RobotGym
RobotGym (Shanghai Rushen Robotics Co., Ltd.) is an embodied intelligent robot company founded in June 2023, specializing in the research and development of rehabilitation and eldercare robots to address challenges faced by people with disabilities. The company's core product, Qijia Q1, is a dual-mode intelligent home-based eldercare and nursing robot that functions as both a mobile assistance robot and a wheelchair, aiming to reduce caregiver burden while promoting senior independence. RobotGym is legally a German company (RobotGym GmbH) with headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany, while its core technical development and team are operationally based in Shanghai, China, leveraging strengths from both regions.
💡Notable Achievement: RobotGym's Qijia Q1 robot uniquely switches between a mobile assistance robot and a wheelchair with a simple button press, and mass production is planned for 2026 after entering pilot programs with leading eldercare institutions across China.
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Qijia Q1
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The Qijia Q1 is a versatile eldercare humanoid robot from RobotGym, designed for daily assistance to semi-disabled and elderly users. It operates in dual modes: as a mobile assistant for feeding, cleaning, fetching items, and companionship, or as a wheelchair for seamless indoor-outdoor transfers with one-click switching via voice or touch. Featuring an omnidirectional chassis, it navigates door sills, carpets, and narrow passages with over 95% success rate, supports 15° climbing, and reaches 1.5 m/s speed. With 22 DOF, 1.1m arm reach, and 10kg payload, it handles rehabilitation, health monitoring, emotional support, and emergency responses. Hybrid AI-remote control ensures precise force-aware interactions, promoting independent living through multimodal sensing, obstacle avoidance, and safety mechanisms like real-time gravity adjustment and emergency stops.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is RobotGym's core product and its main function?
RobotGym's core product is the Qijia Q1, an intelligent home-based eldercare and nursing robot designed to function as both a mobile assistance robot and a wheelchair, helping seniors with daily tasks like fetching items, monitoring safety, and assisting with movement.
When was RobotGym founded and what is its primary focus?
RobotGym was founded in June 2023 and focuses on the research and development of rehabilitation and eldercare robots, specifically addressing challenges faced by people with disabilities in care and rehabilitation scenarios.
Where is RobotGym headquartered and how is its operation structured?
RobotGym is legally a German company (RobotGym GmbH) with its official headquarters in Darmstadt, Germany, while its core technical development and team are operationally based in Shanghai, China, leveraging strengths from both regions.
Who is the CEO of RobotGym and what is their background?
The CEO of RobotGym is Dr. Jinzhou (Joe) Lin, a Chinese roboticist who earned his PhD from the Technical University of Darmstadt and previously worked at the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI).
What funding has RobotGym secured and what is its purpose?
RobotGym has secured tens of millions of RMB in an angel+ round of financing, exclusively invested by Dalton Venture, to be used for core technology iteration, product engineering, advancement of pilot projects in elderly care, and early-stage market deployment.
How does the Qijia Q1 robot assist elderly users?
The Qijia Q1 robot assists elderly users by helping with daily tasks such as fetching items, monitoring safety, and assisting with movement around the home, while also functioning as a wheelchair when needed to provide practical support and convenience.
What technologies are integrated into RobotGym's robots?
RobotGym's robots integrate technologies including AI-powered interaction, fall detection, emergency response features, omnidirectional mobile bases, robotic manipulation capabilities, and neural plasticity-based rehabilitation principles for active human-robot interaction.
What is RobotGym's plan for mass production of Qijia Q1?
RobotGym's Qijia Q1 robot is currently entering pilot programs with leading eldercare institutions across China, with mass production planned for 2026 to build a complete, scenario-based elderly care ecosystem.
Does RobotGym aim to replace human caregivers with robots?
No, RobotGym does not aim to replace human caregivers; instead, their system is intended to handle repetitive support tasks, allowing family members and nursing staff to focus more on personal care and emotional connection with elderly users.
What markets and regions does RobotGym serve?
RobotGym serves markets including home eldercare, care facilities, and rehabilitation centers, primarily targeting seniors with disabilities and solitary elderly individuals, with operations and R&D centers in China, Germany, and Europe, and plans for global expansion.
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