VinMotion makes a splash with 100% Made in Vietnam humanoid robot

This is the performance of VinMotion robot at the 32nd anniversary of Vingroup Corporation.

The first 100% Made in Vietnam humanoid robot

The online community has been excited in recent days with a video recording the first 100% Made in Vietnam humanoid robots appearing on stage and dancing to music in perfect synchronization. This is a product that VinMotion (Vingroup's robot company) is fully autonomous in research, development, design and production.

What surprised the public the most was that this was not a simulation video or a staged performance, but a completely live demo, performed in front of more than 1,000 spectators. Notably, the robots operated smoothly, maintained precise distances and were balanced in every movement, in a closed hall filled with Wi-Fi-connected mobile devices that could interfere with the signal - considered "contraindicated" for robots.

Mr. Nguyen Trung Quan, Chairman of VinMotion, shared: “We master the entire process from mechanics, electronics to software, without importing prototypes from any company. Every detail is manufactured in Vietnam by Vietnamese engineers. This achievement was achieved in less than 7 months since its establishment, a speed that can be considered a record compared to the world average.”

According to Mr. Quan, to achieve a smooth performance, each robot must both recognize its surroundings and process sensor data to maintain position, balance, and rhythm in real time. This requires simultaneous optimization of four factors: Hardware, motion control software, network infrastructure, and real-time processing algorithms.

Any small mistake from one robot can ruin the whole show. So keeping all the robots in near perfect sync in real-world conditions rather than in a lab is a huge technical challenge. That’s why most companies around the world choose to perform with single robots or with human intervention, rather than letting the “full lineup” go on stage.

A key factor in VinMotion’s success is its team of engineers. The company has gathered many Vietnamese robotics talents from around the world to participate in the project. Mr. Nguyen Trung Quan himself is a leading expert in robotics, having received an excellent doctorate from Carnegie Mellon University (USA) - the world’s leading school in robotics, participating in the famous MIT Cheetah robot development project and teaching at the University of Southern California (top 10 in technology in the US).

“I am convinced by Vingroup Chairman Pham Nhat Vuong’s vision, great aspirations and desire to do good things for the country. At the same time, I realize that this is the ideal time for Vietnam to enter the global humanoid robot race, when the market is still new and the competition is huge,” said Dr. Nguyen Trung Quan.

The race of tens of billions of dollars and opportunities for Vietnam

Humanoid robots, or humanoid robots, are considered one of the most promising technological fields of the 21st century. With the ability to simulate human gait, gestures and even interactions, humanoid robots are expected to participate in many industries: from industrial production, logistics, customer service to healthcare, education and even dangerous tasks in harsh environments.

Big names like Boston Dynamics (USA), Tesla… with the Optimus project, Figure AI, Agility Robotics or Engineered Arts (UK) are investing billions of dollars to develop a new generation of humanoid robots. According to Goldman Sachs' forecast, the humanoid robot market could reach a value of more than 150 billion USD by 2035, with robots being put into operation as an indispensable part of the global workforce.

However, the industry is still in its infancy, with few commercial products and no common standards for technology. This is a rare gap for emerging technology countries, such as Vietnam, to step in and even lead in certain areas.

According to Mr. Nguyen Trung Quan, Vietnam has the advantage of much lower production costs than the US, and does not have the product trust issues that some other countries do. “This allows Vietnam to deploy quickly, test flexibly and optimize solutions at a superior speed,” he said.

Currently, in addition to performance capabilities, VinMotion's robots are equipped with basic movement, object recognition and interaction features, a foundation for expanding into practical applications. In the near future, VinMotion's humanoid robots may appear in factories, warehouses, act as receptionists at hotels, shopping malls or perform dangerous tasks instead of humans. VinMotion representatives said that this product may be launched by the end of this year.

Source: https://znews.vn/vinmotion-gay-tieng-vang-voi-humanoid-robot-100-make-in-vietnam-post1576348.html