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Shanghai Artech Robotics Co., Ltd. Receives the Bronze A' Design Award for Artech Ai Smart Physical Therapy Robot in Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design
Shanghai Artech Robotics Co., Ltd. recognized for robotics, automaton and automation design by the international grand jury of the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition
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COMO, Italy, April 29, 2026 /DesignNewswire/ A' Design Award & Competition has announced that Artech Ai Smart Physical Therapy Robot by Shanghai Artech Robotics Co., Ltd. has been granted the Bronze A' Design Award in the Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design category. The award was conferred within the 2025 - 2026 A' Design Award & Competition and was determined through blind peer review by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members, who evaluated anonymized entries against predetermined criteria.
What the Bronze A' Design Award Means
The Bronze A' Design Award is given to outstanding designs that showcase a high degree of creativity and practicality. It recognizes the dedication and skill of designers who produce work that stands out for its thoughtful development and innovative use of materials and technology. These designs are acknowledged for their professional execution and potential to influence industry standards positively. Winning this award highlights the designer's ability to blend form and function effectively, offering solutions that enhance people's lives and wellbeing.
Regarding Artech Ai Smart Physical Therapy Robot
Artech Ai Smart is a physical therapy robot designed for precise and traceable treatment. An AI vision system identifies 70 acupuncture points on the back and builds a three dimensional model within 10 seconds. A six dimensional force control system provides millimeter level positioning and accurate force feedback. Two plug and play massage head modules simulate kneading and pressing techniques. A smart purification chamber with a UVC sterilization system keeps the device hygienic without chemical detergents. The modular body is made of recyclable aluminum alloy and medical grade ABS.
About Shanghai Artech Robotics Co., Ltd.
**Shanghai Rongtai Health Technology Corporation Limited** was founded in 2002, with its brand established in 1997. The company specializes in the research, development, design, manufacturing, and sales of fashionable health electronics. Guided by the vision of “entering millions of households and serving hundreds of millions of users,” Rongtai Health has consistently focused on technological innovation. Through continuous product development and expansion, it has created a range of health products including intelligent massage chairs, massagers, and massage cushions, all dedicated to making people’s lives healthier in the most comfortable way.
Award Record
With this recognition, Shanghai Artech Robotics Co., Ltd. is a winner of 2 A' Design Awards. All of the awards belong to the 2025 - 2026 edition of the A' Design Award & Competition.
About the A' Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design Award
The A' Robotics Design Award is an international robotics design competition recognizing good robotics designs by robotics designers and engineers worldwide. The competition is organized within the A' Design Award & Competition and is open to robotics designers, automation engineers, robotics brands and robot manufacturers from all countries. Entries typically include industrial robots, medical robots, agricultural robots, domestic robots, autonomous vehicles and humanoid robots. Awarded robotics designs are published at https://desingers.org/design-category/robotics
About A' Design Award & Competition
A' Design Award & Competition is an international, juried design accolade organized annually since 2008. The competition is open to entries from all countries. The A' Design Award has a philanthropic mission to advance society through good design by recognizing and promoting superior products, projects and services that benefit society, and by creating a global awareness and appreciation for good design practices and principles. Entries are peer reviewed and anonymously evaluated by an international grand jury panel of established academics, design professionals and press members against predetermined criteria such as functionality, ergonomics, engineering, presentation, innovation, usability, sustainability and technology, with score normalization applied to remove biases. Awards are conferred at Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Iron levels. The A' Design Prize granted to eligible laureates includes the award trophy, the certificate of design excellence, the hardcover yearbook, a lifetime license to use the A' Design Award winner logo, exhibition of awarded works, an invitation to the gala night and award ceremony in Italy, inclusion in the World Design Rankings and Designer Rankings, and public relations and publicity services. Registration, the upload of a work and the preliminary score are free of charge, and Professional and Digital Edition laureates are not contractually obliged to pay further fees to claim the A' Design Prize. Further information is available at https://competition.adesignaward.com
Press Resources
- Winner Page: https://desingers.org/176966
- A' Design Award Page: https://competition.adesignaward.com/176966
- Media Showcase: https://www.designnewsroom.com/!176966
- Laureate Profile: https://desingers.org/d/374328
Media Contact
Giulia Ferrari, Press Office
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Fact Sheet
The Work
- Project
- Artech Ai Smart Physical Therapy Robot
- Function
- Physical Therapy Robot
- Category
- Robotics, Automaton and Automation Design
- Discipline
- Service Design
- Industry
- Manufacturing and Innovation
- Colors
- Gainsboro, Light Gray, Silver, Dark Gray and Pale Turquoise
- Images
- 5
The Recognition
- Laureate
- Shanghai Artech Robotics Co., Ltd.
- Country
- China
- Recognition
- Bronze A' Design Award
- Edition
- 2025 - 2026
- Design ID
- #176966
Credits
- Team
- Zheliang Lv, Qing Xu, Renchao Gu
Design Details
- Unique Properties
- The robot, centered around digitization, precision, intelligence, safety, immersion, and healing, offers users a scientific, quantifiable, and traceable health recovery solution. An AI vision system identifies 70 acupuncture points on the back and constructs a 3D model within 10s. A six dimensional force control system enables millimeter level positioning and precise force feedback. Massage head modules simulate Chinese physiotherapy techniques. A smart purification chamber ensures hygiene.
- Inspiration
- The robotic arm form with sophisticated, fluid lines conveys the scientific and professional nature of physiotherapy. White as the main color, paired with minimalist blocks, creates a professional, reliable, and futuristic atmosphere to suggest the cleanliness, safety, and technological prowess of the robot. The integrated robotic arm and control unit present an orderly, high tech aesthetic, aligning with the professional aesthetics preferred by the medical grade robot industry.
- Research
- Traditional physiotherapy methods rely on manual labor, and due to the limited number and uneven distribution of qualified therapists, users struggle to access timely and effective treatment. There are variations in techniques and force application among different therapists, resulting in inconsistent quality. Conventional physiotherapy equipment is functionally limited. This product employs AI and advanced technology to offer more efficient, precise, and personalized physiotherapy services.
- Challenge
- The NVIDIA Jetson Xavier NX module automatically identifies 70 acupuncture points on the back and constructs a 3D model within 10s. A depth camera enables millimeter level human posture recognition and generates real time massage trajectories. The robotic arm regulates forces across six directions, covering all manual massage techniques. The end six axis force sensor offers real time force feedback with plus or minus 1N precision. The positioning precision of 0.05mm ensures precise targeting.
- Realization and Technology
- The robot features a modular design, facilitating faster, easier maintenance and upgrading to effortlessly meet evolving market demands. The product, constructed from recyclable aluminum alloy and medical grade ABS, aligns well with environmental principles. The UVC purification system eliminates the need for chemical detergents, avoiding related environmental contamination and minimizing potential health risks associated with chemical residues, thus ensuring both sustainability and user health.
- Operation and Interaction
- Two plug and play massage head modules for kneading or pressing ensure versatility. A touchscreen displays the operational status. Users can customize massage paths, intensity levels, and temperatures via the APP or touchscreen. A smart purification chamber with a UVC quartz glass sterilization system kills 99.9 percent of bacteria. The system generates personalized health profiles, which are integrated with medical institution databases to enable remote health management and proactive risk alerts.
- Project Duration and Location
- The project started in December 2024 in Shanghai. The product was launched in December 2025 in China.
- Specifications
- product dimensions, 462 mm x 538 mm x 1337 mm
- Keywords
- New Paradigm for Intelligent Physiotherapy, AI Vision Based Automatic Acupuncture Point Localization, Six Dimensional Force Control System, Massage Head Modules, Smart Purification Chamber, Intelligent Health Data Tracking,Immersive Man Machine Interaction, Personalized Customization
