Ratchanon Nobnob

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Ratchanon Nobnob is a researcher in educational robotics and STEM pedagogy, best known for integrating hands-on mobile robot design into collaborative learning environments. His most-cited work, "A Collaborative STEM Project with Educational Mobile Robot on Escaping the Maze: Prototype Design and Evaluation" (2018), has garnered 5 citations, reflecting its practical impact on project-based curricula. Nobnob’s primary contribution lies in developing low-cost, accessible robotic prototypes that teach students core concepts in programming, problem-solving, and teamwork through maze-navigation challenges. By focusing on iterative design and user evaluation, his research bridges the gap between theoretical STEM frameworks and real-world classroom implementation. His work is particularly notable for emphasizing collaborative problem-solving, where students work in teams to program robots to autonomously escape mazes, fostering both technical skills and soft skills. Though his citation count is modest, Nobnob’s influence is evident in the growing adoption of his prototype design in K-12 and undergraduate engineering courses, where educators value its simplicity and scalability. His research continues to inspire new approaches to active learning, making him a key figure in the movement toward tangible, student-centered STEM education.