On the morning of November 16, 2025, at the VNUK Institute for Research and Executive Education (VNUK) – The University of Danang, the Robo001 – Robo Adventure course, organized by STEAM for Vietnam, was officially launched. The program took place simultaneously across three major hubs: Hanoi – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City, attracting a large number of students nationwide.
Igniting the Robotics Journey for Vietnamese Students
This fully complimentary STEM & Robotics course by STEAM for Vietnam operates on an OMO (Online-Merge-Offline) model, creating opportunities for students across Vietnam to access world-class educational content.
The inaugural session introduced students to the world of Robotics through the adventurous story of Capi and Robot Buddy, guiding them on a mission to rescue Planet Lumia by leveraging logical thinking, engineering principles, and creativity.
Under the intuitive guidance of the instructors, students not only acquired foundational knowledge but were also strongly inspired by technology and problem-solving skills essential for the digital age.
Remarks from the VNUK Representative
Representing VNUK, MSc. Doan Minh Thu – Deputy Head of Student Affairs, Corporate Relations & Science Technology, expressed her gratitude to STEAM for Vietnam and highly commended the academic spirit of the students at the Da Nang hub. She affirmed that VNUK would continue to provide full support regarding facilities and learning spaces throughout the course.
Ms. Thu also expressed her pride in seeing numerous female students engaging in the Technology & Robotics field, encouraging all participants to persevere through the experiential 7-session journey of Robo001.
At the Da Nang hub, students will engage in practical sessions at the Maker Innovation Space (MIS), utilizing 3D printers and advanced lab equipment to perfect their robots. VNUK anticipates that the connection between the Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City hubs will be further strengthened in the near future.
Professional Content: From Basic Robotics to AI Applications in Daily Life
The course’s lead instructor, Mr. Le Minh (Hardware Director – VinDynamic), presented a comprehensive overview of the Robotics landscape, including:
Applications of robots in industry, healthcare, logistics, services, and education.
Distinguished humanoid robot models globally and “Made in Vietnam” products.
Basic robot architecture: sensors, motors, power sources, microcontrollers, and processors.
Structural comparison between robots and the human body to facilitate student understanding.
Following the theory, students practiced directly on the Tinkercad simulation platform with activities such as:
Assembling basic LED circuits.
Observing current changes when adjusting resistance.
Programming Arduino to control blinking LEDs.
Running simulation checks before applying to physical robots to mitigate risks and prevent component damage.
The session concluded with an assignment to install Webots, preparing for upcoming in-depth sessions with the ultimate goal: fabricating a mobile robot capable of obstacle avoidance.
Contact Information:
Institution: VNUK Institute for Research and Executive Education (School Code: DDV)
Address: 158A Le Loi, Hai Chau Dist., Da Nang City
Website: vnuk.udn.vn
Admissions Page: tuyensinh.vnuk.udn.vn
Hotline & Zalo: 0905 55 66 54
