Wissarut Sapsri

National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Dhurakij Pundit University

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Wissarut Sapsri is a pioneering researcher in the field of affordable robotic rehabilitation, dedicated to democratizing access to physical therapy for people with special needs (PwSN). His core research focuses on developing low-cost, user-friendly robotic systems for upper-limb rehabilitation, specifically targeting the shoulder, elbow, forearm, and wrist. Sapsri’s major contributions are embodied in the SEFRE (Shoulder-Elbow-Forearm Robotics Economic) and WEFRE (Wrist-Elbow-Forearm) rehab systems. His seminal 2013 paper on the SEFRE system, which has garnered 5 citations, introduces a novel control concept designed to accommodate a wide spectrum of users—from patients with no muscle force to healthy individuals with muscle deficiencies. This work emphasizes universal accessibility, allowing anyone to engage in rehabilitation. Complementing this, his 2012 paper on the WEFRE system (4 citations) presents a low-cost prototype envisioned as a household tool, directly addressing the challenge PwSN face in traveling to distant urban rehabilitation centers. By prioritizing economic viability and home-based use, Sapsri’s work lays a crucial foundation for making robotic therapy a practical, everyday reality, bridging a critical gap in healthcare accessibility.