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Infineon Technologies and Vietnam-based VinRobotics have signed a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on the development of humanoid robots, reflecting growing industry interest in applying AI-driven robotics across manufacturing, services and consumer applications.

The partnership brings together Infineon’s semiconductor portfolio and VinRobotics’ expertise in robotics and artificial intelligence. A joint competency centre will be established at VinRobotics’ headquarters in Hanoi to support research, development and innovation activities.

For eeNews Europe readers, the announcement highlights the increasing importance of semiconductor technologies in emerging humanoid robot platforms. It also underlines Southeast Asia’s growing role as a centre for robotics development and deployment.

Building the electronics platform for humanoid robots

Under the agreement, Infineon will provide access to its portfolio of microcontrollers, power semiconductors, sensors, connectivity technologies, safety solutions and security technologies. These components are expected to support key functions in future humanoid robots, including perception, motion control, power management and communications.

“As a global semiconductor leader and trusted partner to the robotics market, we support our customers from idea to mass production, helping them tackle critical deployment requirements such as efficient power flow, balanced movement, dexterity, robustness and fulfilling safety requirements. We provide the electronics foundation for physical AI at scale, built on profound system competency across the stack as well as on our industry leading safety and security expertise,” said Philipp von Schiersteadt, Chief Sales Officer Compute, Consumer & Communication at Infineon.

He added: “Our collaboration with VinRobotics will focus on accelerating the development of next-generation humanoid robots for deployment in various sectors, from industry to services and the home.”

Southeast Asia emerges as a robotics hub

The partnership also reflects the strategic importance of Southeast Asia for the robotics industry. The region’s expanding manufacturing sector and investment in industrial modernisation are driving demand for advanced automation technologies.

VinRobotics sees the collaboration as an opportunity to strengthen domestic robotics expertise while building capabilities for international markets.

“We highly value the opportunity to engage with Infineon, a global technology leader with world-class semiconductor expertise and a strong technology ecosystem,” said Ngo Quoc Hung, Chief Executive Officer of VinRobotics.

Infineon estimates that a humanoid robot can contain around $500 worth of semiconductor content. The company supplies silicon, silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN) devices covering environmental sensing, computing, motor control, connectivity, functional safety and cybersecurity functions required for advanced robotic systems.

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