About the Book
The integration of robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT) reshapes the future of healthcare, revealing new intelligent, connected, and patient-centered solutions. This convergence enables real-time data collection, advanced analytics, and autonomous decision-making, allowing healthcare systems to move to proactive care models. From robotic surgical assistants and automated medication dispensers to IoT-enabled wearables, innovative technologies enhance precision, efficiency, and accessibility in the medical field. As robotics and IoT evolve, they hold the potential to improve patient outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and redefine how care is delivered in hospitals, clinics, and homes. Robotics and IoT Synergy in Next-Generation Healthcare explores the relationship between robotics and the Internet of Things (IoT) in the context of modern and future healthcare. It examines how the integration of these two powerful technological paradigms revolutionizes healthcare delivery, patient care, and medical operations, covering the fundamental principles of medical robotics and the Internet of Medical Things (IoMT). This book covers topics such as medical technology, data science, and smart manufacturing, and is a useful resource for medical professionals, engineers, academicians, researchers, and scientists.
About the Author :
Safaa Najah Saud Al-Humairi is an Associate Professor at Management and Science University, serving as the Deputy Dean of Research, International, and Industry. He is at the forefront of technological innovation with over 15 years of research experience in robotics, drone technologies, and nanotechnology. His work focuses on integrating nanomaterials and nanoelectronics into drones and robots, leading to advancements in miniaturization, energy efficiency, and the development of highly sensitive sensors and communication devices. His research also explores advanced communication technologies to enhance the security and efficiency of robotic systems, which is vital for applications in military operations and emergency response. Dr. Safaa’s interdisciplinary approach addresses contemporary challenges by deeply understanding robotic systems and advanced materials. In addition to his academic and research roles, Dr. Safaa is a registered professional engineer and has authored over 150 research articles in prestigious journals. His work has earned him numerous awards, including special, gold, silver, and bronze medals at national and international engineering exhibitions. He also serves as an editor and reviewer for several leading journals, contributing significantly to his field. Prasitthichai Naronglerdrit is a lecturer in the Department of Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering at Sriracha, Kasetsart University in Chonburi, Thailand, where he has been teaching since May 2013. He is also currently a doctoral student in Mechatronics at the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand. Prasitthichai's educational background includes a Master of Science with Distinction in Embedded Intelligent Systems from the University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, earned between September 2015 and October 2016. Prior to that, he received his Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering with First Class Honors from Kasetsart University, Thailand, from June 2008 to March 2012. Before his academic career, Prasitthichai worked as a Software Engineer (Embedded System) at Freewill FX Co., Ltd. in Bangkok, Thailand, from May 2012 to August 2013. Prasitthichai has received several awards, including the Bhumibol scholarship for outstanding academic performance in 2010, and both the Best Paper Award and Best Presenter Award at the IEEE CSPA 2017 conference. In addition to his teaching and research, Prasitthichai is actively involved in consultancy projects. He has consulted on intelligent security systems for parking lots with Security Pitch Co., Ltd. from September 2022 to September 2024, and on data science and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems with Union Science Co., Ltd. from February 2021 to February 2024. He has also served as a Visiting Lecturer at Mae Fah Luang University in Chiang Rai, Thailand, for the Business Data Mining course in the 2022 and 2023 academic years. Assoc. Prof. Nattapon Chantarapanich , Ph.D., is the Vice Dean for Research and Innovation at the Faculty of Engineering at Sriracha, Kasetsart University in Thailand. He is also affiliated with the Digital Industrial Design and Manufacturing Research Unit at the same university and serves as a Senior Researcher at the Research Unit in Dental Biomechanics, Thammasat University. His expertise lies in clinical biomechanics and orthopaedic/dental biomechanics, specifically in areas such as fracture fixation design, dental implant design, surgical guide design, and personalized medical devices. Assoc. Prof. Chantarapanich's academic career includes positions as an Associate Professor (2020-Present), Assistant Professor (2015-2020), and Lecturer (2013-2015) at the Faculty of Engineering at Sriracha, Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus. He has also held administrative roles such as Head of the Digital Industrial Design and Manufacturing Research Unit and Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Kasetsart University Sriracha Campus. He is involved in various capacities with government agencies and associations, including roles with the Thailand Productivity Institute, the Food and Drug Administration (Thai Ministry of Public Health), the Thai Subcontracting Promotion Association, and the Thai Tool and Die Industry Association (TDIA). Additionally, Assoc. Prof. Chantarapanich has served in private/corporate sector roles, including Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at Digital Orthopaedic Solutions Co., Ltd., and Research & Development Manager at Customized Technology Co., Ltd. His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Prince of Songkla University, an M.Sc. in Engineering from Thammasat University, and a B.Eng. in Aerospace Engineering from Kasetsart University Asst. Prof. Sujin Wanchat , Ph.D., is a member of the Digital Industrial Design and Manufacturing Research Unit and a lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering at Sriracha, Kasetsart University, where he has been since September 2014. Dr. Wanchat's expertise includes machine learning and neural networks in industrial systems, industrial control and automation engineering, and mechanics and industrial robotics. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Khon Kaen University, an M.Eng. in Mechatronics Engineering from the Asian Institute of Technology, and a B.Eng. in Aerospace Engineering from Kasetsart University. His skills and knowledge cover kinematics and dynamics of mechanisms and robotics, machine vision, control engineering, and testing services for hospital beds according to IEC 60601-1 and IEC 60601-2-52 standards. In addition to his academic role, Dr. Wanchat has been involved in various projects, including faculty academic development projects, serving as a medical device software design consultant, and providing testing services for hospital beds. He has also offered engineering services related to PLC for industrial personnel and leveraging space personnel capabilities for mechanical parts design and manufacturing.
