School of Mechanical and Automotive Engineering, HaUI signed a strategic partnership at the first Vietnam Embodied AI Conference: Pioneering breakthroughs in high-level human resources training

On October 2nd , 2026, at the National Innovation Center (NIC) Hoa Lac, within the framework of the National Innovation Day 2026, the first Vietnam Embodied AI Conference officially took place with the theme "The New Productivity Era of Embodied AI: Vietnam - Southeast Asia's Pillar". The event was co-organized by NIC, AGIBOT, Great Education Technology Group, and ECOLIV Technology.

The SMAE, HaUI is one of three educational and training institutions in Vietnam selected to attend and sign a strategic partnership at the conference, affirming its pioneering position in training high-level human resources to meet the demands of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. The conference gathered over 600 delegates, including leaders of central and local ministries, departments, and sectors; representatives of domestic and foreign enterprises; research institutes, and over 20 universities and colleges. This is an important forum to discuss new development trends of artificial intelligence, especially the transition from digital space to physical environment through Embodied AI, opening up breakthroughs in labor productivity and industrial innovation.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hoang Tien Dung – Rector of the SMAE in the conference

According to reports published at the conference, the global AI market is forecasted to grow from 539.5 billion USD in 2026 to 3,497.3 billion USD by 2033, with a compound annual growth rate of 30.6%. In addition, research by Morgan Stanley (May 2025) shows that the global humanoid robot market could reach a scale of 5 trillion USD by 2050 with more than a billion robots deployed in industrial and commercial sectors.

Embodied AI is considered the next step of artificial intelligence as it combines AI's cognitive, data processing, and decision-making capabilities with physical interaction capabilities through robots and smart devices. At the conference, delegates directly experienced many advanced technological solutions demonstrated by AGIBOT, including humanoid robots, quadruped robots, wheeled autonomous robots, and Embodied AI systems applied in education, scientific research, and industrial production. These practical demonstrations showcased the tremendous potential of Embodied AI in optimizing production processes, improving labor efficiency, and promoting digital transformation across many fields.

Humanoid robot performing at the event

Within the framework of the conference, representatives of Great Education Technology Group, ECOLIV Technology, AGIBOT, and through the connection of NIC, discussed the orientation of bringing Embodied AI technology into education, research, and training in Vietnam. The Parties agreed to strengthen cooperation between enterprises, educational institutions, and research institutes to create conditions for lecturers, students, and scientists to access, research, and apply new-generation robotics technologies.

The highlight of the event was the strategic partnership signing ceremony between Great Education Technology Group and the SMAE, HaUI. The School is one of three educational institutions in Vietnam participating in this partnership signing. According to the agreement, the Parties will implement many important cooperative contents such as building advanced training programs, developing joint laboratories, training and improving the capacity of the teaching staff, organizing practical activities for students, while coordinating the implementation of scientific research and technology transfer projects in the field of Embodied AI and smart robots.

Signing of the strategic partnership between the SMAE, HaUI and Great Education Technology Group from Guangxi, China

Participating in the conference and signing strategic partnerships with international partners not only opens up opportunities for lecturers and students to access advanced technologies but also affirms the sustainable development orientation of the SMAE in linking training with production reality, promoting applied research, and international integration. In the coming time, NIC, AGIBOT, ECOLIV Technology, Great Education, and the SMAE, HaUI will continue to implement cooperative programs to promote research, train high-quality human resources, apply Embodied AI in production, and contribute to building an innovative technology ecosystem in Vietnam.

Students of the SMAE, HaUI at the conference

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