This paper provides an updated review on fast biomass pyrolysis reactors for bio-oil production in Shandong University of Technology. The technologies that were developed include horizontal entrained bed (HEB), fluidized bed (FB), down flow tuber reactor (DFTR), double concentric cylinder rotary reactor (DCCRR) and new type down flow tube reactor (N-DFTR). The patented DFTR, DCCRR and N-DFTR in China were developed based on the technology of direct heat exchange between hot solid heat carriers and biomass particles during both of the particles flowing in a mixed condition. The process and characteristics of each reactor were discussed in this topic. Contrasting to conventional reactors, the DFTR, DCCRR and N-DFTR are promising technologies due to their characteristics of high solid-liquid conversion rate, energy self-sufficient, easy operation and scaling up.