Giant dragon made from robotic arms for the 2024 Lunar New Year

(Dan Tri) - The giant dragon models decorating the occasion of the Year of the Dragon 2024 are made of foam, in addition to the skillful hands of workers, there is also the support of robotic arms.

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There is still more than a month to go until the Lunar New Year 2024, but dozens of workers at a mascot model factory (Long Phuoc ward, Thu Duc city) are busy completing giant dragon models in time to serve customers.

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This year’s mascot is the dragon, a legendary animal with a rather complex shape, with many different shapes depending on the region and cultural period. According to the factory representative, with complex shapes and diverse shapes and sizes, the factory chose the main material as foam covered with a composite layer on the outside. This type of material is easy to shape, low cost, and highly durable, so it is favored by many customers.

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From large foam blocks, workers will cut and shape them according to the requirements and designs of each customer.

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Mr. Phan Chi Linh, production manager of the mascot workshop, said that this year the workshop's design and construction team has researched and created many new, unique and more diverse dragon mascot models.

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"Some have the strong features of Asian dragons, but some are stylized, shaped with wings like Western dragons or shaped cutely in anime (Japanese animation) style. In particular, the workshop is constructing some giant dragon models with dimensions of up to 5m high and 10m long," said Mr. Linh.

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After sketching, large foam blocks are shaped by workers using cutting machines. Then, the model parts will be trimmed to make them sharp and assembled.

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For some large, complex dragon models, the factory will use a robotic arm to work. Using a robotic arm to serve the mascot production process will save manpower, the robot can work continuously for many hours, ensuring progress and accuracy.

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The production unit is using three robotic arms to assist in creating the giant dragon mascot models of 2024.

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The largest dragon mascot currently in production is the Asian dragon, which is 5m high and 10m long. The rough parts are now complete, and some parts are being assembled together and then colored.

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Due to its large size, to avoid damage during transportation, the dragon's parts will be crafted separately, then transported to the customer, and at the display site, the factory's team of workers will assemble the parts together to create a complete dragon.

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The coloring stage for models and mascot statues requires concentration and meticulousness, the aesthetics of the product is also determined by this stage.

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Other stages are supported by machines, but coloring the model requires meticulousness and skill from the painter's hands.

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According to the factory, there are two production periods of models a year, the peak being Christmas and Lunar New Year because people's demand increases at this time. During peak times, the factory has to mobilize about 100 employees to work hard every day, even having to work overtime to meet the delivery schedule for customers.

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In addition to dragon mascot models, the production unit also accepts to make many other decorative models according to customer requirements. Typically, models of Lac Long Quan, Au Co, banh chung, banh giay, carp, god of wealth...

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