About

About Stairio

Building practical robotics for stairwell inspection and building-safety operations.

The Origin Story

Stairwells are hard to inspect consistently because evidence is often fragmented across manual notes, photos, and follow-up conversations.

Stairio started from a simple product question: can a compact rail-mounted robot make stairwell checks easier to repeat, review, and explain?

The current team is focused on turning that prototype into a clear MVP for demos, pilot conversations, and practical facilities feedback.

The Team

A focused team combining robotics, manufacturing, software, and commercialization support.

Core Team

Dr. Yihan Zhong
Dr. Yihan Zhong
Director & Founder

Leads Stairio and the applied robotics research direction.

Yuan Luling
Yuan Luling
Manufacturing

Supports fabrication planning and production readiness.

Mentors

Prof. Hsu Li-Ta
Prof. Hsu Li-Ta
Research Mentor

Advises the research and academic development of Stairio.

Mr. Chan Chi-Leung
Mr. Chan Chi-Leung
Engineering Mentor

Provides senior engineering and industrialization guidance.

Dr. Max Lee Jwo-lem
Dr. Max Lee Jwo-lem
Entrepreneurship Mentor

Supports commercialization, venture storytelling, and ecosystem access.

Special Thanks

J
Jack
Special Thanks

Advises on software and hardware integration as a non-official team contributor.

Recognition

International Geneva Inventions Exhibition

Gold Medal with Congratulations of the Jury

Stairio received international recognition in Geneva. The included diploma is available for partners, media, and prospective collaborators who want to review the source certificate.

Stairio Geneva inventions exhibition diploma

Partners

Hospitality Pilots

Stairio is being shaped for real building operations, including hospitality stairwells where inspection evidence and follow-up visibility matter.

PolyU

Founded with deep ties to the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Our research and early development are rooted in PolyU's engineering ecosystem.

Work With Us

We are looking for focused pilot conversations where the current prototype can be tested against real stairwell inspection needs.

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