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About Yrobot
Yrobot is a pioneering wearable robotics company founded by PhDs and Masters from Harvard and MIT, dedicated to restoring and enhancing human mobility through advanced wearable robotic technology.
With R&D and manufacturing centers in the U.S. and China, and backed by investors such as Hillhouse Capital and Baidu, Yrobot is turning breakthrough research into real-world solutions — empowering every step toward freedom and possibility.
Breaking Lab WallsBuilding Global Impact
Our dedication to innovation has attracted support from global leading investors such as Hillhouse Capital and Tencent. Beyond investment, our technology is certified and awarded—with 10+ industry honors and official approval for our medical-grade exoskeletons in both China and the EU.
30+ Top-tier R&D Team of Experts
Our member R&D team includes graduates from elite global institutions such as Harvard, MIT, and Columbia University, with CAS researchers driving fundamental science breakthroughs.
Team Members
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Dr. Ye Ding
Yrobot, founded by Harvard PhD Dr. Ye Ding, develops intelligent exoskeletons that make movement stronger, safer, and freer for everyone.
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Kevin Shadle
Yrobot’s first software engineer, Kevin built the core system firmware that drives our wearable robotics platform. Now, he leads reinforcement learning and AI simulation, making exoskeleton movement smoother and more natural than ever.
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Benjamin Porteus
As Yrobot’s first mechanical engineer, he’s shaped nearly every exoskeleton we’ve built. By combining strength analysis and lightweight design, he helped make PowrKnee both powerful and effortless to wear.
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Xinhui Li
An MIT graduate, Xinhui leads the team that brings human-centered design to robotics. She makes every Yrobot exoskeleton intuitive, comfortable, and beautifully simple in daily life.
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Hedda Zhang
Hedda leads Yrobot’s app and cloud development — making it simple to connect, track, and control your PowrKnee, wherever you go.
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Junyi Zhang
A Columbia PhD, Junyi develops the AI algorithms that make Yrobot’s exoskeletons smarter and more adaptive to every movement.
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Nan Wang
Director of Marketing
As a technology brand with warmth, she and her team are dedicated to building deep emotional resonance — making the choice of Yrobot feel inevitable.
