The prospect of robots participating in every stage of production and machines operating fully automatically is gradually becoming a reality.
The pivotal moment of physical AI and next-generation robots
Traditionally, most industrial robots have been designed for repetitive tasks in controlled environments. However, the rise of physical AI is changing that. Robots are able to sense, reason, and make decisions in real-world environments that are much more dynamic and complex.
According to Professor Ho-Young Kim, Seoul National University (Korea), by co-designing algorithms with electronics, transmissions and morphology, physical AI allows the creation of safer, more agile and energy-efficient systems.
“This shift takes robots from task-specific automation tools to general-purpose platforms shaping how we build, learn, and care, with a societal impact comparable to the microprocessor and the Internet,” said Professor Kim.
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In the seminar on December 4 in Hanoi , Professor Ho-Young Kim will bring a completely new model in the field of robotics research. Photo: World Economic Forum. |
Sharing the same view, Professor Kurt Kremer, Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (Germany), said that intelligent automation and robots will significantly change the economy and daily life. For example, autonomous mobile robots (AMR) can operate flexibly in factories, while collaborative robots (cobots) have the ability to interact and have multi-industry applications, from service to medicine.
“Many tasks will be done faster and better, like medical image analysis or anything that involves advanced pattern recognition. This creates completely new insights and processes,” he said.
Professor Kim and Professor Kremer are two of the world’s leading scientists who will participate in the discussion on “Robots and Intelligent Automation” taking place on December 4 in Hanoi. As an expert in soft matter science, Professor Kremer is expected to bring more perspectives on the role of soft materials or polymers in the development of robots and automation systems.
Soft materials – from lightweight, durable structures to organic electronic compounds – could replace parts of conventional electronics, helping to reduce dependence on rare earths and limit environmental impact, he said. However, every new technology comes with risks that need to be identified early to proactively prevent.
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Professor Kurt Kremer, a pioneer in soft materials computational simulation research, appreciated the diversity of discussion topics at VinFuture. Photo: idw. |
Therefore, in addition to sharing new trends, scientists at the seminar will discuss challenges related to AI ethics and safety, to ensure the development of robot technology in a safe, humane and sustainable direction.
Opportunity for Vietnam to break through in the automation era
Despite the challenges, the new wave of technology is creating momentum for countries to innovate to adapt. According to Professor Kim, Vietnam possesses a flexible supply chain, large-scale laboratory infrastructure and an increasingly high-quality workforce - an ideal setting to translate physical AI research into applied solutions.
He believes that bringing together the world's leading experts in Hanoi will shorten the path from lab to factory, promote knowledge transfer and improve the capacity to deploy responsible technology in fast-growing economies.
“VinFuture’s connecting power can become a catalyst to form a sustainable relationship between academia - industry - policy, turning knowledge into practical value, contributing to Vietnam and the world,” he emphasized.
Professor Kremer also appreciated the diversity of the VinFuture Science and Technology Week, which brings together experts from many different fields: “The week creates a rare opportunity to exchange ideas and research perspectives, because most fields, from modern technology, medicine, to our daily lives, are influenced by the development of automation, electronics and robots”.
Understanding both the similarities and differences between fields will pave the way for many future breakthroughs, says Professor Kremer.
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