Neeracha Kumjaroen

King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang

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Neeracha Kumjaroen is a researcher specializing in mechanical design and robotics, with a particular focus on advanced gear systems for small-scale robotic applications. Her key research areas include harmonic drive mechanisms, flexible spline design, and the optimization of servo-motor transmission systems. Her most notable contribution is the design of a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) flexible spline for harmonic gears, which addresses a critical challenge in miniature robotics: the excessive weight and low gear ratios of conventional gear trains and planetary gear sets. This work, published in 2018 and cited 2 times, proposes a lightweight, high-ratio alternative that enhances the performance of small robots. By replacing traditional metal components with HDPE, Kumjaroen’s design reduces overall system weight while maintaining the precision and torque required for delicate robotic movements. Her research holds practical significance for engineers developing compact, efficient robotic systems, particularly in fields like prosthetics, micro-manipulation, and educational robotics. Kumjaroen’s work exemplifies how material innovation and mechanical design can converge to solve real-world engineering constraints, making her a valuable contributor to the advancement of lightweight, high-performance gear systems.