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| VinMotion | |
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| General information | |
| Full name | VinMotion |
| Founded | Early 2025 |
| Parent company | Vingroup (51% ownership) |
| Technical director | Dr. Nguyen Trung Quan (Quan Nguyen) |
| Headquarters | Vietnam |
| Industry | Robotics, Embodied AI |
| Products | Humanoid robots |
| Charter capital | VND 1 trillion (~$38.5 million) |
| Website | vinmotion.net |
VinMotion is a Vietnamese robotics company and subsidiary of Vingroup that develops and manufactures general-purpose humanoid robots. Founded in early 2025 with a charter capital of approximately VND 1 trillion (about $38.5 million), VinMotion is responsible for creating the first humanoid robots made in Vietnam. The company's robots are initially being deployed at VinFast electric vehicle factories for tasks including component transportation and quality inspection, with plans to expand into logistics, healthcare, education, and home care.[1][2]
VinMotion is led technically by Dr. Nguyen Trung Quan (also known as Quan Nguyen), who holds a doctorate in mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University and serves as an assistant professor at the University of Southern California. The company represents a significant component of Vingroup's broader technology ecosystem, which includes VinAI, VinBrain, VinBigData, and VinES.[1][3]
VinMotion was established in early 2025 as part of Vingroup's strategic expansion into the robotics sector. Vingroup, Vietnam's largest private conglomerate led by chairman Pham Nhat Vuong (the country's first billionaire), provided the company with VND 1 trillion (approximately $38.5 million) in charter capital. The ownership structure allocates 51% to Vingroup, 24.5% to Pham Nhat Vuong personally, and the remaining shares to Vuong's two sons.[1][2]
VinMotion operates alongside two related Vingroup robotics entities: VinRobotics, which focuses on broader robotic automation, and VinDynamics, a newly formed subsidiary. Together, these companies form Vingroup's robotics ecosystem.[1]
VinMotion achieved a significant milestone by developing its first humanoid robot, the Motion 1, within approximately three months of the company's founding. The Motion 1 was publicly unveiled to Hanoi city leaders and received recognition as the first humanoid robot manufactured in Vietnam. Pham Nhat Vuong stated publicly that the robot serves as "proof that Vietnam can be a creator of cutting-edge technology, not just a consumer."[2][3]
The Motion 1 was designed for light-duty industrial tasks on factory floors, including material transport, visual inspection, and basic assembly support. Initial deployments were planned for VinFast electric vehicle factories.[2]
In late 2025 and early 2026, VinMotion unveiled its second-generation humanoid, the Motion 2, which featured significant improvements in capability, computing power, and autonomy. The Motion 2 demonstrated synchronized dancing routines with multiple robots, showcasing the company's multi-robot coordination technology.[4][5]
A partnership with Qualcomm was announced for the Motion 2, integrating the Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ10 processor for on-device AI and physical reasoning capabilities. VinMotion debuted the Motion 2 at CES 2026 in Las Vegas, marking the company's first major international showcase. Looking ahead, VinMotion announced plans to open an office in Southern California to accelerate development and deployment of its industrial humanoids.[4][6]
The Motion 1 is VinMotion's first-generation bipedal humanoid robot, designed for industrial deployment in factory environments.
| Specification | Motion 1 |
|---|---|
| Height | 175 cm (5 ft 9 in) |
| Weight | 70 kg (154 lbs) |
| Walking speed | Up to 2 m/s |
| Lifting capacity | Up to 40 kg |
| Sensors | Dual stereo depth cameras, ultrasonic sensors, 9-axis IMU |
| Interaction | Basic gestures and voice commands |
| Target applications | Material transport, visual inspection, basic assembly |
The Motion 1 is equipped with dual stereo depth cameras and ultrasonic sensors for environmental perception, along with dexterous handling capabilities for tools and packages. Its heavy-load lifting capacity of up to 40 kg makes it suitable for transporting components on factory floors. The robot is capable of walking, waving, and interacting through gestures, though it represents a relatively early-stage platform compared to the more advanced Motion 2.[2][3]
The Motion 2 is VinMotion's second-generation humanoid robot, representing a substantial upgrade in hardware, AI capabilities, and autonomy.
| Specification | Motion 2 |
|---|---|
| Height | 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Actuators | 31 smart motors (proprietary design) |
| Back lifting capacity | 40 kg (88 lbs) |
| Batteries | Two hot-swappable batteries |
| Operation | 24/7 with autonomous charging |
| Processor | Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ10 |
| AI capabilities | LLM, Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) |
| Languages | Vietnamese and English |
| Dexterous hands | Five-fingered design |
The Motion 2 was developed around a "3S" philosophy: Self-standing (autonomous recovery from falls), Self-charging (detecting low power and autonomously navigating to charging stations), and sustained operation. The robot demonstrates a natural humanlike walking gait and is capable of performing physical feats including lifting 40 kg with its back, chopping wood with its fist, performing backbends, and grabbing and throwing objects with its five-fingered hands.[4][5]
A key differentiator of the Motion 2 is its use of the Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ10 processor, which provides dedicated on-device AI and physical reasoning ("Physical AI") for real-time motion control. This enables the robot to adapt its movements in real time based on changes in load and terrain conditions.[4][6]
The Motion 2 also supports multi-robot synchronization, enabling coordinated operations between multiple units. VinMotion demonstrated this capability through synchronized dancing performances that attracted significant public attention.[5]
VinMotion's technical approach emphasizes on-device AI processing rather than cloud-dependent architectures. The partnership with Qualcomm provides the Motion 2 with dedicated silicon for physical reasoning, enabling real-time adaptation to environmental changes without network latency. This is particularly important for factory floor deployments where reliable connectivity cannot always be guaranteed.[4][6]
The company has developed multi-robot synchronization technology that allows multiple Motion 2 units to perform coordinated actions. This capability has applications beyond entertainment demonstrations, potentially enabling coordinated assembly line operations where multiple humanoid robots work in concert on complex manufacturing tasks.[5]
The Motion 2's 24/7 autonomous operation capability, enabled by its hot-swappable battery system and self-charging behavior, addresses a key practical requirement for industrial deployments. The robot can detect low battery levels and navigate to charging stations independently, reducing the need for human intervention in continuous operation scenarios.[4]
VinMotion's primary deployment target is VinFast, Vingroup's electric vehicle subsidiary. In the first phase, humanoid robots are being deployed in VinFast factories to support tasks such as transportation of components and quality inspection. This provides VinMotion with a large-scale, controlled environment for testing and iterating on its robots before broader market release.[1][2]
The partnership with Qualcomm provides VinMotion with access to purpose-built AI processors for robotics applications. The Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ10 chip powering the Motion 2 represents one of the first deployments of this processor in a commercial humanoid robot, positioning both companies in the emerging market for robotics-specific silicon.[4][6]
VinMotion plans to open an office in Southern California in 2026 to accelerate development and deployment of its industrial humanoids. The CES 2026 debut marked the company's first step toward the international market, signaling Vingroup's ambition to position Vietnam as a competitive player in the global humanoid robotics industry.[4]