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Robot model

Motion 2

humanoidprototypeby VinMotion

Bipedal general-purpose humanoid robot debuted at CES 2026.

Track Motion 2
Manufacturer
VinMotion
Form factor
humanoid
Maturity
prototype
Lifecycle
active
Website
vinmotion.net ↗

The verified answer

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Motion 2, a humanoid by VinMotion (prototype). 2 sources back the record.

Overview

Bipedal general-purpose humanoid robot debuted at CES 2026. Features 40kg payload capacity, autonomous fall recovery, natural gait, and fast walking. Described as Vietnam first domestically developed humanoid robot. Designed for industrial and service applications.

Verified vs. claimed

Maturity stage
prototype(Demo-capable; limited or one-off public appearances.)
Sources on file
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No verified deployments on file. DEPLOY tracks independently-sourced deployment evidence separately from manufacturer capability claims.

Key facts

Form Factor

humanoid

Maturity

prototype

Weight

40kg

Payload

40kg payload capacity

Data & sources

Press releases

1

Web sources

1

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Pricing

No verified price is on record for Motion 2. Physical-AI systems are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price.

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Recent activity

Every change to this record is dated, sourced, and independently verified where marked.

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Safety record

No incidents on record for Motion 2.

Only active incidents are counted. Retracted incidents are excluded from this summary but remain reachable at their canonical URLs.

Sources (2)

  1. https://vir.com.vn/vingroup-invests-1275m-in-us-based-humanoid-robot-research-company-153860.html
  2. https://vinmotion.net/

Common questions

What is Motion 2?
Bipedal general-purpose humanoid robot debuted at CES 2026. Features 40kg payload capacity, autonomous fall recovery, natural gait, and fast walking. Described as Vietnam first domestically developed humanoid robot. Designed for industrial and service applications.
How much does Motion 2 cost?
Motion 2's price is not publicly disclosed. DEPLOY has no verified price on record for Motion 2 from VinMotion. Physical-AI systems like this are often sold through enterprise contracts or operated as a service rather than at a public list price; check the manufacturer for the latest.
Is Motion 2 actually deployed in the real world?
Motion 2 is at the prototype stage: it exists, but DEPLOY has no verified real-world deployment on record. Manufacturer capability claims should be read as claims pending independent verification.
Who makes Motion 2?
Motion 2 is made by VinMotion, based in Hanoi, Vietnam, founded in 2024.
Can you buy Motion 2?
Motion 2 is at prototype stage and is not yet available for sale.
What are alternatives to Motion 2?
On the DEPLOY registry, comparable humanoid robots to Motion 2 include Walker S2, Digit, Unitree G1, Atlas.
How does Motion 2 compare to Walker S2?
Motion 2 and Walker S2 (UBTech Robotics · 18 deployments) are both humanoid robots on the DEPLOY registry. Motion 2 has 0 verified deployments on record. Compare both records for specs, safety, deployments, and verified-vs-claimed autonomy.
Is Motion 2 a top humanoid?
On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, safety, adoption, media, and IP signals, Motion 2 ranks in roughly the top 85% of humanoid models tracked by the registry.
What is Motion 2's maturity stage?
Motion 2 is at the prototype stage on the DEPLOY maturity ladder (research, prototype, pilot, commercial, production). Prototype stage means demonstrations exist but commercial readiness is not yet established.
Where is Motion 2 deployed?
No verified deployments of Motion 2 are currently on the DEPLOY registry. DEPLOY records deployments only when verified at a named site with a primary source; absence may reflect pre-deployment, research, or manufacturer-internal use.
Is Motion 2 safe?
Motion 2 has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.
Methodology: Verified · 2 sources (1 primary) · last reviewed 2026-08-09

Verification posture

Verified

High confidence

Review state

Stable

Last reviewed 2026-08-09

Maturity + lifecycle

Maturity stage: prototype

Lifecycle: active

Architectural position

Cohort: humanoid

Sources by quality tier

1
primary-company-ir
Company IR disclosure
1
unclassified
Unclassified source

The framework is documented at /methodology. Corrections at /corrections. Reviewer: DEPLOY editorial team.

Methodology surface for Motion 2.

Recent coverage

Motion 2 in third-party press

Qualcomm and division of Vietnam's Vingroup debut industrial robot at CES - Nikkei Asia

Jan 9, 2026

CES 2026: Four Industrial Innovations to Watch - DirectIndustry e-Magazine

Jan 6, 2026

Qualcomm Unveils Robotics Platform for Humanoids and Industrial Automation - autocarpro.in

Jan 6, 2026