On the afternoon of October 15th, Associate Professor Huynh Dang Chinh, Vice Director of Hanoi University of Science and Technology, spoke with a reporter from Thanh Nien Newspaper about the results of a meeting to review the incident where the Hanoi University of Science and Technology logo was pasted over and completely covered the logo and labels of a Chinese robot manufacturer. According to Associate Professor Chinh, the university considers this an "unintentional" error.
Visitors to the A80 exhibition were impressed with the bipedal robot showcased by Hanoi University of Science and Technology.
PHOTO: NGUYEN HANH
"Mark the property!"
The meeting included stakeholders, including the Science and Technology Department, which is responsible for bringing the equipment to the A80 exhibition, and representatives from businesses affiliated with Hanoi University of Technology, RPMEC (RPMEC is the unit that developed new features on the TRON 1 bipedal robot from LimX, China).
The meeting clarified three issues. Firstly, the origin and intended use of the equipment. Secondly, the affixing of a paper label with the Hanoi University of Technology logo over the manufacturer's logo and labels. Thirdly, the responsibilities of the relevant officials and units.
Regarding the second issue, the school acknowledges it as an unfortunate incident, but also explains that affixing the school logo sticker was simply for the purpose of "marking" the property. This was a mistake, but unintentional, not deliberate.
According to Associate Professor Chinh, the robot is displayed in the area showcasing the learning, practice, and research and development conditions for lecturers and students. This area involves participation from many different training institutions and organizations.
"During a long exhibition with a large number of visitors, many units marked their exhibits for management and preservation. The exhibition staff of Hanoi University of Science and Technology used paper labels bearing the university's logo to affix to all exhibits, including the bipedal robot, for management and preservation. At that time, there was an oversight in affixing the paper label to the bipedal robot in the position of the product's logo," Associate Professor Chinh said.
Associate Professor Chinh also shared: "Although there were brochures introducing the robot's features at the exhibition area, the use of paper labels with the Hanoi University of Technology logo for marking and preservation unfortunately led to misunderstandings among some visitors. The university sincerely thanks the readers of Thanh Nien Newspaper for their concern and feedback, and we will seriously consider and learn from this experience for similar events."
Accidental violation
In response to a reporter from Thanh Nien Newspaper's question about whether the act of pasting the Hanoi University of Technology logo over the manufacturer's logo, even if "accidental," constituted a violation of the integrity principles of the exhibition staff, Associate Professor Chinh stated that the university did not perceive any such violation.
According to Associate Professor Chinh, information about the bipedal robot was presented at the exhibition area. Specifically, the presentation stated that this is a bipedal robot with legally imported mechanical parts for the purpose of development, training, research, and technology transfer.
Based on imported bipedal robots, a research team led by lecturers from Hanoi University of Science and Technology has developed new control algorithms, giving the robots new features, with specific results such as: improved stability when moving on complex terrain; increased adaptability to changing heights; and developing algorithms to help the robot climb curved stairs.
In the training process, the research team developed software and professional materials, enabling instructors and students to directly program, integrate AI, and control motion. The exhibition space is located in the area displaying products related to student training and practical exercises, not for commercialization of technology products.
Regarding point number 3, Associate Professor Chinh stated that the leadership of Hanoi University of Science and Technology has severely criticized the relevant departments for the negligence in affixing asset marking stickers to the manufacturer's logo on the bipedal robot. Hanoi University of Science and Technology has also reported the matter to the competent authorities.
However, Associate Professor Chinh did not respond to Thanh Nien Newspaper regarding specific responsibilities or how the relevant officials would be handled. According to Associate Professor Chinh, the exhibition lasted for several days, with officials rotating shifts, each shift having many people on duty. Therefore, it was difficult to determine who committed the "marking" act and in which shift.
"The team unintentionally violated the rules. When affixing the school's logo sticker to the artifacts, they chose the most convenient and quickest method. Therefore, when affixing the sticker to the bipedal robot, they accidentally placed it in an easily recognizable and accessible location, not intentionally covering the manufacturer's logo," Associate Professor Chinh said.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/robot-trung-quoc-gan-logo-dh-bach-khoa-ha-noi-chi-don-gian-la-danh-dau-tai-san-185251015162058803.htm
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