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Speakers will address how ideas from nature could inform more adaptive and resilient robots. Prof. Ho-Young Kim of Seoul National University will describe research that draws on natural systems, such as collective insect behavior and fungal networks, to inform robotic design that better interacts with people and complex environments.
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On the VinFuture stage, Prof. Ho-Young Kim will discuss the potential of a new generation of highly adaptive, durable, and efficient robots. Photo courtesy of WEF |
Prof. Kim will outline how biomimicry can influence robot movement, structure and feedback mechanisms to improve efficiency and durability in domestic and urban settings.
Prof. Raymond Kai-yu Tong from The Chinese University of Hong Kong will discuss recent advances in robotic rehabilitation devices intended to support motor recovery and mobility.
He emphasizes human-centered design considerations, such as comfort and user compatibility, important for older adults and people with mobility impairments. Prof. Tong holds a PhD in bioengineering and has received international awards for his work on rehabilitation technologies.
Assoc. Prof. Do Thanh Nho of the University of New South Wales will describe developments in soft robotic devices for cardiovascular research and intervention.
His team's work includes a "soft beating artificial heart" intended to simulate cardiac motion for research and device testing. He will also outline adaptive soft-robotic approaches designed to reduce tissue damage during procedures and improve procedural safety.
Assoc. Prof. Nho holds a Scientia Associate Professorship at UNSW and has been recognized for contributions to robotics research.
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At the VinFuture event, Assoc. Prof. Do Thanh Nho will introduce the "soft beating artificial heart" developed by his team. Photo courtesy of UNSW |
The program includes a session on regenerative agriculture. Nguyen Do Dung, co-founder and CEO of Enfarm, will present practices aimed at restoring soil health and improving productivity in degraded areas. He discussed applications in regions facing desertification, including initiatives tested in parts of Africa.
The four presentations at the VinFuture session cover biomimetic robotics, motor-rehabilitation technologies, cardiovascular soft robotics and regenerative agriculture. Speakers will highlight practical research directions and potential applications rather than immediate commercial deployment, and describe how these approaches address specific challenges in health care, mobility and food security.
The event serves as the opening program of the VinFuture Science and Technology Week 2025.
Time: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., Dec. 2, 2025
Venue: Almaz International Convention Center, Hanoi, Vietnam
Registration link: https://forms.gle/vKkhe59N3ChEefbcA
For the first time, the event brings together scientists working on robotics, AI and human-centered technologies, including:
- Prof. Raymond Kai-yu Tong, The Chinese University of Hong Kong -- developer of award-winning rehabilitation technologies, including the Grand Prix at the Geneva International Exhibition of Inventions and recognition by Global Ageing Influencers (2021).
- Prof. Ho-Young Kim, Seoul National University -- researcher in fluid mechanics and soft materials and a Fellow of the American Physical Society.
- Assoc. Prof. Do Thanh Nho, University of New South Wales -- director of the UNSW Medical Robotics Lab, focusing on soft robotics and artificial organs; recipient of the Young Tall Poppy Award (2024) and a Google Research Award.
- Nguyen Do Dung, CEO of Enfarm -- developer of integrated soil-sensor, real-time data and AI assistant solutions; listed among the Top 50 AI Projects at the Paris Peace Forum (2025).
