IUH inaugurates Robot Laboratory and receives equipment from ABB Vietnam 04-04-2025

On April 4, the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City held an inauguration ceremony for its new Robot Laboratory and received two additional state-of-the-art industrial robot arms from its sponsor, ABB Vietnam.

Representatives from both sides and unit leaders attended the ceremony. On behalf of the university, attendees included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Sao Mai, Vice President; Dr. Tran Thanh Ngoc, Dean of the Faculty of Electronics Engineering; along with heads and deputy heads of training units, departments, and centers, as well as lecturers and students from the Faculty of Electronics Technology.

On behalf of the sponsor, attendees included Mr. Tran An Khang, Director of the Robotics and Automation Department at ABB Vietnam, along with department leaders and company engineers.
In addition, the Faculty’s partners were represented by Professor Chen-Hu Chen, Director of the Center for Advanced Energy at Ilan University, Taiwan.
In her speech at the ceremony, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Sao Mai expressed his sincere thanks to ABB Vietnam Co., Ltd. for their continued support and trust in the University through the provision of training equipment. She emphasized that this meaningful contribution greatly supports the University's development, particularly in the fields of electronics technology and automation.

According to Mr. Tran An Khang, ABB Vietnam aims to contribute to society by supporting the training of a highly skilled workforce. He stated: “These robotic systems not only support the testing of advanced control algorithms but also facilitate the development and optimization of practical technology solutions. Lecturers and students at IUH will have the opportunity to conduct research and gain hands-on experience with smart devices, enhancing their career prospects.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dam Sao Mai, Vice President of IUH, and Mr. Tran An Khang, Director of the Robotics and Automation Department at ABB Vietnam Factory, jointly signed the memorandum of agreement.

In addition to the robots previously invested in by the University, the Faculty of Electronics Technology, on behalf of the University, received two industrial robot arms sponsored by ABB Vietnam for a training period of three years.

Immediately following the signing, the inauguration ceremony of the Robot Laboratory at the Faculty of Electronics Technology took place. The valuable support from ABB Vietnam holds significant meaning, creating favorable conditions for students in Automation and Robotics to enhance their learning and research. A ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the new Robot Laboratory.

Engineers provided a presentation on the operating mechanism of the robot.

Students from the Faculty of Electronics Technology engaged in hands-on practice with the new model.

Since 2022, the Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City has collaborated with ABB Vietnam to invest in and establish a key laboratory for Smart Grid power control. In 2023, the University received a sponsorship package of 100 licenses for RobotStudio simulation software from ABB to support robotics training. This year, the partnership has progressed further with the development of the Robot Laboratory, featuring four state-of-the-art industrial robots manufactured by ABB. This continued collaboration reflects a significant advancement in the strategic relationship between the University and ABB.

In response to the rapid advancement of science and technology, including artificial intelligence and deep learning in the 4.0 industrial era, the Automatic Control program at the Faculty of Electronics Technology launched a specialization in Robotics and Intelligent Control Systems in 2022 to align with global technological trends. The laboratory is equipped with advanced robots and associated peripherals, including two state-of-the-art robots, Yumi and Gofa, which were invested by the University. These robots feature modern capabilities and are widely used in industrial applications. The Yumi robot, with its dual arms, simulates human movement, while the Gofa robot, equipped with force and moment sensors, allows for flexible interaction with its environment.

In addition, two IR-1200 industrial robots, provided by ABB, further enhance the laboratory’s capabilities for industrial robot training. This addition ensures the laboratory is fully equipped to serve students in robotics and intelligent control systems, aligning with the growing demand and trends in robot industry integration. As a result, lecturers are able to design lesson plans and practical exercises tailored to specific robot systems, improving both the intuitiveness and applicability of their courses.

Early exposure to advanced robotic technologies while still in school will provide students from the Faculty of Electronics Technology at IUH with a competitive edge in the high-tech labor market of the 4.0 industrial era.