Press Release Overview
On July 10, 2026, in Seoul, South Korea, Puncture Robotic announced the debut of its HAIRO Hair Transplant Robot at the 14th World Congress for Hair Research (WCHR 2026). The company highlighted that HAIRO is China’s first NMPA Class III‑certified hair‑transplant robot, integrating artificial intelligence, computer‑vision and robotic automation across the entire hair‑restoration workflow—from intelligent hair‑loss assessment and surgical planning to robotic execution and postoperative management.
Technical Capabilities
The system begins with an AI‑driven hair detection device that measures and classifies a patient’s degree of hair loss, followed by an AI mini‑program that generates personalized visual simulations of post‑transplant outcomes. In the operating room, HAIRO provides AI‑assisted pre‑operative planning and real‑time procedural adjustments. A dynamic machine‑learning algorithm analyses data collected during follicular extraction and automatically modifies operating parameters to accommodate variations in follicular structure and scalp conditions.
HAIRO combines 20‑megapixel binocular cameras with millisecond‑level image‑processing algorithms, delivering sub‑surface positioning accuracy of up to 0.1 mm. This precision supports accurate follicular‑unit extraction while minimizing damage to surrounding tissue. A proprietary “Single‑Hair Skipping” algorithm identifies multi‑hair follicular units and selectively skips single‑hair units when appropriate, enabling a multi‑hair follicular‑unit extraction rate of up to 95 %.
The robot can process up to 2,400 follicles per hour and accommodates extraction needles ranging from 0.7 mm to 1.0 mm in diameter. Under specified operating conditions, the system maintains a follicular‑unit damage rate below 7.5 %. Its ultra‑fine needle design also reduces tissue disruption and bleeding, potentially facilitating smoother postoperative recovery.
Clinical Endorsement
Dr. Guanzhou Zhu, Founder of DCDC Hair Transplant Hospital, remarked, “I was impressed by the progress robotic hair transplantation technology has made. The system’s speed, stability and ability to operate with ultra‑fine needles demonstrate its potential to become an effective clinical partner for experienced surgeons.”
Product Roadmap
Puncture Robotic disclosed plans to introduce a long‑hair extraction version of HAIRO, which will allow follicular‑unit extraction without requiring patients to fully shave the donor area, addressing a common patient concern for discreet treatment and recovery.
Financing and Regulatory Outlook
The company recently closed a multi‑million‑dollar Series B financing round led by a globally leading AI technology firm. Proceeds will fund product development, international expansion, and regulatory pathways toward U.S. FDA clearance and CE certification. Through HAIRO, Puncture Robotic aims to promote a more standardized, data‑driven, physician‑led approach to intelligent hair restoration.
About Puncture Robotic
Puncture Robotic positions itself as a pioneer in AI‑driven surgical robotics and medical aesthetics. Its flagship product, HAIRO, is described as the world’s first end‑to‑end AI‑driven robotic solution for hair restoration.