BRAIN-LAB

Bio-Inspired Robotics & Neural Engineering

Academic Visit to Switzerland Strengthens Collaboration in Neuromorphic Computing, AI, and Robotics

On March 23–25, 2026, Prof. Dr. Poramate Manoonpong visited Switzerland to follow up on the progress of his Ph.D. exchange student, Mr. Vatsanai Jaiton, at Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), to give a talk on “Nature Inspired Machine Intelligence” , as well as to discuss future collaboration with Prof. Dr. Yulia Sandamirskaya, Head of Read more about Academic Visit to Switzerland Strengthens Collaboration in Neuromorphic Computing, AI, and Robotics[…]

VISTEC Collaborates with KVIS and PTT for the 5th “Preparing for AI” Camp, Showcasing Physical AI and Advanced Robotics

Wangchan Valley, Rayong – From March 17–19, 2026, the Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), in partnership with Kamnoetvidya Science Academy (KVIS) and PTT Public Company Limited, successfully hosted the 5th annual “Preparing for Artificial Intelligence” project. This year’s program saw record-breaking interest with over 183 teams applying from across Thailand. Only 15 elite Read more about VISTEC Collaborates with KVIS and PTT for the 5th “Preparing for AI” Camp, Showcasing Physical AI and Advanced Robotics[…]

International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA) Thailand visited IST

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 – Participants from International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA), Thailand visited IST.Dr. Chaicharn Akkawutvanich presented the overview of IST, led the tour to ARIA research center, where we showed 7-wonder robotic theme. The group experienced on the VISTEC-GAIT and the medical robotic research. Besides, we also showed them our WAI Read more about International Federation of Medical Students Association (IFMSA) Thailand visited IST[…]

ISRA Institute Thai Press Development Foundation Visits Robotics Laboratory at IST

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

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

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[…]

Research Talk: From Ants to Hexapods – Filling the Gaps Between Biological and Artificial Systems

Date: Thursday, 5th February 2026Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AMVenue: IST104-LL VISTEC is pleased to welcome Professor Julien R. Serres from the Institute of Movement Sciences (ISM UMR7287), Bio-Inspired Systems Lab, Aix-Marseille University, France, for an exciting research talk on bio-inspired robotics. About the Talk Professor Serres will present groundbreaking research on the Pohod15Leg, an Read more about Research Talk: From Ants to Hexapods – Filling the Gaps Between Biological and Artificial Systems[…]

Guest Talk on Designing Human–Physical Agent Interaction for Learning

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[…]