“Xiaoyuan”, the country’s first wheeled and foot-guided blind guidance robot, was released: it supports climbing stairs and avoiding obstacles outdoors. Hangzhou takes the lead in implementing this technology.
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On September 4, 2026, “Yuan Shan Zhi Xing”, a brand under Hangzhou Zhi Yuan Research Institute of China Ordnance Industry Group, released the country’s first wheeled and foot-powered blind guidance robot, “Xiao Yuan”, in Hangzhou. This product features a combined wheel and foot configuration, allowing it to glide on flat ground and climb stairs. It possesses intelligent obstacle avoidance, route guidance, and voice interaction capabilities. Its core performance indicators include a success rate of no less than 99% in indoor obstacle avoidance, no less than 96% in outdoor obstacle avoidance, a positioning error of no more than 30cm, and extremely low running noise. Currently, “Yuan Shan Zhi Xing” has established strategic cooperation with disability organizations in many places. Hangzhou’s Xihu District has taken the lead in opening up public areas such as urban roads and shopping districts, promoting the pilot implementation of “Xiao Yuan” in subways, shopping malls, and other locations.
On September 4, “Yuan Shan Zhi Xing”, a brand under Hangzhou Zhi Yuan Research Institute of China Ordnance Industry Group, released the country’s first wheeled and foot-driven blind guidance robot, “Xiao Yuan”, in Hangzhou. This product features a combined wheel and foot configuration, capable of sliding on flat surfaces and climbing stairs. It includes functions such as intelligent obstacle avoidance, voice interaction, and remote assistance. Its success rate in avoiding obstacles indoors and outdoors reaches 99% and 96%, respectively, with a positioning error of ≤30cm. Its blind guidance dog design aims to improve public acceptance, and it operates with low noise without interfering with auditory orientation. Currently, “Xiao Yuan” has been piloted in scenarios such as the subway and shopping districts in Xihu District, Hangzhou.
“Yuan Shan Zhi Xing”, a brand under Hangzhou Zhi Yuan Research Institute of China North Industries Group Corporation, released its first domestic wheeled and foot-assisted blind guidance robot, “Xiao Yuan”, on September 4. This product features a combined wheel and foot configuration, capable of switching between sliding on flat ground and climbing stairs. It includes functions such as intelligent obstacle avoidance, route guidance, and voice interaction. Its core performance indicators are: indoor obstacle avoidance success rate of no less than 99%, outdoor obstacle avoidance success rate of no less than 96%; outdoor positioning error no exceeding 30cm, with extremely low running noise. Currently, “Yuan Shan Zhi Xing” has established strategic cooperation with disability organizations in many places. Xihu District of Hangzhou has taken the lead in opening up public spaces such as urban roads and shopping areas to promote the pilot implementation of “Xiao Yuan” in subways, shopping malls, and other locations.