BRAIN-LAB

Bio-Inspired Robotics & Neural Engineering

Workshop on Bio-inspired Robotics and Physical AI

We are excited to invite you to the Workshop on Bio-inspired Robotics and Physical AI đź“… Date: Monday, 15 September 2025đź•‘ Time: 14:00 – 18:00📍 Location: K-Building, VISTEC This workshop brings together distinguished experts from Japan to share their latest research in Bio-inspired Robotics and Physical Artificial Intelligence. Invited Speakers Don’t miss this opportunity to Read more about Workshop on Bio-inspired Robotics and Physical AI[…]

A master’s student from our lab was selected to receive an International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) Travel Grant.

A master’s student from Professor Dr. Poramate Manoonpong’s Robotics Laboratory, Mr. Theerawath Phetpoon, was selected to receive an International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) Travel Grant. He was chosen to participate in and present at the International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS), which will be held in Hangzhou, China, from October Read more about A master’s student from our lab was selected to receive an International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS) Travel Grant.[…]

Khunying Thongthip Ratanarat visit Robotics Laboratory at IST

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 Read more about Khunying Thongthip Ratanarat visit Robotics Laboratory at IST[…]

The 2nd HEART event at Bristol, UK

13rd – 22nd Aug 2025 Under the warm welcome from UK host, Dr. Richard Suphapol Diteesawat, our ARIA research team, led by Prof. Poramate Manoonpong, Dr. Chaicharn Akkawutvanich, and Mr. Matas Manawakul, attended and presented our current research technologies in the 2nd one-day symposium “Human-cEntred AI and Robotics for Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology towards Good Health and Well-being Read more about The 2nd HEART event at Bristol, UK[…]

Research Talk: The Neural Basis of Locomotion and Resilience: Lessons from a Worm

We are pleased to announce an upcoming research talk by Associate Professor Gal Haspel from the Department of Biological Sciences at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. The talk will take place on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 17:00 to 18:00 at IST104-LL. Talk Overview:Locomotion is a fundamental behavior driven by the nervous systems of Read more about Research Talk: The Neural Basis of Locomotion and Resilience: Lessons from a Worm[…]

Attending the 12th International Symposium on Adaptive Motion of Animals and Machines and the 2nd LokoAssist Symposium (AMAM/LokoAssist 2025)

From July 7–11, 2025, the robotics team from IST-VISTEC — Ms. Natchaya Sricom, Dr. Jettanan Homchanthanakul, Dr. Worasuchad Haomachai, Dr. Naris Asawalertsak, Mr. Chayapol Hansanelak, and Prof. Poramate Manoonpong — participated in AMAM/LokoAssist 2025 at TU Darmstadt, Germany. The team presented six extended abstract papers: Prof. Poramate Manoonpong was invited as a keynote speaker and Read more about Attending the 12th International Symposium on Adaptive Motion of Animals and Machines and the 2nd LokoAssist Symposium (AMAM/LokoAssist 2025)[…]

Research Talk Recap: Bioinspired Robotics by Assoc. Prof. Ki-Young Song

The Information Science and Technology (IST) faculty at VISTEC extends a special thanks to Associate Professor Ki-Young Song from Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University for his engaging research talk today (Tuesday, August 5, 2025). The presentation provided a fascinating overview of his work, exploring the intersection of advanced manufacturing and robotics. Professor Song’s talk delved into concepts Read more about Research Talk Recap: Bioinspired Robotics by Assoc. Prof. Ki-Young Song[…]

Research Talk: Additive Manufacturing for Robotics Through Bio-inspiration

Join us for an insightful research talk on “Additive Manufacturing for Robotics Through Bio-inspiration,” featuring Associate Professor Ki-Young Song from the School of Robotics, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University. This event will take place on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM, at IST104-LL. Professor Ki-Young Song is a leading expert in bioinspired robotics Read more about Research Talk: Additive Manufacturing for Robotics Through Bio-inspiration[…]

Inspiring the Next Generation: Bioinspired AI at SCB Challenge #20

On June 28, 2025, Professor Dr. Poramate Manoonpong delivered an inspiring keynote at SCB Challenge #20, held at the National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC). Addressing enthusiastic students from across Thailand, he presented our laboratory’s pioneering research in Embodied AI, Bio-inspired AI, and Biological Intelligence. In his talk, Professor Poramate showed how principles from Read more about Inspiring the Next Generation: Bioinspired AI at SCB Challenge #20[…]

Welcomed professors from the Faculty of Science, Maejo University

On June 10, 2025, we welcomed professors from the Faculty of Science, Maejo University, to our Robotics Studio, the Advanced Robotics and Intelligent Automation (ARIA) Center, and the Wangchan Artificial Intelligence (WAI) research facilities. During their visit, we introduced them to our ‘7 Wonders of Robotics,’ which encompasses a range of robotic technologies, including bio-inspired Read more about Welcomed professors from the Faculty of Science, Maejo University[…]