VinMotion
VinMotion is a Vietnamese humanoid robotics company within the Vingroup ecosystem, set up in early 2025 in Hanoi to research, develop and apply multifunctional robots, with charter capital of 1 trillion Vietnamese dong (about US$38 million) and Vingroup holding 51 percent. It emerged in June 2025 with Motion 1, its first bipedal humanoid, designed for light industrial tasks such as material transport, visual inspection and basic assembly support on factory floors. Its humanoids performed at events in Hanoi in August 2025, watched by Party chief To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. In December 2025 it showed the second-generation Motion 2, a 1.78 m, 75 kg humanoid with 31 smart motors, two hot-swappable batteries and a Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ9 processor, able to walk, lift 40 kg on its back and use five-fingered hands. Series production was reported to start around CES 2026, with deployment in the Vingroup ecosystem including VinFast planned for the first half of 2026 and a California office planned.
💡Notable Achievement: VinMotion, 51 percent owned by Vingroup, showed Motion 1 in June 2025 and the 1.78 m, 75 kg Motion 2 in December 2025.
What Does VinMotion Do?
VinMotion is a Vingroup subsidiary in Hanoi, set up in early 2025, that builds the Motion humanoids.
“Vietnam's conglomerate-backed humanoid maker.”
Motion 2
31 smart motors, two hot-swappable batteries and five-fingered hands.
Vingroup Backing
Vingroup holds 51 percent.
Ecosystem Use
Planned deployment across the Vingroup ecosystem.
What Can VinMotion Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Factory transport, inspection and assembly support.
Material Transport
Motion 1 handles transport and inspection.
Heavy Lifting
Motion 2 lifted 40 kg in a demo.
VinMotion Robots
Showing 2 Humanoid Robots of 2 total models
Motion 2
By: VinMotion
Launched: 2026
The Motion 2 is a second-generation full-size bipedal humanoid robot from VinMotion, engineered for industrial applications with advanced on-device AI via Qualcomm Dragonwing IQ10 processor. It excels in dynamic balance, enabling stable heavy lifting up to 40kg, self-recovery from falls, and complex motions like karate chops, backbends, and precise grasping with five-fingered hands. Featuring a natural human-like gait, faster walking speed, and greater agility than its predecessor, Motion 2 supports autonomous charging, battery swapping, and 24/7 operation. Designed for factories and warehouses, it integrates multi-language interaction, AI-driven motion planning, and human-in-the-loop supervision for safe, scalable deployment in logistics, material handling, visual inspections, and assembly tasks, pushing boundaries in physical AI and humanoid scalability
Motion 1
By: VinMotion
Launched: 2025
Motion 1 is VinMotion's pioneering bipedal humanoid robot, introduced as Vietnam's first fully functional model, showcasing advanced synchronization technology for fluid, human-like movements. Standing approximately 170 cm tall, it excels in dynamic bipedal locomotion, enabling natural walking, dancing, and agile maneuvers with precise gait control. Equipped with high-torque joints and multi-DOF arms, it performs complex tasks like object manipulation and coordinated performances. Key features include visual processing for obstacle avoidance, IMU-based balancing for stability on varied surfaces, and reinforcement learning for adaptive behaviors. Designed for entertainment, research, and light industrial applications, Motion 1 demonstrates impressive speed up to 2 m/s, robust carrying capacity, and seamless multi-robot synchronization, marking a milestone in affordable, high-performance humanoid robotics from Vietnam.
VinMotion Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
Motion 1 bipedal humanoid emerges
VinMotion, a Vingroup subsidiary with about US$39 million of initial funding, shows Motion 1, its first bipedal humanoid.
Source: mikekalil.com
Vingroup forms VinDynamics for humanoid production
Vingroup announces a further humanoid company, VinDynamics, alongside VinMotion and VinRobotics.
Source: theinvestor.vn
Motion 2 second-generation humanoid unveiled
VinMotion unveils Motion 2, a refined humanoid that walks, lifts 40 kg and uses five-fingered hands.
Source: mikekalil.com
VinMotion Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes VinMotion Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Large corporate backing.
- ✓Captive deployment opportunities.
Core Strategic Focus
Series production and a California office.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •No published pricing.
- •Product is new.
VinMotion vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Target Factory
- Motion 2 (VinMotion)
- VinFast EV Gigafactory
- Walker S1 (UBTECH)
- NIO / BYD / Geely
- Figure 02
- BMW Spartanburg
- Apollo (Apptronik)
- Mercedes-Benz
Form Factor
- Motion 2 (VinMotion)
- Bipedal Humanoid
- Walker S1 (UBTECH)
- Bipedal Humanoid
- Figure 02
- Bipedal Humanoid
- Apollo (Apptronik)
- Bipedal Humanoid
Degrees of Freedom
- Motion 2 (VinMotion)
- 38 DoF
- Walker S1 (UBTECH)
- 41 DoF
- Figure 02
- 40+ DoF
- Apollo (Apptronik)
- 30+ DoF
Parent Backing
- Motion 2 (VinMotion)
- Vingroup (Vietnam)
- Walker S1 (UBTECH)
- UBTECH (Public China)
- Figure 02
- Figure AI / Tech Syndicate
- Apollo (Apptronik)
- Apptronik / Tech Syndicate
| Strategic Dimension | Motion 2 (VinMotion) | Walker S1 (UBTECH) | Figure 02 | Apollo (Apptronik) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Target Factory | VinFast EV Gigafactory | NIO / BYD / Geely | BMW Spartanburg | Mercedes-Benz |
| Form Factor | Bipedal Humanoid | Bipedal Humanoid | Bipedal Humanoid | Bipedal Humanoid |
| Degrees of Freedom | 38 DoF | 41 DoF | 40+ DoF | 30+ DoF |
| Parent Backing | Vingroup (Vietnam) | UBTECH (Public China) | Figure AI / Tech Syndicate | Apptronik / Tech Syndicate |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Vingroup
Holds 51 percent of VinMotion.
Ownership & Acquisition History
Holds 51 percent of VinMotion.
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
VinMotion Headquarters
HQHanoi, Hanoi, Vietnam
Articles & Industry News
Showing 2 recent articles and news updates about VinMotion
Vietnam's Motion 2 Robot Conquers CES With Autonomous Battery Swapping
News about Motion 2
VinMotion Motion 1 Wows Hanoi Leaders, Deploys in VinFast Factories
News about Motion 1
Frequently Asked Questions
8 AnswersVerified answers, company specifications, and deployment details about VinMotion
What is VinMotion?
VinMotion is a Vingroup subsidiary in Hanoi, set up in early 2025, that develops multifunctional and humanoid robots, including the Motion 1 and Motion 2 humanoids.
Who owns VinMotion?
Vingroup, Vietnam's largest conglomerate led by chairman Pham Nhat Vuong, holds a 51 percent stake in VinMotion, which has charter capital of 1 trillion dong.
What is the VinMotion Motion 2?
Motion 2 is VinMotion's second-generation humanoid, 1.78 m and 75 kg with 31 smart motors, two hot-swappable batteries and five-fingered hands, shown in December 2025.
What is the VinMotion Motion 1?
Motion 1 is VinMotion's first bipedal humanoid, shown in June 2025 for light industrial tasks such as material transport, visual inspection and assembly support.
How is VinMotion different from VinRobotics?
Both belong to Vingroup. VinRobotics, formed in late 2024, focuses on industrial automation, while VinMotion, formed in 2025, focuses on multifunctional and humanoid robots.
Where will Motion 2 be used?
VinMotion planned to deploy Motion 2 in the Vingroup ecosystem, including VinFast, in the first half of 2026, for service and industrial applications.
Who leads VinMotion's robotics work?
The VinMotion robotics division has been reported to be led by Quan Nguyen, who holds a mechanical engineering doctorate from Carnegie Mellon and is an assistant professor at USC.
How much does the Motion 2 cost?
VinMotion has not published a price for Motion 2, which is being produced first for use inside the Vingroup ecosystem.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
Compiled from verified corporate filings, official VinMotion datasheets, and robotics engineering registries. Information has been verified against official manufacturer documentation. For commercial procurement or proprietary integrations, contact the manufacturer directly.