Witsarut Supsi

National Electronics and Computer Technology Center

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Witsarut Supsi is a robotics researcher whose work centers on rehabilitation engineering, assistive technologies, and human-robot interaction. His most notable contribution is the development of the SEFRE (Shoulder-Elbow-Forearm Robotics Economic) rehabilitation system, a semiexoskeleton designed to aid upper-limb recovery. This system uniquely integrates a robotic manipulator with a Forearm Supportive Mechanism (FSM), controlled by a master PC architecture that coordinates five microcontrollers for precise, adaptive therapy. The 2016 paper detailing SEFRE has garnered 13 citations, reflecting its influence in affordable rehabilitation robotics. Supsi’s work addresses critical challenges in making robotic therapy accessible, combining mechanical design with intelligent control to support patients recovering from stroke or injury. His research bridges engineering and clinical needs, offering scalable solutions for physical rehabilitation. By focusing on cost-effective, semi-exoskeletal systems, Supsi contributes to a growing field that aims to democratize robotic therapy, potentially reducing the burden on healthcare systems while improving patient outcomes.