Laboratory specimens and samples
• Medical supplies and equipment
• Documents and patient records
• Meals for patients and staff

Operational Features:

• Multi-floor navigation with elevator integration
• Secure compartments with access authentication
• Route optimization for time-sensitive deliveries
• 24/7 operation capability

M2 Disinfection Robot

The M2 focuses on infection control through automated UV-C sterilization.

Disinfection Coverage:

• Patient rooms and wards
• Operating room preparation
• Corridors and common areas
• Quarantine zones
• Medical waste staging areas

Technology:

• UV-C germicidal irradiation
• Autonomous room mapping
• Presence detection safety systems
• Disinfection cycle logging and reporting

M Series Medical Robot Pro

The latest generation combines delivery, disinfection, and waste collection in a unified platform.

Integrated Functions:

• Medical material delivery (M1 capabilities)
• UV disinfection cycles (M2 capabilities)
• Medical waste collection and transport
• Environmental monitoring

Technical Specifications

The M Series’ centimeter-level SLAM navigation enables 24/7 autonomous hospital delivery and UV disinfection with 8–12 hours continuous operation, 20–40 kg payload capacity, and autonomous docking for recharging.

Clinical Applications

The M Series has demonstrated value across multiple hospital scenarios:

Inpatient Wards: Routine delivery of medications, meals, and supplies to patient rooms, reducing nurse walking distance and freeing clinical staff for patient care activities.

Laboratory Operations: Secure transport of specimens between collection points and laboratory facilities, with time-stamped chain of custody documentation.

Isolation Units: Contactless delivery to quarantine zones, minimizing staff exposure during infectious disease outbreaks while maintaining necessary material flow.

Operating Theater Support: Pre-operative equipment delivery and post-operative disinfection cycles, supporting surgical throughput.

Emergency Response: Rapid deployment capability for pandemic or mass casualty scenarios requiring scaled logistics support.

Deployment Experience

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Keenon deployed M Series robots to over 100 hospitals and quarantine centers across China as part of the national “Technology against the pandemic” initiative. Key deployment learnings included:

• Rapid integration with existing hospital workflows
• Staff acceptance improved with minimal training requirements
• Consistent performance during high-volume periods
• Reduction in staff exposure to infected patients and contaminated materials

Regulatory Status

The M Series is classified as a service robot for hospital logistics rather than a medical device, and therefore does not require NMPA Class III medical device registration. This classification enables faster deployment but limits use cases to non-clinical applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Keenon M Series require medical device certification?

The M Series functions as a hospital logistics and service robot, not a clinical medical device. It does not perform diagnostic, therapeutic, or surgical functions, and is therefore typically classified under service robot rather than medical device regulations. Specific regulatory requirements vary by jurisdiction.

What is the difference between M1, M2, and M Series Pro?

The M1 focuses on medical material delivery, the M2 specializes in UV disinfection, and the M Series Pro integrates delivery, disinfection, and waste collection capabilities in a single platform. Hospitals can select models based on their primary operational needs.

How does the robot navigate hospital environments?

The M Series uses SLAM (Simultaneous Localization and Mapping) technology combining LiDAR and stereo vision sensors. The robot maps the facility during initial setup and navigates autonomously while detecting and avoiding obstacles including people, equipment, and furniture.

Can the robot use elevators?

Yes, the M Series supports multi-floor operation through elevator integration. The robot communicates with building systems to call elevators and navigate between floors autonomously.