The Faculty of Information and Communication Technology, Mahidol University (ICT Mahidol), extends its sincere congratulations to three student teams from the Bachelor of Science in Digital Science and Technology (DST Thai Program) and the Bachelor of Science in Information and Communication Technology (ICT International Program), together with their project advisor, Asst. Prof. Dr. Preecha Tangworakitthaworn, Instructor in the Computer Science Academic Group, on successfully advancing through the regional selection round and being selected as finalists representing the Central Region to compete in the National Final Round of the AI Innovation for Disability Competition.
The competition was organized under the Training Program on Technology and Artificial Intelligence for Developing Innovations for Persons with Disabilities, with entries classified into five categories. The official results were announced on August 10, 2026. The three ICT Mahidol student teams are as follows:
- Team PhysioAI – Fourth-year students, ICT International Program
- Mr. Rattee Watperatam
- Mr. Naruebordint Veangnont
- Miss Nichakan Ninhusrungsri
- Team AiSee – Fourth-year students, DST Thai Program
- Miss Natnicha Malailoy
- Miss Thitiporn Panthanan
- Miss Punyawee Sornpany
- Team PathGuard AI – Third-year students, ICT International Program
- Mr. Phoonyaphat Junsiri
- Mr. Woraneti Phicharanan
- Miss Barameeporn Niyomtrong
The AI Innovation for Disability Competition was organized by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) in collaboration with the Broadcasting and Telecommunications Research and Development Fund for Public Interest (BTFP) and Mahidol University. The competition was held as part of the Training Program on Technology and Artificial Intelligence for Developing Innovations for Persons with Disabilities, with projects categorized into five areas of disability: visual impairment; hearing or communication impairment; mobility or physical impairment; mental or behavioral impairment; and intellectual or cognitive impairment, including intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities, and autism spectrum disorder.
The program aimed to provide young people from across the country with equal opportunities to apply technology and artificial intelligence to create innovative solutions. Furthermore, it promoted the development of practical approaches and technologies aimed at improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in tangible ways. The National Final Round of the competition is scheduled to take place in September 2026.
The Faculty of ICT extends its sincere congratulations to the students and their advisor on this outstanding achievement, which is a great source of pride for the Faculty.