AiMOGA Robotics Expands into Vietnam: OMODA & JAECOO Deploy PLC-Controlled Automation Across Southeast Asia

Why it matters now: The Southeast Asian industrial automation market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 12–15% through 2031, driven by Industry 4.0 adoption and rising labor costs that have surged over 50% in the past decade. As Vietnam cements its position as a global manufacturing hub—with electronics alone driving over 30% of exports—the entry of AI-integrated, PLC-controlled robotics into this ecosystem marks a pivotal inflection point for regional smart manufacturing.

On March 30, 2026, AiMOGA Robotics—an intelligent technology brand co-developed by OMODA & JAECOO—signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement with Vietnam's Geleximco Group in Wuhu, China. The partnership represents the brand's first industrial deployment in Southeast Asia and a significant step toward embedding PLC-based automation systems into intelligent services, public infrastructure, and industrial manufacturing across the region.

Strategic Architecture of the Vietnam Deployment

The collaboration leverages Geleximco Group's deep-rooted local industrial resources and supply chain network, pairing them with AiMOGA's experience in embodied intelligent robot R&D and application scenarios. This is not a simple distribution agreement—it is a full-stack industrial partnership encompassing robot R&D, production, and application deployment.

AiMOGA Robotics brings to the table a diversified product matrix that includes the bionic humanoid robot Mornine and the second-generation quadruped robotic dog Argos. These platforms are engineered around advanced PLC control architectures, enabling precise motion management, real-time sensor fusion, and deterministic responsiveness critical for industrial-grade operations.

The Hardware: Mornine and Argos

Mornine is a 168 cm tall, 70 kg bipedal humanoid robot featuring high-precision autonomous navigation with ±5 cm accuracy, AI-powered 3D perception, and dynamic obstacle avoidance. It is designed for commercial, retail, and public service scenarios where human-robot interaction demands both dexterity and reliability.

Argos, the second-generation quadruped robot dog, achieves a maximum speed of 2.5 meters per second with a 5 kg payload capacity. It supports autonomous following, dynamic balance control, and terrain-adaptive locomotion—capabilities enabled by underlying PLC-driven motion controllers that ensure deterministic response times in unstructured environments.

PLC-Controlled Robotics: The Technical Backbone

At the core of AiMOGA's deployment strategy is the integration of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) into robot control systems. PLCs provide the deterministic, real-time control necessary for industrial applications where latency and reliability are non-negotiable. For smart factories, PLC-controlled robots enable precise coordination with conveyor systems, sensor arrays, and manufacturing execution systems (MES).

In the Vietnamese context, where labor-intensive manufacturing is rapidly transitioning toward automated production lines, PLC-integrated robotics offers a bridge between existing infrastructure and Industry 4.0-level capabilities. AiMOGA's deployment model includes both greenfield automation installations and retrofit solutions for existing factories.

Beyond Vietnam: A Southeast Asian Automation Corridor

This partnership is not limited to Vietnam. According to corporate communications, AiMOGA will use the Geleximco collaboration as a beachhead to expand its footprint across Southeast Asia. The strategy aligns with OMODA & JAECOO's global brand trajectory—by 2025, the brand had expanded into 64 markets worldwide, including Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Earlier in 2026, OMODA & JAECOO and AiMOGA Robotics also showcased their capabilities at Automation Thailand 2026, the region's premier industrial automation event. This dual presence in Thailand and Vietnam signals a coordinated push into the ASEAN manufacturing corridor, where cross-border supply chains demand interoperable automation standards.

What This Means for the Global Automation Supply Chain

The AiMOGA-Geleximco partnership arrives at a moment of structural transformation in global manufacturing. As companies diversify production away from single-source dependencies, Southeast Asia—and Vietnam in particular—has become a strategic alternative for electronics, automotive, and consumer goods manufacturing.

For automation vendors and system integrators, the implication is clear: the region's demand for PLC-programmable, AI-enhanced robotic systems will accelerate. AiMOGA's ability to offer a unified ecosystem spanning humanoid robots, quadruped platforms, and integrated control software positions it as a potential challenger to established robotics vendors in the mid-market segment.

Key Takeaways for Industry Professionals

• For automation engineers: Expect growing demand for PLC programming skills specific to mobile and humanoid robotics platforms.
• For procurement managers: Vietnam is emerging as a viable sourcing and deployment destination for advanced automation systems, not just low-cost assembly.
• For system integrators: Cross-platform integration between AI-driven robots and traditional PLC-based factory floors will be a high-growth service area.

This article is based on official announcements, market research data, and industry analysis as of April 2026. Market figures are sourced from Mordor Intelligence, Intel Market Research, and Nexdigm market outlooks.