On September 23–25, 2025, Prof. Poramate Manoonpong and his Ph.D. student, Mr. Thirawat Chuthong, attended the 9th International Symposium on Swarm Behavior and Bio-Inspired Robotics (SWARM 2025), held at the Central Lecture Hall Building, University of Göttingen, Germany.
Göttingen is widely recognized as a historic center of science and academia, home to numerous Nobel laureates and groundbreaking research in mathematics, physics, and natural sciences. The city’s strong scientific tradition provided a stimulating backdrop for discussions on the future of swarm intelligence and bio-inspired robotics.
During the conference, Prof. Poramate and Mr. Thirawat had opportunities to connect with international researchers, exchange ideas, and discover emerging trends in swarm technology for robotics.
Prof. Poramate also conducted a workshop on “Control of Bio-Inspired Robots”, showcasing a wide range of innovative robots developed in our lab, including:
- Stick insect-like robot
- Gecko-like robot
- Milipede-like robot
- Dung beetle-like robot
- and especially the worm-like soft robot
Meanwhile, Mr. Thirawat presented his poster on “A Differential Steering Mechanism for Directional Adaptation and Self-Organized Locomotion under Decentralized Control in Legged Robots.” His research highlights a novel approach to controlling the walking direction of legged robots with decentralized control, requiring only minimal sensory feedback, and demonstrates the potential for resilient and adaptive robotic locomotion.
Looking ahead, we are proud to announce that the next SWARM conference will take place in Thailand, continuing to strengthen international collaboration in the field of swarm behavior and bio-inspired robotics.
