Automatic convenience stores, automatic vending shops and robot-waiters at cafes do not exist only in developed countries. They have also appeared in Vietnam and are designed by Vietnamese.

Vietnam is believed to be a very attractive market for the world’s robot manufacturers as more and more local enterprises are using robots and speeding up automation in their production.

VietNamNet Bridge - After designing multifunctional robots and winning prizes, Pham Viet Anh has decided to try to commercialize his products.

Only one hospital in Vietnam was equipped with surgical robots in 2014, but the figure had increased to four by the end of 2017.

VietNamNet Bridge - The fourth industrial revolution, which is a hot topic in Vietnam, has brought unprecedented economic benefits to many businesses.

The robot, which is compact, highly mobile and able to move freely across canals, rivers and lakes to pick up rubbish and hyacinth, was made by two university students.

As the inventor of many agricultural machines used widely in Vietnam, Pham Van Hat still cannot obtain patents.

The 4.0 industrial revolution is expected to help increase productivity significantly, but the product cycle will be shorter with the appearance of intelligent factories.

VietNamNet Bridge - The market of technological solutions is expanding with the launch of products by pioneering IT firms.

VietNamNet Bridge - More than 35 percent of businesses said they are preparing for the 4.0 industrial revolution and are ready for it, a survey by Vinasa found. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Production of the “five degrees of freedom” (DOF) robot created by Le Anh Kiet from Robotics Vietnam Company cost half of imports that sell for VND450 million in the market.

VietNamNet Bridge - Millions of textile & garment and footwear workers could be replaced with robots in the future. 

VietNamNet Bridge - With the development of automation technology, many unskilled workers are expected to be replaced by robots on production lines.

VietNamNet Bridge - Artificial intelligence now plays an increasingly important role in enterprises’ operation as it helps increase productivity, thus optimizing profit. However, Vietnamese businesses still hesitate to invest in it.

 A Belgian hospital has just welcomed its newest staff member: Pepper, a humanoid robot that speaks 19 languages.

The Central Children’s Hospital has successfully conducted robotic laparoscopy surgery on children. This has been hailed as a breakthrough and great achievement of Vietnamese medical science. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Students from Duy Tan University have created a robot that helps people cross the streets in Da Nang. 

 DiscoRobo, a new-generation hi-tech toy made in Vietnam, will be sold on the domestic market at a cost of VND499,000/unit as of August 25.

 Swiss researchers said Monday they have created a small four-legged, high-speed robot that runs like a cat in a bid to create a new breed of robots for use in search and rescue operations.