Humanoids
Schaeffler cooperates with VinDynamics
Schaeffler and VinDynamics, a company of the Vietnamese Vingroup, have agreed on a strategic partnership in the field of humanoid robotics. The collaboration focuses on the development and supply of planetary gearboxes, central components of actuators that act as muscles and joints and enable the movement of humanoids.
In addition, the two companies are jointly collecting robot and application-related data that will help to further improve the design and performance of the actuators and create the basis for future services such as predictive maintenance. The partnership marks Schaeffler's first cooperation with a humanoid manufacturer in the Asia/Pacific region. This complements the company's existing partnerships with manufacturers in Europe, China and the USA and further expands its global position in the humanoid ecosystem.
Maximilian Fiedler, Regional CEO Asia/Pacific at Schaeffler, says: "With pioneering technologies, we are making Schaeffler's innovative strength tangible. VinDynamics is an inspiring technology partner with a clearly defined and ambitious vision for humanoid robotics. By combining Schaeffler's decades of know-how in actuator and drive technologies with VinDynamics' expertise in developing next-generation robotic systems, we are convinced that this partnership will bring about significant technological advances and help shape the future use of humanoid robots."
La Manh Hung, President of VinDynamics, says: "We are very pleased to partner with Schaeffler, one of the world's leading companies in drive and motion technology, which is characterized by innovation and technical excellence. This partnership not only stands for the bundling of technological expertise, but also for a strategic alignment of visions. Both companies want to help shape the future of humanoid robotics. We are convinced that by combining our respective strengths, this collaboration will open up transformative opportunities and accelerate the transition of humanoid robots from research to practical applications in industry and everyday life."
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