About

Winai Chonnaparamutt is a robotics researcher whose work spans search and rescue, rehabilitation, and agricultural automation. His most cited paper, "The IUB Rugbot: an intelligent, rugged mobile robot for search and rescue operations" (2006, 47 citations), introduced an integrated approach to deploying intelligent robots in disaster zones, reflecting his early focus on rugged, autonomous systems for hazardous environments. He also advanced construction safety with "Using Rescue Robots to Increase Construction Site Safety" (2006). Chonnaparamutt made significant contributions to rehabilitation robotics through the SEFRE (Shoulder-Elbow-Forearm Robotics Economic) system (2016, 13 citations) and the WEFRE rehab system (2012), developing low-cost, accessible devices for patients with limited muscle strength. His work on the timberjack-like pruning robot (2009, 10 citations) and fuzzy controllers for stair negotiation and slippage control (2008–2009) demonstrates a commitment to practical, nature-inspired solutions for forestry and mobile robotics. With over 125 total citations across his top papers, Chonnaparamutt’s research integrates fuzzy logic, sensory integration, and mechanical design to create intelligent systems that operate in challenging real-world conditions, from disaster sites to forests and homes.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

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H-Index
14
Papers
135
Total Citations
10
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
The IUB Rugbot: an intelligent, rugged mobile robot for search and rescue operations
47 citations · 2006
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2009 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 19
🏛 Institutions: Gifu University, National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Constructor University, International University, Eindhoven University of Technology

Top Papers

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    Timing sensory integration
    20 citations · 2009
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    WEFRE rehab system
    4 citations · 2012
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