WeTouch Technology Inc. (NASDAQ:WETH) ("WeTouch" or the "Company") today announced a strategic cooperation agreement with Ruilan International to develop AI-powered home and community-based senior care solutions. The collaboration will combine WeTouch’s touch-interaction capabilities and planned smart hardware and software integration with Ruilan International’s community service resources to support connected senior care and age-friendly technology upgrades.
According to preliminary information provided by Ruilan International, its broader cooperation network is estimated to include approximately 700,000 paid members and access to nearly 2,000 communities across China. These figures are subject to further verification and may include resources operated by third-party partners. They do not represent existing WeTouch customers or committed participants in the proposed collaboration.
The companies plan to begin with a dedicated data platform and selected community deployments, followed by broader expansion based on operating results, member demand and commercial arrangements.
Connecting Smart Hardware, Data and Community Care
Under the cooperation framework, the companies intend to establish a dedicated data platform and supporting infrastructure as the project’s central technology and operational hub. The platform is intended to connect wearable devices, AI-enabled wheelchairs and other compatible senior care equipment with community service teams.
Subject to appropriate authorization and applicable data protection requirements, the proposed system would integrate device information, health and safety monitoring data, service requests and operational records. Planned functions include abnormal-condition alerts, service coordination, device management and community operating support.
For example, an alert generated by a connected wearable or home device could be routed to designated personnel for follow-up. An older adult could also use an accessible touch interface to request assistance, with the request directed to the relevant community service team.
By connecting intelligent equipment with local service delivery, the collaboration aims to support ongoing use of senior care technology and improve coordination among participating households, family members and service providers.
Extending Smart Technology into the Home
WeTouch plans to undertake or coordinate smart-home integration and age-friendly technology upgrades in participating households. The proposed scope includes adapting touch-control interfaces for older adults, integrating compatible sensors and connected devices, and upgrading hardware connectivity to link in-home equipment with the project’s unified senior care platform.
Potential applications include accessible home-control panels, connected lighting and environmental controls, emergency assistance interfaces, and integration with wearable devices and other compatible senior care equipment. These solutions are intended to make everyday home functions easier to use while enabling authorized alerts and service requests to reach designated family members or community service teams.
WeTouch intends to combine its touch-interaction capabilities with products and services from qualified technology and installation partners. This approach would allow the Company to participate in hardware supply, system integration and ongoing technical support while coordinating installation and specialized services where required.
Leveraging an Established Community and Membership Network
Ruilan International will coordinate access to participating communities, deployment locations, local service resources and member outreach. It will also support the coordination of senior care equipment and technology resources within its cooperation network. WeTouch will undertake or coordinate platform development, hardware integration, smart-home technology upgrades, system deployment and technical support.
The estimated 700,000 paid members across Ruilan International’s broader cooperation network represent a potential audience for evaluating and introducing the proposed offerings.The companies intend to assess member needs and community operating requirements to develop suitable equipment configurations and service packages across home safety, assisted mobility, accessible home controls and community-based care.
Following initial deployments, the companies plan to refine technical interfaces, installation procedures and service workflows to support expansion across additional participating communities.
Supporting Procurement and Commercial Rollout
The cooperation framework also contemplates financial support arrangements from Ruilan International to facilitate procurement and inventory of eligible products, including wearable devices, AI-enabled wheelchairs and other smart senior care equipment. Funding sources, amounts, costs and implementation conditions will be established through separate agreements.
The companies intend to coordinate equipment supply, community demand and procurement funding to support phased deployment. Subsequent commitments will be guided by actual orders and implementation requirements.
Expanding Hardware and Recurring Service Opportunities
WeTouch intends to explore revenue opportunities from smart hardware and touch-interaction modules, smart-home integration, platform deployment, systems integration, software services, maintenance and customized senior care solutions.
As deployments progress, the Company also plans to evaluate subscription-based, usage-based and other recurring service arrangements. These offerings could extend its participation beyond equipment delivery into ongoing device management, software upgrades and technical support.
The Company believes the collaboration provides a practical opportunity to extend its touch-interaction capabilities into connected homes and community senior care. By combining accessible interfaces, integrated equipment and responsive local services, the proposed model is intended to support both everyday household needs and longer-term care coordination. Operating feedback from participating communities would help guide future product development and service offerings.
The agreement establishes a strategic cooperation framework. Deployment volumes, purchase commitments, implementation schedules, product configurations, pricing and revenue-sharing arrangements remain subject to subsequent agreements and actual orders. The estimated 700,000 paid members across Ruilan International’s broader cooperation network do not represent existing WeTouch customers, subscriptions to the proposed platform or committed equipment purchases. The estimated residential population of approximately 20 million describes the potential geographic footprint of the participating communities and does not represent confirmed users or customers. No specific adoption rate or revenue contribution is assured.