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Integration of Intelligence and Action: Embarking on a New Journey | A Review of Huake Run and CEIE’s 2025 “Smart Cube® IDEAS³” Ecosystem and the Market Promotion and Professional Education Initiatives for the Smart Woodpecker Miniature Spinal Surgery Robot
As the seasons turn, a glorious chapter unfolds. The year 2025 marks a pivotal moment in the global healthcare technology sector’s deepening shift toward intelligence and precision, with the orthopedic surgical robotics field poised to seize a critical opportunity for technological advancement. For Huake Run and its subsidiary, Sino-European Zhiwei, 2025 holds milestone significance: This year marks the official market launch of the Intelligent Woodpecker miniaturized spinal surgery robot, as well as the inaugural year for the full-scale deployment of the [ZhiLiFang® IDEAS³] intelligent digital advanced ecosystem. Over the course of the year, the company comprehensively showcased its technological innovation capabilities and clinical application value through a series of trade show appearances, academic exchanges, and professional education initiatives. These efforts have yielded solid progress in enhancing industry awareness, building clinical trust, fostering collaborative networks, and strengthening brand image, thereby laying a robust foundation for deepening applications in the field of orthopedic surgery and for sustained future development.
In the international market Huake Run and Zhongou Zhiwei have successively showcased their offerings at events such as the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting and the MEDICA International Medical Equipment Exhibition in Düsseldorf, Germany, highlighting China’s technological vision and solutions in the field of intelligent orthopedics. Through extensive and in-depth exchanges with clinical practitioners, they have earned international recognition for China’s smart manufacturing. In the domestic market Leveraging key industry platforms such as the China International Medical Equipment Fair and the Orthopedic Academic Conference of the Chinese Medical Association, Huake Run and Sino-European Zhiwei comprehensively showcased the cutting-edge intelligent digital ecosystem of [Zhilifang® IDEAS³] and the Smart Woodpecker Robot. Through on-site demonstrations and detailed briefings, they effectively engaged a broad audience of clinical experts and industry partners, garnering significant attention and strong technical resonance. In clinical implementation and professional education Through a series of initiatives—including hosting ecosystem experience salons, participating in domestic and international orthopedic technology training programs, and co-establishing clinical skills training centers with leading hospitals—Huake Run and Sino-European Zhiwei have provided comprehensive, end-to-end support for clinical application, spanning both theoretical knowledge and hands-on practice. These efforts have effectively fostered greater recognition and consensus among industry experts and partners regarding the [Zhilifang® IDEAS³] ecosystem.
The year 2025 has now come to a successful close, marked by both diligent effort and fruitful results. On the first working day of 2026, we gather here to reflect on the milestones we achieved in 2025 and to collectively look back on the hard work and accomplishments of everyone along the path of promoting intelligent digital technologies over the past year.
International Training Course on Comprehensive Minimally Invasive Digital Spinal Solutions
From March 8 to 9, 2025, Huake Run and Sino-European Zhiwei co-organized and participated in the International Training Course on Comprehensive Minimally Invasive Digital Spinal Solutions at Phramongkutlao Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand. The event brought together 16 physicians from five countries, including Vietnam, Malaysia, and Russia. The curriculum focused on the clinical application of minimally invasive spinal techniques such as the Smart Woodpecker robot and angled vertebral augmentation, with Chinese and international instructors providing systematic instruction on surgical procedures and key technical points, accompanied by live demonstrations. By combining academic lectures with hands-on cadaveric training, the course successfully delivered a comprehensive educational program—from product technology showcases to systematic clinical training—on an overseas platform for the first time.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Annual Meeting
From March 11 to 13, 2025, Huake Run and Sino-European Zhiwei will showcase their full product portfolio at the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) Annual Meeting. As one of the most influential academic events in the global orthopedic field, this year’s AAOS has drawn more than 20,000 professionals. The companies will highlight their vertebral augmentation systems, spinal internal fixation systems, active devices and consumables, sports medicine solutions, and miniaturized spinal surgical robots, thereby demonstrating to the world the technological prowess and innovative achievements of “Made in China.”
The 91st China International Medical Equipment Fair
From April 8 to 11, 2025, during the 91st China International Medical Equipment Fair (CMEF), Huake Run and Sino-European Zhiwei jointly unveiled for the first time the complete, publicly displayed ecosystem of their intelligent, digital, cutting-edge orthopedic surgical solution—[Zhilifang® IDEAS³]—at this major, comprehensive medical-device exhibition. As the first micro-orthopedic surgical robot to enter the innovative medical-device green channel, the Intelligent Woodpecker Robot stole the spotlight at this year’s CMEF, earning the “Most Popular Product” award in the “Robots and Artificial Intelligence” category and being named a “Rising Star Product” of the show.
“My Microcosm” Smart Digital Advanced Spinal Ecosystem Experience Salon
On June 20–21, 2025, Huake Run and Sino-European Zhiwei co-hosted the “My Micro World” Smart Digital Advanced Spine Ecosystem Experience Salon in Changsha, bringing together more than 100 renowned orthopedic experts from top hospitals across China and industry partners to jointly experience the intelligent, digital, and cutting-edge spine ecosystem—[Zhi Lifang® IDEAS³]—built around micro-robots and the devices and consumables they enable. The event showcased a broader range of product application scenarios and comprehensive surgical solutions, featuring four thematic exhibition areas: vertebral augmentation technology empowered by the Intelligent Woodpecker robot; posterior lumbar and thoracic spinal fixation and fusion; anterior–posterior cervical decompression, fusion, and fixation; and spinal endoscopy. These exhibits fully highlighted the Intelligent Woodpecker robot’s capabilities across all surgical approaches, workflows, and the entire ecosystem, earning high praise and unanimous acclaim from attending experts and partners.
International Conference on Medical Technology Cooperation and Exchange & Eastern Medical Engineering Innovation Forum
On June 21, 2025, Huake Run and Sino-European Zhiwei participated in the International Medical Technology Cooperation and Exchange Conference and the Eastern Medical Engineering Innovation Forum held in Lingang, Shanghai. The event was themed “Belt and Road” Medical Technology Cooperation and the Integration of Medicine and Engineering, bringing together government, research, clinical, and industry representatives from more than ten countries, including Russia, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. The company highlighted its Intelligent Woodpecker Robot and the [Zhilifang® IDEAS³] ecosystem, vividly demonstrating how the robot comprehensively empowers procedures such as vertebroplasty, spinal fusion and internal fixation, active medical devices, and related consumables. The presentation underscored the robot’s modular design, ease of deployment, and intelligent capabilities, effectively addressing the demand for advanced surgical solutions across diverse markets.
The Second China Orthopedic Education Conference
On September 6, 2025, at the “Special Session on Robot-Assisted Digital and Intelligent ACAF Techniques” of the Second China Orthopedic Education Conference, experts from Shanghai Changzheng Hospital presented the innovative capabilities of the Smart Woodpecker robot-assisted ACAF procedure, jointly developed with Sino-European Zhiwei. This capability provides end-to-end coverage—ranging from preoperative intelligent planning and intraoperative real-time navigation to precise robotic execution—thereby facilitating the precision, standardization, and智能化 of key steps in ACAF surgery and fully demonstrating the Smart Woodpecker robot’s innovative value and clinical advantages in this surgical technique.
The 16th National Academic Conference on Spine and Spinal Cord
From September 19 to 21, 2025, during the 16th National Conference on Spinal and Spinal Cord Diseases, Huake Run and Sino-European Zhiwei, in collaboration with several leading domestic hospitals, jointly established the first batch of “Clinical Training Centers for Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgical Robotics” and held a plaque-awarding ceremony. At the “Special Symposium on Intelligent Digital Minimally Invasive Orthopedic Surgery and Microsurgical Robotic Technologies,” participating experts exchanged views on the standardized application of robot-assisted surgery and the development pathways for intelligent orthopedics.
The 6th International Conference on Clinical Engineering and Healthcare Technology Management and the 10th Global Academic Conference for “International Clinical Engineering Day”
From October 17 to 20, 2025, the Sixth International Conference on Clinical Engineering and Healthcare Technology Management, together with the Tenth Global Academic Conference for “International Clinical Engineering Day,” will be held. Huake Run and Sino-European Zhiwei will participate with their Intelligent Woodpecker Miniature Spinal Surgery Robot and the [Zhilifang® IDEAS³] Intelligent Digital Ecosystem. The conference brings together clinical engineering decision-makers, hospital administrators, and industry representatives from more than 110 countries worldwide, serving as a vital platform for the translation of medical technologies into clinical practice and for international collaboration. As a key event of the conference, the finals of the Eleventh China Healthcare Industry Innovation Competition will also be held here. Launched in January 2025, the competition has undergone multiple rounds of rigorous selection, including project solicitation, preliminary screening, the first round, the second round, and the semi-finals. Ultimately, the Intelligent Woodpecker Miniature Spinal Surgery Robot stood out thanks to its unique differentiating features and technological advantages, earning the highest overall score.
International Society for Spinal Deformity Research Practical Course on Solutions for Spinal Deformities
From October 10 to 12, 2025, the “Spinal Deformity Management Practical Course,” organized by the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), was held at the Surgical Skills Training Center of the Department of Surgery at the University of Hong Kong. The course focused on the correction of complex cervical and thoracolumbar spinal deformities, as well as various high-difficulty spinal osteotomies, attracting numerous senior surgeons dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of spinal deformities. During the hands-on training sessions, SRS instructors utilized products provided by Huake Run, including anterior cervical fixation systems, posterior cervical fixation systems, and thoracolumbar corrective fixation systems, to demonstrate and explain these technologies to participants from around the world. Throughout the course, Huake Run and Zhongou Zhiwei jointly showcased the [Zhilifang® IDEAS³] ecosystem, systematically demonstrating the intelligent Woodpecker robot’s many innovative features to the attending experts and providing intelligent technological support to address the challenges of high-difficulty, high-risk spinal deformity surgeries.
International Training Course on “Microtechnique” Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery
From October 29 to 31, 2025, the second session of the “Micro-Technique” International Training Course on Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery was held in Shanghai. More than 20 international physicians from Brazil, Peru, Mexico, Vietnam, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and other countries participated under the guidance of the orthopedic expert team at Tongren Hospital, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, in a comprehensive program that included ward rounds, surgical demonstrations, case discussions, theoretical lectures, and hands-on training, thereby gaining an in-depth understanding of cutting-edge knowledge and clinical applications in minimally invasive spinal surgery. Under the experts’ mentorship, the international participants observed live procedures such as angled vertebral augmentation/kyphoplasty, as well as robot-assisted vertebral augmentation and endoscopic surgery for the spine, and engaged in practical exercises using animal specimens. The training also featured a thorough presentation and demonstration of the complete product portfolio covering vertebral augmentation, spinal internal fixation, active devices, and consumables.
The 8th China International Import Expo
From November 5 to 10, 2025, Huake Run and Sino-European Zhiwei will participate in the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE). The Intelligent Woodpecker Miniature Spinal Surgery Robot, as a flagship representative of high-end medical equipment, will be one of the star exhibits in the “Artificial Intelligence and Robotics” section of the expo. Its unique miniaturized design and intuitive on-site operational demonstration vividly illustrate how compact, agile form factors can deliver precision and intelligence in complex spinal surgeries, drawing significant attention from cross-sector audiences, global media, and potential partners.
The 24th Orthopaedic Academic Conference of the Chinese Medical Association and the 17th COA Academic Congress
From November 13 to 15, 2025, the 17th COA Annual Scientific Conference—the largest annual academic event in China’s orthopedic field—served as the premier platform for Huake Run and Sino-European Zhiwei to showcase their year-end innovations. The exhibition booth was themed around the “Zhilifang® IDEAS³” ecosystem, systematically presenting a comprehensive suite of robotic-assisted solutions for vertebroplasty, spinal endoscopy, and internal fixation–fusion procedures, while also featuring an integrated display area covering sports medicine and spinal product solutions. During the conference, numerous specialized lectures were held, including the “Zhilifang® Intelligent Digital Advanced Spinal Ecosystem Surgical Lecture Series,” which focused on the clinical applications of miniaturized spinal surgical robots in cutting-edge surgical techniques. Drawing on real-world cases, experts provided a systematic explanation of the clinical value of robotics in ACAF, spinal fixation and fusion, and various advanced endoscopic procedures, vividly demonstrating its advantages in enhancing surgical precision and safety, and engaging in in-depth discussions on future technological evolution.
Düsseldorf International Medical Devices Exhibition, Germany
From November 17 to 20, 2025, Huake Run and Sino-European Zhiwei participated in MEDICA, the International Medical Devices Exhibition held in Düsseldorf, Germany. This year’s event brought together more than 5,300 exhibitors from approximately 70 countries worldwide, with robotic technology and automation emerging as key highlights. Huake Run and Sino-European Zhiwei showcased their full product portfolios, including vertebroplasty, spinal internal fixation, sports medicine, active devices, and consumables. In addition, they presented the vision and development direction of the [Zhilifang® IDEAS³] smart digital orthopedic surgery ecosystem to professional visitors from around the globe.
The 5th Orthopedic Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery Training Course at Beijing Century Altar Hospital
On December 27, 2025, Beijing Century Tan Hospital, Affiliated to Capital Medical University, successfully hosted the fifth Orthopedic Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery Training Course. This marked the first robot-focused educational program covering the entire technical workflow since the launch of the Intelligent Woodpecker Miniature Spinal Surgery Robot, employing a comprehensive teaching approach that integrates surgical observation, theoretical lectures, and specialized seminars to provide in-depth instruction in both theory and practical application. During the surgical demonstration sessions, the Intelligent Woodpecker Robot assisted in performing a variety of procedures, including open reduction and CBT screw fixation with fusion for lumbar spondylolisthesis, posterior-lateral endoscopic discectomy of the lumbar spine, and percutaneous vertebroplasty. In the theoretical lecture sessions, hospital experts systematically explained the technical principles and standardized operating procedures of surgical robots, and, drawing on clinical cases, provided an in-depth analysis of their specific applications in complex spinal surgeries, further exploring the critical role this technology plays in advancing the intelligent transformation of spinal surgery. Through a series of surgical demonstrations and specialized lectures, this training program fully showcased the product philosophy and technological advantages of the Intelligent Woodpecker Miniature Spinal Surgery Robot—its capability to support all surgical approaches, all procedural steps, and the entire surgical ecosystem.
Looking back on every step we took in 2025—from the highlight moments at international trade shows to the meticulous cultivation of clinical training; from the vibrant exchange of ideas at academic forums to the responsive feedback from the front lines of the market—we have heard the global community’s recognition of China’s intelligent manufacturing, gained a deeper understanding of the differentiated needs for medical innovation across diverse markets, felt the urgent anticipation of clinicians for precision medicine technologies, and, most importantly, reaped substantial results from the successful implementation of our technologies while building unwavering confidence in expanding into global markets.
For us, 2025 is a year of deep cultivation—and, even more so, a year of breaking new ground. Every step we take forward is laying a solid foundation for the intelligent future of orthopedics. Looking ahead to 2026, we will continue to center on the [ZhiLifang® IDEAS³] ecosystem, making every effort to further refine and enhance the intelligent digital diagnostics and treatment ecosystem, drive the sustained implementation and widespread adoption of comprehensive orthopedic solutions, deepen academic collaboration and co-innovation with healthcare institutions, and expand our reach into primary care settings and a broader range of specialized clinical scenarios. We will drive the precision and universal accessibility of orthopedic care through continuous technological innovation, ensuring that the benefits of smart healthcare reach every patient in need.
As the new year dawns, we press forward with unwavering resolve, advancing steadily toward lasting success. In 2026, brimming with confidence, we set out once more on a new journey.
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