Wanxun Technology

About Wanxun Technology

Wanxun Technology, which operates under the brand Wisson Robotics, is a developer of flexible robotic manipulators founded in 2019 and headquartered in Shenzhen, China. The firm has established itself as a commercial-stage entity, having successfully raised Series A, A+, and A2 funding rounds to advance the market adoption of its core technology. Wisson Robotics directs its solutions toward industrial and service sectors, including renewable energy, infrastructure maintenance, public safety, and smart mobility. Its business model centers on providing scenario-oriented robotic solutions and hardware to clients for applications that involve high-risk, repetitive, or intricate tasks. The company's solutions have been deployed in over 100 countries for uses such as high-altitude cleaning, power grid maintenance, and emergency response.

The company's foundational technology is Pliabot®, a proprietary system based on a decade of research that deviates from traditional rigid, motor-driven robotics. Pliabot® utilizes soft, pliable artificial muscles made from compliant materials, which are actuated by a high-precision pneumatic-servo control system. This design mimics the functionality of biological structures like an elephant's trunk, enabling robots that are lightweight, dexterous, and inherently safer for interaction with humans and delicate environments. The motor-free joints allow for a high payload-to-weight ratio; for instance, a robotic arm weighing 8 kg can lift up to 15 kg. This core technology platform includes the SlimDrive™ high-precision pneumatic controllers and the SlimEngine™ intelligent algorithm platform for control.

Wisson has commercialized its technology through several product lines, most notably the 'Orion' series of aerial robots and the 'Nimbo' series of pliable manipulators. The Orion series integrates Pliabot® technology with drones, such as those from partner DJI, to perform contact-based aerial tasks. A key product is the Orion AP3-P3, a tethered aerial cleaning system that transforms a drone into a precision-controlled pressure washer for high-rise buildings and wind turbines. This system can clean up to 800 square meters per hour, offering significant efficiency gains and improved safety over manual methods. Another product, the Orion AP30-N1 aerial manipulator, provides drone platforms with grasping and handling capabilities for infrastructure maintenance and emergency response. The Nimbo series offers ground-based manipulators for various service applications, featuring designs with up to 21 pliable muscles and multiple degrees of freedom for operating in confined spaces.