A visitor experiences a rapid Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis with the ‘Bian Shi’ AI-powered system at Athena Eyes Co., Ltd.

AI and robotics propel Hunan’s future in healthcare, industry and education

Changsha, China : -- A wave of artificial intelligence (AI) and robotic innovation, supported by national policy, is transforming the technological landscape of Hunan province.
Athena Eyes Co., Ltd. is at the forefront of a digital revolution in healthcare. Its ‘Bian Shi’ AI-powered system can perform a full Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) assessment in just three minutes, offering diagnostic accuracy comparable to a physician with eight years of clinical experience.
To support this advanced technology, Athena Eyes has entered a strategic partnership with Hunan Kylinsec Technology Co., Ltd. Together, they are co-developing integrated “AI + Operating System (OS)” solutions focused on the healthcare and medical security sectors, building a robust and locally developed digital foundation.

The ‘Chaoneng Xiaokang’ health service robot demonstrates its capabilities

This technology is already enhancing capabilities in over 5,000 community health centers and clinics.
Hunan Chaoneng Robot Technology Co., Ltd. highlights the versatility of Hunan’s advanced manufacturing.
Its healthcare robotics range includes the ‘Chaoneng Xiaohu,’ which performs health checks in kindergartens in just three seconds, and the flagship ‘Xiangjiang No. 1’ humanoid.
The latter can execute complex tasks like professional moxibustion and, through its integrated deep-learning model, provide companionship and care for the elderly.
Beyond medicine, the company supplies collaborative robots for high-precision tasks in industrial manufacturing and logistics, such as welding and material handling, demonstrating the strong technical expertise that underpins its global exports.
Its export to over 10 countries, including France and Germany, serving over a million users, is supported by the company’s commitment to localisation, adapting for language, appearance, and strict international data compliance standards.
The region’s technological output is strengthened by key players like Hunan Blinx Technology Co., Ltd., a national high-tech enterprise co-founded with the support of Yuelu Mountain University Science & Technology City.
Blinx specialises in intelligent robotics and integrated solutions for smart manufacturing and scientific research training.
The company leverages a research and development team comprised of master’s and doctoral graduates from leading universities, backed by over 20 years of industry experience.
It has successfully developed nearly 30 intelligent robot products across seven series, including the Humanoid Robot X1 and various collaborative robotic arms. Blinx also supplies AI Comprehensive Experiment Kits for university training programmes.
Serving over 200 colleges and major industrial clients like Huawei, Blinx provides critical R&D platforms that are instrumental in training the next generation of China’s high-tech workforce.
Driven by supportive policies and bolstered by this network of specialised firms, Changsha’s innovation ecosystem is rapidly turning research into practical, market-ready solutions that align with national development goals and boost global competitiveness.

By Times Reporters
(Latest Update November 4, 2025)