Attending SWARM 2025 (the 9th International Symposium on Swarm Behavior and Bio-Inspired Robotics 2025)

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 Read more about Attending SWARM 2025 (the 9th International Symposium on Swarm Behavior and Bio-Inspired Robotics 2025)[…]

The 2025 SICE Festival with Annual Conference (SICE FES 2025)

SICE Festival 2025 with Annual Conference (SICE FES 2025), the flagship international meeting of the Society of Instrument and Control Engineers (SICE), co-organized with Thailand’s ECTI, was held 9 – 12 September 2025 at the Empress Hotel and Convention Centre, Chiang Mai. The program featured plenary and invited talks, tutorials, workshops, and oral/interactive sessions spanning Read more about The 2025 SICE Festival with Annual Conference (SICE FES 2025)[…]

SCB Academy visits our robotics laboratory

On September 17, 2025, we were honored to host SCB Academy at our robotics laboratory. During their visit, the robotics team, including Prof. Poramate Manoonpong, Dr. Worasuchad Haomachai (Postdoc), Mr. Thirawat Chuthong (Ph.D. student), Mr. Atthanat Harnkhamen (Senior research engineer), Ms. Natchaya Sricom (Research engineer), Mr. Matas Manawakul (Research engineer), Mr. Saifa Meethong (Intern student), Read more about SCB Academy visits our robotics laboratory[…]

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[…]

Administrative Court of Thailand Explores Robotics at IST

On April 22, 2025, a delegation from the Administrative Court of Thailand visited the Institute of Science and Technology (IST) for a guided tour of the Robotics Laboratory. The visit served as an opportunity to showcase research advancements and explore the intersection of technology and public service. During the tour, the IST research team presented Read more about Administrative Court of Thailand Explores Robotics at IST[…]

Inspiring the Next Generation: Bio-Inspired Robotics at Thailand Science Camp #17

On March 30, 2025, Prof. Dr. Poramate Manoonpong delivered an engaging talk at the Thailand Science Camp #17, held at the National Science Museum Thailand (NSM). Speaking to enthusiastic high school students from across the country, he introduced the groundbreaking research conducted at our laboratory in the field of bio-inspired robotics. The session not only Read more about Inspiring the Next Generation: Bio-Inspired Robotics at Thailand Science Camp #17[…]

Research Visit to Chiang Mai: Exploring Nature-Inspired Innovation

On February 1, 2025, the Advanced Robotics and Intelligent Automation (ARIA) Team from the Information Science and Technology (IST) program at Vidyasirimedhi Institute of Science and Technology (VISTEC), under the leadership of Professor Dr. Poramate Manoonpong, embarked on a research visit to Chiang Mai. Accompanying the team were visiting professors, Prof. Stanislav Gorb and Dr. Read more about Research Visit to Chiang Mai: Exploring Nature-Inspired Innovation[…]

PTT GC Team Visits IST for a Robotics Lab Tour 2025

On January 31, 2025, a team from PTT Global Chemical (PTT GC) visited the Institute of Science and Technology (IST) for a hands-on tour of the Robotics Laboratory. The visit provided an opportunity for researchers and engineers to exchange ideas on robotics applications and industrial challenges. During the tour, the IST research team introduced various Read more about PTT GC Team Visits IST for a Robotics Lab Tour 2025[…]