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The Motion 2 humanoid robot continues to demonstrate strong stability, maintaining balance even when subjected to external forces, according to a new video released by VinMotion, a subsidiary of Vingroup.
The video, which runs for more than a minute, shows the robot standing on its own, walking, running, and moving across uneven terrain and slopes. It also highlights Motion 2’s ability to remain upright despite strong disturbances, underscoring what VinMotion describes as superior stability.
In the comments, some viewers expressed surprise at the pace of development. Nguyen Nguyet Phuong wrote: “VinMotion’s robot is improving daily. Compared to the world, there is still much to research, develop, and perfect.”
VinMotion’s progress comes as VinDynamics, another technology company under Vingroup, previously announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Schaeffler, a motion technology group based in Germany.
Under the agreement, VinDynamics and Schaeffler will collaborate to research, develop, and optimize core components for humanoid robots, including robot drive joints and motors. The partners plan to evaluate and refine prototypes developed by Schaeffler, focusing on mechanical, transmission, and hardware specifications, while also considering materials, tolerances, and scalable production.
VinDynamics will conduct technical assessments and optimize control software to ensure compatibility and effective integration with the proposed systems. After commercial operation begins, the partners are expected to continue joint work in simulation, verification, and product improvement, using real-world data to optimize design and enhance system performance.
Earlier, at the “Robot and Intelligent Automation” forum during VinFuture 2025 Science and Technology Week in early December 2025, Dr. Nguyen Trung Quan, Chief Scientist of VinMotion, said Motion 2 represents a larger leap than Motion 1, with a goal of delivering mobility that surpasses that of an ordinary person.
Quan said the company set three key criteria during the design process to support 24/7 operation: the robot can self-stand up if knocked down; it can replace or charge its battery when needed; and both the hardware and the overall system must remain stable and operational for long hours without interruption.
“Our goal is to develop humanoid robots that are increasingly flexible, intelligent, and versatile so they can gradually enter life across various sectors—from service and industry to household assistance,” Quan said. “This is a big objective, but now is a golden time to dream about it.”
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