Learn to "live with" robots

At the 80th Anniversary of National Achievements Exhibition held at the National Exhibition Center (Dong Anh, Hanoi ), humanoid robots became the center of attention of many visitors. The machines can move, greet, even talk and interact directly with humans, making visitors unable to hide their excitement.

Multi-field applications

Prominent among them is the humanoid robot developed by VinRobotics, displayed at its own booth and in the exhibition space of the Ministry of Science and Technology .

This robot walks, waves and chats with visitors. In addition, many 6-level rotating robot arms are also introduced, which can take on high-precision jobs such as cutting and industrial welding.

Not only VinRobotics, the Institute of Physics under the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology also brought to the exhibition "Made in Vietnam" products, including humanoid robots that can move, move their hands and interact via touch screens. Some industrial robot arms have been practically applied in production. Vietnam Electricity Group (EVN) introduced a robot with a special shape, specializing in monitoring the status of electrical equipment in factories. This robot can move along a predetermined route, using cameras and sensors to record indicators and send data to the center, helping to reduce risks to humans in dangerous environments.

A robot with a special shape of Vietnam Electricity Group - EVN. This is an automatic machine that monitors the working status of electrical equipment, used in some factories of EVN, to replace humans in jobs in dangerous environments and requiring high precision. The robot can follow a pre-set route, using cameras and sensors to determine the index of the equipment and report to the center.

Học cách — People enjoy experiencing Vingroup's humanoid robot at the exhibition celebrating 80 years of national achievements. Photo: HOANG TRIEU

Some private enterprises also introduced humanoid robots for demonstration purposes. At the booth of Misa Joint Stock Company, the "receptionist" robot impressed with its flexible mobility and basic communication. Although not yet applied in practice, these robots still made viewers excited. Two "special receptionists" at the exhibition area of the Ministry of Ethnic Minorities and Religions also attracted no less attention, as they continuously greeted and interacted with visitors.

Interacting with the humanoid robot at the exhibition, Mr. Nguyen Duc Long (living in Hanoi) said he was very impressed by the product's flexible dialogue and movements. "Previously, I thought robots like this only appeared in Japan or Korea. In Vietnam, with the pioneering of leading enterprises, I believe that in the next few years, robots can effectively support the field of hospital examination and treatment or customer care services" - Mr. Long shared. Ms. Pham Thu Hang (living in Hanoi) commented: "Although it is still at a basic level, it is clear that Vietnam is catching up with global technology trends. This is a positive signal, affirming the production capacity of domestic enterprises".

Improve accuracy and efficiency

Mr. Lu Vincent The Hung, founder and CEO of EduX Global Institute Joint Stock Company, commented: "Although it is currently only developed at a basic level and focused on demonstration, this is an important first step, opening up prospects for practical applications in the fields of healthcare, education and services."

According to the forecast of IMARC Group - a global market research and management consulting company based in India, the size of the robot market in Vietnam will reach about 266 million USD in 2024 and may increase to 458.7 million USD in 2033, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6% in the period 2025-2033. IMARC believes that the need for automation, requirements for precision, safety in hazardous environments and the trend of long-term cost optimization will continue to be important drivers. In particular, the combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning will create a more complete generation of robots, capable of handling complex tasks, expanding applications from manufacturing, logistics to healthcare in Vietnam.

From a technical perspective, Mr. Duong Quang Huy, application engineer of Ascendas Systems, said that industrial robots in the past were mainly repetitive, narrow-range, and lacked interaction. Today, semi-automatic robots are more flexible, can cooperate directly with humans, collect and process data, and coordinate smoothly in smart production lines.

However, the biggest challenge today is how to make robots feel the environment and make decisions on their own instead of relying entirely on manual programming. Mr. Huy believes that the new trend will be visual models, allowing robots to automatically generate code and integrate workflows, thereby saving time, improving accuracy and efficiency.

According to experts, the future trend is clearly that robots, especially when combined with AI, will increasingly participate in life and production. However, not all businesses can apply it immediately. Therefore, investing in robots needs to be carefully considered in terms of scale, demand and feasibility, avoiding following trends to limit waste not only in terms of money but also in terms of business resources.

Workers must improve themselves.

According to Mr. Lu Vincent The Hung, robots cannot completely replace humans but only play a symbiotic role, taking on dangerous or repetitive tasks, thereby helping people focus on creative and higher-value tasks. At the same time, businesses should see robots as a tool to increase productivity, instead of aiming to cut staff. "Given the rapid development of robots, workers need to proactively improve their knowledge of engineering and technology, continuously practice their skills to avoid falling behind and assert their position in the modern production environment," Mr. Hung emphasized.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/hoc-cach-song-chung-voi-robot-196250906211535144.htm