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Pakpoom Kriengkomol has pioneered the development of hybrid and legged inspection robots for maintaining aging steel infrastructure. His research focuses on creating versatile robotic systems that can both fly and walk to navigate complex 3D environments, particularly for steel bridge inspection. His most significant contribution is the design of a novel hybrid flying-walking robot that can maneuver through intricate structures and stabilize on steel surfaces to perform critical bolt checks. Kriengkomol also advanced inspection robotics through his work on electropermanent-magnet control systems, enabling robots to walk securely on steel surfaces with a new close-loop control method. His development of a tripod walking method for legged inspection robots further expanded the capabilities of autonomous infrastructure assessment. With his most-cited paper garnering 24 citations, his research has laid important groundwork for practical robotic inspection solutions. His work on hammering sound analysis for infrastructure inspection by leg robots demonstrates his commitment to integrating non-destructive testing methods into robotic platforms, addressing the urgent need for automated maintenance of aging bridges and industrial facilities.