Sirichai Nithi-Uthai

National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, Kasetsart University

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Sirichai Nithi-Uthai is a researcher whose work bridges advanced robotics, control systems, and practical engineering applications. His most recognized contribution is the development of a generator inspection vehicle — an innovative robotic system designed to inspect electrical power generators without requiring rotor removal, a breakthrough that significantly reduces both operational time and cost. This work, which has garnered 9 citations since its publication in 2022, reflects his commitment to translating engineering research into real-world industrial impact. Nithi-Uthai has also made meaningful contributions to control theory, particularly in addressing vibration suppression in flexible robotic systems. His 2017 paper on intelligent backstepping combined with input shaping techniques — cited 7 times — demonstrated how hybrid control strategies can effectively suppress residual vibration in flexible-joint robot manipulators. He further refined this approach in a 2019 study incorporating neural networks and reference model matching to overcome practical limitations of classical backstepping controllers, making the method more robust for real-world applications. Across his body of work, Nithi-Uthai demonstrates a consistent focus on making sophisticated control and robotic systems more practical, intelligent, and industrially viable — positioning him as a thoughtful contributor to applied robotics and automation engineering.