Singapore, March 5 -- Thailand'sChulalongkorn Universityhas introducedthe Exoskeleton Wheelchair, an innovative robotic suit designed to help people with disabilities stand, walk, and move more independently. The breakthrough was developed byAssoc. Prof. Dr Ronnapee Chaichaowarat from theFaculty of Engineering,aiming to improve mobility beyond traditional wheelchairs.

Nicknamed Thai Iron Man, this innovation is the first exoskeleton wheelchair built by Thai researchers. Unlike conventional wheelchairs, it can transform to help users stand and walk, making it easier to navigate stairs or public transport. The project received funding fromThailand'sNational Research Council(NRCT) in 2021-2022 and was a finalist in the 2024 Young Technologi...