About Me
Meet Dr. Khor
Biography
Dr. Khor Xiang Kang is a BEM-registered engineer, HRDC-certified trainer, and four-time TEDx speaker. Driven by a mission to innovate and empower human potential, he co-founded Techcare Innovation, a rehabilitation technology company delivering practical and cost-effective solutions for recovery. He also serves as the master trainer at CreaThink, where he helps organizations unlock creativity and cultivate innovative problem-solving.
Story of Dr.Khor
My journey into innovation really started back when I was studying robotics at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). I’ve always been fascinated by how technology works, and more importantly, how it can actually solve real problems.
In 2010, I joined UTM Robocon, one of Malaysia’s top robotics clubs that had been representing the country internationally for years. Every year, we had to build a robot completely from scratch to take on a new challenge set by the international organizers. And that same year, I was lucky enough to be selected to represent Malaysia at the competition in Egypt.
The journey wasn’t easy. I still remember one night, after hours of work, I was holding a screwdriver, trying to fix this tiny screw. I was so exhausted that I actually fell asleep right there, mid-task. The next morning, I just picked it up from where I left off and kept going.
That experience really taught me what perseverance and patience mean, and what it actually takes to bring an idea to life. That year, our team went on to win the Best Design Award in Egypt, representing Malaysia. And for me, it was one of the first times I truly saw how innovation could make a real impact.
Was it just about building robots and winning competitions, or was there something deeper I could do with the knowledge and skills I had gained?
Some of my friends would say, “It’s for the awards, to build your CV, and to get a good job.” But deep down, I knew it had to be more than that. I wanted what I learned to actually make a difference in people’s lives.
By chance, I visited a stroke rehabilitation center, and watching patients struggle to recover really struck me. That was the moment I realized one of the true purposes of innovation: to help people recover, regain their independence, and improve their quality of life.
When I came home with the award, I was happy, of course. But soon after, I started asking myself a bigger question:
What’s the purpose of all this learning?
In 2012, I started the project with a few friends under the guidance of my supervisor. My supervisor actually advised me not to go into medical technology. Many people said the risks were too high, the timelines too long, and the chances of failure even higher.
But I asked myself:
If we’re not the ones to do it, who will?
Later, when my dad had a stroke, I experienced that journey even more personally. Walking with him through the challenges of recovery not only gave me a deeper understanding of the pain and struggle, but also inspired me to push harder in developing technologies that could ease that path for others.
That question kept echoing in my mind, and it became the reason I decided to keep going, even when the odds seemed stacked against me.
Given our education, experience, and knowledge, I felt we should at least try.
Techcare, which stands for “Technology that Cares”, is dedicated to developing rehabilitation technologies that help patients recover faster and regain their quality of life. What started as a single project eventually grew into a series of innovations that earned more than 30 awards, including the World Invention Award at the British Invention Show.
Over the past decade, Techcare has grown to serve over 100 institutional customers. Today, our technologies support thousands of patients, give therapists a better tools to reimagine rehabilitation. And that’s how Techcare Innovation was born.
Along the way, I kept shaping my thinking and expanding my perspective, publishing more than 20 papers, traveling to over 10 countries, and diving into hundreds of research works from around the world. Each step gave me a broader view of how innovation could truly make an impact.
For me, Techcare is not just a company, it’s a place for people who want to use their knowledge and skills to make a real difference in patients’ lives through technology.
Innovate to Empower Human Potential
Along the journey, I realized that no matter how advanced technology becomes, it is human ideas, creativity, and purpose that truly drive meaningful change.
Today, I also serve as a master trainer at CreaThink Global, a training company dedicated to cultivating new ways of thinking.
Through CreaThink, I deliver HRDC-certified training programs that help organizations unlock human creative potential, solve problems with structured frameworks, and lead with an innovative mindset.
From robotics labs to rehabilitation centers, from building technologies to training minds, I’ve learned that innovation is a timeless skill that can drives positive change in society.
None of this would have been possible without the encouragement, trust, and support of so many people along the way, and for that, I am truly grateful.
Innovation isn’t only about technology,
it’s about the mindset that drives change.
My mission is guided by one core principle: “innovate to empower human potential.”
Every step is a step forward, toward helping people live better, think differently, and reach their fullest potential.
One small step at a time, I believe that with the right purpose and unwavering determination, anything is possible.
And that… is what drives me every single day, to keep innovating, learning, and driving a meaningful impact.