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VinDynamics, a technology company within Vingroup, has signed a memorandum of understanding with German technology group Schaeffler to develop core mechanical components and support the groundwork for Vingroup’s humanoid-robot ecosystem to move toward mass production. The agreement focuses on joint research and optimization of precision mechanical parts, including drive joints and motor systems, intended to underpin humanoid robots.
Under the memorandum, VinDynamics will carry out technical assessments and refine its control software so it can integrate smoothly with hardware prototypes developed by Schaeffler. The stated objective is to align the resulting designs with industrial-scale production standards.
The signing comes as Vingroup accelerates the commercialization of humanoid robots through its internal technology ecosystem.
In 2025, Vingroup introduced two generations of humanoid robots, Motion 1 and Motion 2. The prototypes integrate a Physical AI platform and more than 30 motors controlled in real time. Vingroup says the robots demonstrate full-body mobility and near-human speed.
The group also reports self-sufficiency of over 90% of core technologies, spanning both hardware and software. Vingroup further states that it has optimized designs to reduce the material bill of materials (BOM) costs by more than 50%, with the goal of placing the robots into industrial production by the end of 2026.
Founded in September 2025, VinDynamics specializes in research and development for humanoid robots. The VinDynamics-Schaeffler collaboration is positioned as a strategic step to address the mechanical hardware challenges that the company says are a prerequisite before bringing products such as Motion 2 to mass production within Vingroup’s roadmap.
Schaeffler brings eight decades of experience in motion technology. By the end of fiscal year 2025, the group reported net revenue of EUR 23.49 billion, operating through a network of 250 facilities and employing 110,000 people worldwide.
VinDynamics Chairman La Manh Hung said: “We highly value the collaboration with Schaeffler — one of the world's leading motion-technology groups with proven capabilities. This is not only a technology collaboration but a strategic partnership, where both sides share a vision for the future of humanoid robots. We believe this collaboration will unlock numerous breakthroughs and drive forward the application of humanoid robots in both life and industry.”
Schaeffler Asia-Pacific CEO Maximilian Fiedler added: “VinDynamics is a promising technology partner with a clear vision in humanoid robotics. Our collaboration demonstrates Schaeffler's commitment to supporting pioneering enterprises to push innovation. We believe the combination of Schaeffler's decades of motion technology and VinDynamics' robot-development capabilities will yield important progress, not only in technology but also in how robots are applied in the future.”
After the initial commercialization phase, the two parties plan to continue jointly leveraging real-world data to model and improve system performance.
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