Jakkrit Sumroengrit

King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok

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Jakkrit Sumroengrit is a robotics researcher whose work focuses on developing autonomous systems for environmental remediation, particularly in water surface cleaning. His primary research areas include floating waste detection, robotic manipulation on water surfaces, and cost-effective autonomous cleaning solutions for developing countries. His most impactful contribution is the "floating waste scooper robot," a pioneering design that addresses the challenge of collecting dry waste like plastic bottles from water surfaces. This robot overcomes the physical difficulties of surface tension and drag forces that cause waste to drift away during manual collection. The paper detailing this robot has garnered 55 citations, reflecting its significance in the field. Sumroengrit also advanced waste detection technology by introducing a laser-based method for identifying floating debris, leveraging refraction and reflection principles to guide autonomous surface cleaning robots. This work, with 8 citations, demonstrates his commitment to practical, economic solutions. His research directly addresses a routine but labor-intensive task in developing nations, offering a scalable alternative to human labor. Sumroengrit’s contributions stand out for their focus on real-world applicability, combining mechanical design with intelligent sensing to tackle water pollution efficiently.