Yushan Intelligent AI is an intelligent cooking robot brand under Shenzhen Yushan Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Nanshan District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, its founder is Xie Junda.

Centered on embodied intelligent robot technology, the brand integrates high-precision robot control systems with AI multimodal large models. Its flagship product is a fully automatic AI Chinese-cuisine cooking robot equipped with a compact six-axis articulated robotic arm, providing smart kitchen and digital catering solutions for the catering industry.

The R&D of Yushan Intelligent AI grew out of a cooking-robot project launched in 2013, leveraging the resources of universities including SCUT and Zhejiang University. In 2025, Yushan Intelligent jointly established the "AI Cooking Robot Joint Innovation Center" with the Zhejiang University South China Industrial Technology Research Institute.

As of 2026, the brand holds nearly 40 granted Chinese patents, including more than 20 invention patents, and has pursued multi-country patent filings through the PCT route. The robot can automatically complete cooking workflows such as ingredient loading, stir-frying, blanching, wok washing, and dish serving, and masters 26 Chinese cooking techniques. It supports locally customized recipes, mainly serving B2B customers such as star-rated hotels, chain restaurants, and government and enterprise canteens, as well as B2C clients such as private clubs and households.

 

Brand Culture

  • Brand Philosophy: Digital catering · Leading the globe.
  • Brand Vision: To bring robots into millions of households, and reshape human dietary civilization through innovative technology.
  • Brand Positioning: Focusing on mid-to-high-end commercial scenarios, driving the digital and standardized transformation of the catering industry with fully automatic AI cooking robots.
  • Brand Website: www.ysznsz.com

 

Brand History

Time

Milestone

October 2013

Commissioned Professor Chen Yangzhi of the School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, South China University of Technology, to assemble a team and begin cooking-robot R&D

2014

The first-generation cooking machine was developed at SCUT

2019

The sixth-generation cooking robot with a robotic manipulator was successfully developed at the Zhejiang University South China Industrial Technology Research Institute

June 2021

Shenzhen Yushan Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. was incorporated

November 2021

The laboratory prototype passed expert-panel review organized by the Guangdong Cuisine Association

2024

Commercial operations launched

2025

Yushan's U.S. and Hong Kong (China) entities were established, and the first U.S.-edition AI cooking robot was unveiled; the "AI Cooking Robot Joint Innovation Center" was jointly founded with the Zhejiang University South China Industrial Technology Research Institute

January 2026

Completed a Pre-A round of tens of millions of RMB, led by Yuejiang Technology and Zhuoyuan Asia with follow-on investment from Lizhu Kechuang

February 2026

Completed the Pre-A+ round jointly led by Bike Venture Capital and Bike Interconnect, with the Zhejiang University South China Industrial Technology Research Institute contributing scientific and technological achievements

May 2026

The company relocated to Bike Technology Building, Yuehai Street, Nanshan District, Shenzhen

July 2026

The Tiangong Series V7 AI cooking robot made its global debut at the Baohai Club Shipowners Annual Gala held in Xiamen

 

Products and Technology

  • Product Series

The brand offers six models in total across domestic and export editions: the domestic edition includes the Liuyun, Xuri, Tiangong, and Feitian series; the export edition includes the Liuyun and Tiangong series.

The brand's core product is a fully automatic AI cooking robot based on a compact six-axis articulated robotic arm, integrating ten fully automatic control systems — automatic stir-frying, automatic wok tossing, automatic ingredient loading (main ingredients, auxiliary ingredients, condiments), automatic liquid dispensing, automatic solid dispensing, automatic heating, automatic lid-on, automatic blanching, automatic wok washing, and automatic dish serving — enabling a one-key bionic cooking workflow. The product supports locally deployed customized recipes and automatic loading according to custom recipes, and can open AI interfaces to enable intelligent control of processes such as blanching and braising.

  • Key Specifications

Item

Specification

Wok

Non-coated iron wok, 400mm diameter (FDA certified)

Voltage

380V three-phase five-wire (China) / 208V (USA)

Weight

Approx. 405 kg

Power

Max 9 kW (rated)

Max. Batch Output per Wok

2.0 kg

Average Cooking Time

Approx. 2.5 minutes

Solid Dispensing

4 types (salt, sugar, chicken essence, MSG)

Liquid Dispensing

8 types (cooking oil, light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, cooking wine, oyster sauce, etc.)

Robotic Arm

Six-axis bionic arm, 600mm reach, max payload 3 kg

Digital Touchscreen

10.4 inches

Dimensions

L 1200mm × W 770mm × H 1825mm

  • Core Technology

The brand has developed ten proprietary fully automatic integrated systems: automatic heating, automatic ingredient loading (main/auxiliary/seasoning), automatic liquid dispensing (8 types), automatic solid dispensing (4 types), automatic stir-frying, automatic blanching, automatic lid-on, automatic dish serving, automatic wok washing, and automatic air blowing.

  • Core technologies include:

  • Automatic Heating System: Real-time wok-temperature monitoring, intelligent variable-frequency control, and staged heat adjustment for dynamic regulation of the wok-temperature curve.
  • Automatic Ingredient Loading System: Quantified dispensing for precise loading of main ingredients, auxiliary ingredients, and condiments.
  • Automatic Liquid Dispensing System: Precise dispensing of eight types of liquid condiments.
  • Automatic Solid Dispensing System: Precise dispensing of four types of solid condiments.
  • Automatic Stir-Frying System: A bionic six-axis articulated arm replicating the cooking movements of five-star chefs.
  • Automatic Blanching System: Precise temperature control with automatic blanching.
  • Automatic Lid-On System: Automatic lid closure to maintain the cooking environment.
  • Automatic Dish Serving System: Automatic serving for improved efficiency.
  • Automatic Wok Washing System: Deep cleaning with high-temperature, high-pressure water flow.
  • Automatic Air Blowing System: Automatic drying of the wok.

In addition, the brand provides supporting systems including an intelligent seasoning module, merchant account management, a constant-temperature water supply system, backend data management and mobile APP management system, customized electronic recipes, and a rotary dish-loading module.

  • Market Applications

Yushan Intelligent AI products are applied in scenarios including star-rated hotels, chain restaurant brands, government and enterprise canteens, university canteens, culinary schools, private clubs/households, care and wellness institutions, and overseas Chinese-cuisine markets.

Partner cases include Hilton, Hampton by Hilton, Guidu Hotel, State Grid, Wanrun International, Huaqiao University, and Quanzhou Industrial and Tourism Vocational Secondary School, among others. In government and enterprise canteen scenarios, the brand adopts a "one person, multiple machines" operating model, allowing a single staff member to operate multiple devices simultaneously. Looking ahead, building on scenarios such as chain restaurants, hotels, government and enterprise canteens, schools, and communities, the brand plans to expand customized digital kitchen solutions into areas such as health and wellness, culture, sports and tourism, and special-environment support.

  • Application scenarios:

  •  Star-Rated Hotels: Consistent banquet quality, more efficient kitchen operations, upgraded dining experience, and optimized staffing.
  • Chain Restaurants: Consistent taste across outlets, support for chain expansion, fresh on-site preparation preserving flavor, and reliable brand reputation.
  • School and Enterprise Canteens: Supporting enrollment and competitiveness while promoting employment; precise salt and oil control; stable nutritional meal planning.
  • Culinary Schools: Enriching teaching content and accelerating students' mastery of skills.
  • Care and Wellness Institutions: Customized nutritional meals and upgraded dietary management.
  • Private Clubs / Households: Freshly cooked and served, healthy and delicious, efficient meal service, customized personalized menus, and a private-chef-level dining experience.

Honors and Awards

 

  • Honors and Awards

Product and Technology Awards

Time

Award

Presented by

2025

Gold Award, 2025 Intelligent Robot Cooking Competition

China Cuisine Association

2025

Best Design Award, 2025 Intelligent Robot Cooking Competition

China Cuisine Association

2025

Popularity Champion, 2025 Intelligent Robot Cooking Competition

China Cuisine Association

2026

Top 100, 2026 Future Industry Sci-Tech Pioneer List (AI Cooking Robot)

Hong Kong Electronic Industries Association, Zebra Planet Sci-Tech Acceleration Platform, Sci-Tech Pioneer List Ecosystem Alliance

2024

Famous Quality Catering Product of Shenzhen (Bionic Cooking Robot)

Shenzhen Cuisine Association

2024

7th Tiange Award, AI Application Award

Nanshan District New Quality Productive Forces Industry Association, Shenzhen

2025

8th Tiange Award, AI Application Award

Nanshan District New Quality Productive Forces Industry Association, Shenzhen

 

Corporate Honors and Qualifications

Time

Honor / Qualification

Presented by

2025

Excellence Innovation Enterprise Award, 2nd Bay Area New Quality Productive Forces Ecology Conference 2025

Bay Area New Quality Productive Forces Ecology Conference[2][15]

2025

Top 100 Innovative and Rising Enterprises of the Greater Bay Area 2025

Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Tech Innovation Conference[2][15]

2025

"AI Tianma High-Growth Enterprise," Greater Bay Area AI Leaders Summit

Greater Bay Area AI Leaders Summit[15]

2025

Top Ten Lizhu Stars 2025

Shenzhen Artificial Intelligence Industry Association[16]

2025

Merit Award, Startup Enterprise Category, Guangdong International Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition (AI and Robotics Special Tournament)

Organizing Committee, Guangdong International Overseas Chinese Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition[2]

2025

Award for Excellence in Promoting Chinese Food Culture Worldwide

8th International Chinese Cuisine Forum, Chicago, North America[15]

2024

Certificate of Appreciation, China Cuisine Association (2024 China Catering Service Skills Competition)

China Cuisine Association[2]

2022–2026

National-level Technology-based SME (listed consecutively)

Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Industry and Information Technology[8][20]

2026

Shenzhen Innovative SME

Shenzhen SME Service Bureau[19]