Visarute Pinrod

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Visarute Pinrod is a researcher whose work lies at the intersection of micro-robotics and high-voltage power electronics, with a particular focus on enabling compact, integrated actuation systems. His most cited work, "Multi Kilovolt Lithium Niobate Pyroelectric Cantilever Switched Power Supply" (2019, 13 citations), addresses a critical bottleneck in microrobotics: the need for lightweight, miniaturized power supplies capable of generating several kilovolts to drive piezoelectric actuators. Pinrod’s key contribution is the development of a novel switched power supply that leverages the pyroelectric properties of lithium niobate cantilevers, allowing for high-voltage generation without the bulk of traditional transformers. This innovation is pivotal for advancing autonomous microrobots, where size and weight constraints are paramount. By demonstrating a practical pathway to integrate kilovolt-level power sources directly onto robotic platforms, Pinrod’s work has laid foundational groundwork for next-generation micro-actuators. His research not only showcases a clever application of materials science but also directly impacts the feasibility of high-displacement, high-force microrobots, making his contributions highly relevant for engineers and scientists working on miniaturized autonomous systems.