Chawin Ophaswongse
Papers
8
Total Citations
90
H-Index
6
About
Chawin Ophaswongse is a robotics researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of assistive technology, biomechanics, and mechanism design. His primary research focuses on developing novel robotic exoskeletons and wearable devices to restore mobility and postural control for wheelchair users with trunk impairments. Ophaswongse’s major contributions include the design and optimization of the Wheelchair Robot for Active Postural Support (WRAPS), a parallel-actuated robotic brace that actively assists pelvic and trunk movements—an area previously unaddressed by passive orthoses. His work on characterizing torso stiffness in adolescents with scoliosis (14 citations) provides essential biomechanical data for improving brace design. Ophaswongse’s methodological innovations include applying screw theory and kinematic geometry to optimize orientational parallel mechanisms (18 citations) and analyzing the wrench capability of Stewart platforms with series elastic actuators (10 citations), advancing human-machine interfaces for safer, more effective assistive devices. With over 90 total citations across his publications, Ophaswongse’s research has direct clinical relevance, aiming to enhance seated mobility, upper extremity function, and quality of life for individuals with neuromuscular trunk impairments.
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Top Papers
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- 2Design of a Wheelchair Robot for Active Postural Support16 citations · 2019
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- 4Human Evaluation of Wheelchair Robot for Active Postural Support (WRAPS)13 citations · 2019
- 5Wrench Capability of a Stewart Platform With Series Elastic Actuators10 citations · 2018
- 6Design of a Wheelchair Robot for Active Postural Support10 citations · 2018
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