At the 93rd China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF), several leading medical device companies and technology innovators came together for an in-depth roundtable discussion, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of healthcare hardware.

The conversation focused on how AI is moving beyond a supporting role to become a core driver of product evolution—enabling devices to interact more naturally, respond more intelligently, and better adapt to users across different age groups and scenarios. With the emergence of open, low-code platforms, the path from innovation to real-world application is becoming significantly shorter.

Industry leaders shared their insights on this transformation.

“JoyInside helps us build a closed loop from real user data to algorithm optimization and clinical validation,” said Zhuang Zhi, Founder and Chairman of BMC. “With AI as a tool, our products become smarter and our services more human-centered.”

Zheng Pan, Chairman of MicroTech Medical, added: “Only through the synergy of real-world data accumulation and regulatory frameworks can we move from inference to true innovation. AI allows traditionally ‘cold’ medical devices to evolve toward a warmer, more human experience.”

Offering a particularly forward-looking perspective, Li Jianguo, Founder and CEO of Robooter, emphasized the impact of AI on mobility devices:

“JoyInside gives wheelchairs a form of ‘life’,” he said. “Through algorithms, we can perceive users’ needs at a millimeter level—understanding not just movement, but intention. This allows us to protect and support every journey with greater precision and care.”

What once seemed futuristic is already taking shape. Today, intelligent wheelchairs can interact with users, adjust speed, and provide real-time location tracking. Nursing beds are able to detect movement patterns and send alerts when needed. Even everyday health devices can proactively remind users and share data seamlessly with caregivers.

As the discussion highlighted, AI is no longer a distant vision for the medical device industry. It is actively redefining how products are designed, experienced, and valued—shifting from pure functionality toward a more human-centered, emotionally aware future.