At the heart of innovation, the ability to adapt and implement, especially when it creates time, geography and expectations. This is the story behind Roy, our social robot designed to support dementia. Roy is not just a preliminary model. It is the result of an approach that focuses on care, deep cooperation, global coordination, and strategic extension of our engineering program to China.
We assembled and made two RUI units in only one month. All our design and development work is implemented mainly in Pakistan, but we have known that implementation of this speed will require a different approach and a different place. With the support of the AITC grant (grant number: P3073104) and a clear goal on the horizon, we decided to manufacture the final initial model in China.
A small team of our engineers traveled to Chungzings, where we were welcomed (and embraced) in XBOT Park -The Center for Innovation of Robots and Smart Devices allowed us to reach a high -tech facility for concentrated development. Xbot Park was founded in 2014 by the Professor Li Zexiang and his colleagues, a global starting start -up incubator specializing in robots and smart devices. Startups provide comprehensive support, including research and development facilities, office spaces and access to a powerful supply chain network.
With our team on the ground and everything else is dealt with at home-from design to the integration of systems-we were able to move quickly without prejudice to quality.
Why has China became logical for this construction
The decision to work from China was driven by a set of logistical, technical and operational needs. We have worked closely with global sellers to ensure that all critical ingredients are obtained, charged and delivered on time. The presence of a base in China allowed us to access the best logistics and logistics networks, which helped us to move around the common bottlenecks that we previously faced. This allowed us to start assembly without the usual delay or disturbances.
In addition to smoother sources, the XBOT garden provided a high -quality engineering facility that matches the speed and quality we need. The availability of advanced tools and infrastructure for development can complete the physical assembly and test at the time of registration. Our presence there has been flexibility in making decisions on the move, exploring and fixing errors, and staying on the right track under the narrow final dates.
Strategic continuity and leadership on the ground
This project also reflects our increasing ability to provide continuity and flexibility for projects that require this. While our basic engineering remains rooted in Pakistan, we have had an active presence in Shanghai, China, since 2018, allowing us to move faster when it requires time or conditions. Our Chinese office has played a fundamental role in facilitating our operations and cooperation in the region. This is not a single-time experience-it is a deliberate part of how we have expanded the scope of high complexity projects while reducing the risk of our partners.
Anna Wu, who leads our Chinese operations, has played a fundamental role in creating and guiding our team. Its leadership has made it easier for our engineers to remain centered and meet the timelines without the need to worry about peripherals. With its support, we have built an environment where our artistic teams can work efficiently and cooperative across the border.
Roy’s purpose and what awaits us
RUI is still unchanged: to be a social companion for dementia and a source of support for care providers. It is an sympathetic robot that works artificial intelligence that uses advanced algorithms to monitor daily patients’ daily activities, notice emotional transformations, engage in friendly conversations, remind users of medicines or tasks, and even share updates with caregivers. He is designed to be useful, friendly, and emotional – not just smart.
As we continue to develop RUI and explore their applications in caring for the elderly, this experience enhances what we always believed – that speed, quality and flexibility can go side by side when the appropriate people and systems are in place.
