From June 20 to 26, 2025, the finals of the Bosch Future Mobility Challenge (BFMC) 2025 officially took place in Romania, bringing together 24 outstanding teams selected from over 120 teams worldwide. Among them, the team from Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) made a remarkable impression by securing a spot in the Top 10, becoming the highest-ranking team representing Asia in this prestigious global technology competition.
BFMC is more than just a typical student competition—it is a global tech arena where teams must fiercely compete with autonomous vehicle control solutions integrated with artificial intelligence, image processing, and embedded systems, all organized by Bosch Group. Reaching the Top 10 is not only a proud achievement for HCMUTE but also a significant milestone that enhances the status of Vietnamese engineering education on the international academic map, especially in the emerging field of autonomous vehicle technology—an essential trend of the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
After over six months of preparation and competition, the HCMUTE team successfully passed rigorous qualifying rounds to earn a spot in the finals. The event gathered top teams from across the continents, including:
● Europe: Germany, Italy, Greece, Romania, Estonia, Serbia, Moldova
● Americas: Canada, Argentina
● Asia: South Korea, India, and Vietnam (represented by HCMUTE)
In the final round, teams were tasked with operating autonomous vehicle models to complete a series of challenges simulating real urban traffic scenarios. Thanks to meticulous preparation, smart programming capabilities, and sharp strategic thinking, the HCMUTE team impressed the international judging panel and proudly secured a place among the Top 10 best-performing teams globally.
Participating teams at the final round and the Bosch Romania support team
HCMUTE team at the Bosch Future Mobility Challenge 2025
This impressive Top 10 global finish at BFMC 2025 stands as a testament to the professional competence and innovative spirit of HCMUTE students. It also reflects the effectiveness of the university’s long-term strategies and sound policies in student training and development. HCMUTE is committed to building a practical learning environment, encouraging students to engage in international academic competitions, and investing heavily in research, innovation, and technology transfer programs.
By creating the best possible conditions for students to access cutting-edge technologies, enhance programming skills, develop technical thinking, and foster teamwork, HCMUTE is steadily affirming its position as one of the leading engineering training hubs in the region. The university is well-prepared to contribute high-quality human resources to the advancement of Industry 4.0 in Vietnam and beyond.
The HCMUTE team including members from the Mechatronics and Robotics & AI majors (Faculty of Mechanical Engineering)