Summary:

 

Motion 1 is the flagship humanoid robot from VinMotion, a Vietnamese robotics company linked to VinFast. Launched in June 2025, it represents Vietnam’s first serious humanoid entry, designed for industrial deployment, logistics, and customer-facing roles. Motion 1 emphasizes fluid motion, precision navigation, and dexterous manipulation, positioning Vietnam as a new “China Plus One” destination for robotics innovation.

 

Editorial:

 

Motion 1 is built for real-world utility rather than just demonstration. Its design integrates human-in-the-loop AI, allowing operators to supervise tasks while the robot learns and adapts. This ensures safe, reliable execution in factories, warehouses, and service environments.  

 

The robot’s navigation system enables obstacle avoidance, stair climbing, and recovery from falls. Its manipulation system supports fine motor tasks, from handling parcels to customer service gestures. With a sleek, human-centric design, Motion 1 balances industrial strength with public-facing appeal.  

 

Vietnam’s launch of Motion 1 signals its ambition to become a global robotics hub, competing with China, the U.S., and Europe. By combining affordability, agility, and scalability, Motion 1 is positioned as both a symbol of national innovation and a practical industrial tool.

 

Specifications:

 

Dimensions & Build

- Height: ~170 cm   

- Weight: Not published  

- Design Intent: Vietnam’s first full humanoid for industrial, entertainment, and research use  

- Construction:  

  - Full bipedal humanoid frame  

  - High‑torque joint system  

  - Multi‑DOF arms  

- Developer: VinMotion (Vietnam)  

- Debut: June 2025 (public launch) 

 

Mobility

- Locomotion: Full bipedal walking and running  

- Max Speed: 2 m/s   

- Capabilities:  

  - Natural, fluid gait  

  - Dancing and synchronized multi‑robot routines  

  - Agile maneuvers  

  - IMU‑based balancing on varied surfaces  

  - Obstacle avoidance via visual processing  

 

Note: No incline, step‑height, or turning‑radius metrics published.

 

Degrees of Freedom

- Total DOF: Not published  

- Arms: Multi‑DOF humanoid arms  

- Hands: Not published  

- Legs: Full bipedal DOF  

 

Actuation

- Actuator Type: High‑torque electric joints  

- Capabilities:  

  - Smooth, human‑like motion  

  - Synchronized multi‑robot movement  

  - Precision gait control  

 

Note: No torque values or joint‑speed specifications published.

 

Manipulation

- Capabilities:  

  - Object handling  

  - Coordinated performance tasks  

  - Light industrial manipulation  

  - Customer‑facing interaction  

 

Note: No payload or grip‑force data published.

 

Perception & Sensors

Confirmed capabilities:

- Visual processing for obstacle avoidance  

- IMU‑based balancing  

- Environmental awareness  

 

Note: No camera resolution, FOV, LiDAR type, or IMU specifications published.

 

Compute & AI

- AI System: Reinforcement learning + adaptive behavior stack  

- Capabilities:  

  - Adaptive locomotion  

  - Multi‑robot synchronization  

  - Real‑time perception‑action integration  

  - Human‑like movement learning  

 

Note: No CPU/GPU/TOPS or memory specifications published.

 

Battery & Power

- Power Source: Electric  

- Runtime: Not published  

- Charging: Not published  

 

Connectivity

- Real‑time control  

- Multi‑robot synchronization interface  

 

Note: No Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth/5G details published.

 

Applications

- Entertainment and performance  

- Research and development  

- Light industrial tasks  

- Customer‑facing roles  

- Robotics education  

 

Pricing

- $79,999

 

VinMotion has NOT published:  

- Weight  

- Payload  

- Grip force  

- Joint torque  

- Joint speed  

- Camera resolution  

- Depth‑sensor specifications  

- IMU specifications  

- Battery capacity  

- Runtime  

- Charge time  

- Environmental ratings (IP, temperature, humidity)  

- Step height  

- Max incline  

- Turning radius  

 

Image: @MikeKalil

 

Company Source:

 

- VinMotion – Official Site  

https://vinmotion.net/  

 

- Humanoid Press – Motion‑1 Database Entry  

https://humanoid.press/database/database-motion-1/  

 

Key News & Coverage:

 

- VinMotion Motion‑1 Humanoid Robot to Work at VinFast  

https://mikekalil.com/blog/vinmotion-humanoid-robot/