On 25th August 2025, , we were honored to host professionals from khunying Thongthip Ratanarat, lead by Prof. Dr. Jumras Limtrakul, at our robotics laboratory. During their visit, Dr. Worasuchad Haomachai (Post doc) and Mr. Thirawat Chuthong (Ph.D. student) delivered an engaging presentation showcasing the laboratories and presented several bio-inspired robotic platforms, including the dual arm robot, the exoskeleton robot and the stick insect robot, which demonstrates adaptive legged locomotion. These demonstrations highlighted the lab’s focus on integrating biology with robotics to create innovative and functional systems.
The delegation also visited VISTEC-GAIT, where researchers demonstrated the lab’s capabilities in gait analysis and system integration, featuring motion capture systems and a split-belt treadmill. The platform supports research in biomechanics, rehabilitation, and human–robot interaction, emphasizing how precise motion data contributes to the development of assistive technologies and robotic control systems.
The visit continued with a stop at the WAI room, where guests experienced an immersive virtual environment powered by projection mapping. The space illustrated how immersive technologies can be used to enhance interaction, simulation, and learning experiences.
Additionally, we presented the Red Mirror robot, a stick insect-like robot that can handle leg amputation without relying on expensive data training or detailed mathematical models. The robot can rapidly recover from unbalanced locomotion and generate new gait patterns through interlimb coordination. We also demonstrated its potential applications and discussed how it could be utilized in industrial settings.
