ISRA Institute Thai Press Development Foundation Visits Robotics Laboratory at IST

Posted on March 6, 2026March 6, 2026 by Chayapol Hansanelak

On March 6, 2025, the ISRA Institute of the Thai Press Development Foundation visited the Robotics Laboratory at the Institute of Science and Technology (IST), VISTEC. During the visit, our research students, Mr. Thirawat Chuthong (PhD student) and Mr. Chayapol Hansanelak (Master’s student), delivered engaging talks about the principles behind building efficient robots inspired by Read more about ISRA Institute Thai Press Development Foundation Visits Robotics Laboratory at IST[…]

Research Talk: Mechanical Intelligence for the Future of Surgical Robotics: Bioinspired Multifunctionality from Insect Mandibles to Medical Tools

Posted on February 13, 2026March 6, 2026 by Chaicharn Akkawutvanich

Date: Friday, 13th February 2026Time: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AMVenue: ARIA, 3rd Flr. VISTEC is pleased to welcome Dr. Hamed Rajabi and Dr. Ali Khaheshi from the Mechanical Intelligence (MI) Research Group, London South Bank University, UK for an exciting research talk on bio-inspired robotics. About the TalkNature builds systems that are remarkably adaptive, multifunctional, Read more about Research Talk: Mechanical Intelligence for the Future of Surgical Robotics: Bioinspired Multifunctionality from Insect Mandibles to Medical Tools[…]

IS-PAIR 2026

Posted on February 9, 2026March 6, 2026 by Chaicharn Akkawutvanich

9 – 11 February 2026 IST hosted The 2nd International Symposium on Physical Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (IS-PAIR 2026) under different themes concurrently:9th Feb:• Secure and Scalable Machine Learning 202610th – 11th Feb:• Robotics And AI Technology towards good health and well-being• Human-cEntred AI and Robotics for Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology towards Good Health and Well-being (HEART) Speakers Read more about IS-PAIR 2026[…]

Guest Talk on Designing Human–Physical Agent Interaction for Learning

Posted on January 15, 2026March 6, 2026 by Krit Surintraboon

On January 15, 2025, we were pleased to welcome Mr. Panayu Keelawat, a Ph.D. student from Virginia Tech, USA. Mr. Panayu delivered a talk titled “Designing Human–Physical Agent Interaction for Learning”. In his presentation, he introduced a design framework for haptic devices aimed at safely guiding users during weightlifting exercises. He emphasized key considerations in Read more about Guest Talk on Designing Human–Physical Agent Interaction for Learning[…]

VISTEC Roadshow 2026

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by Atthanat Harnkhamen

Prof. Poramate Manoonpong Unveils Future of AI and Robotics at Siam ParagonBANGKOK, 11 January 2026 – The future of Thai innovation took center stage today at Siam Paragon as Prof. Poramate Manoonpong, Director of the School of Information Science and Technology (IST), delivered a compelling vision for the next generation of AI & Robotics during Read more about VISTEC Roadshow 2026[…]

NUS visit Robotics Laboratory at IST

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Krit Surintraboon

On December 15, 2025, we were delighted to welcome visitors from the National University of Singapore (NUS), including Dr. Sutthiphong Srigrarom. During the visit, Professor Dr. Poramate Manoonpong presented an overview of the School of Information Science and Technology (IST) and the facilities at the ARIA Center. The presentation introduced our guests to research projects, Read more about NUS visit Robotics Laboratory at IST[…]

PTTEP Sarawak Oil Limited (PTTEP SKO) visit Robotics Laboratory at IST

Posted on December 15, 2025December 15, 2025 by Thipawan Pairam

On December 9, 2025, Professor Dr. Poramate Manoonpong introduced our guests to the ‘7 Wonders of Robotics.’ This initiative encompasses a wide range of technologies, including bio-inspired, medical, inspection, and industrial robots. Visitors had the opportunity to learn about our research, industrial projects, and collaborative efforts at the ARIA Center, followed by a guided tour Read more about PTTEP Sarawak Oil Limited (PTTEP SKO) visit Robotics Laboratory at IST[…]

Attending IEEE ROBIO 2025: 2025 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (IEEE ROBIO 2025)

Posted on December 9, 2025December 9, 2025 by Rodolfo Lian Paderon

From 3-7 December 2025, the 21st IEEE ROBIO 2025: 2025 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (IEEE ROBIO 2025) conference was held in Chengdu, China, centered around the theme Biomimetic Robots Empowered by AI. Our PhD student, Mr. Rodolfo Lian Paderon, delivered an oral presentation on his paper, Print-in-Place Tendon-actuated Gripper Based on Insect Read more about Attending IEEE ROBIO 2025: 2025 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics (IEEE ROBIO 2025)[…]

Attending JSCPB 2025 in Waseda, Japan

Posted on December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 by Jettanan Homchanthanakul

From 5–7 December 2025, the 47th Annual Meeting of the Japanese Society for Comparative Physiology and Biochemistry (JSCPB 2025) was held at Waseda University, Japan. Prof. Dr. Poramate Manoonpong was invited as a symposium speaker, delivering a talk on “Insect-Inspired Resilient Machines” in Symposia 1: Understanding and Reconstructing Animals through Interdisciplinary Convergence.In addition, our postdoctoral Read more about Attending JSCPB 2025 in Waseda, Japan[…]

Research Talk and Visiting Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan

Posted on December 8, 2025December 8, 2025 by Jettanan Homchanthanakul

On 4 December 2025, Prof. Dr. Poramate Manoonpong, together with Dr. Jettanan Homchanthanakul and Mr. Theerawath Phetpoon from the Research Center for Advanced Robotics and Intelligent Automation (ARIA), School of Information Science and Technology (IST), Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), visited the Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan.The team received a warm welcome from Read more about Research Talk and Visiting Institute of Science Tokyo, Japan[…]