Asiwan Kultongkham

King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi

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Asiwan Kultongkham is a leading researcher in agricultural robotics and smart farming, with a primary focus on developing intelligent, force-sensitive robotic systems for delicate crop harvesting. Her most-cited work, "The design of a force feedback soft gripper for tomato harvesting" (2021, 43 citations), addresses a critical challenge in agricultural automation: preventing damage to soft produce during robotic harvesting. By integrating force feedback mechanisms into soft gripper design, Kultongkham’s research enables robots to apply precisely controlled pressure, ensuring gentle handling of fruits and vegetables while maintaining harvesting efficiency. This contribution bridges the gap between artificial intelligence, robotics, and practical agricultural needs, offering scalable solutions for tasks like seeding, monitoring, and harvesting. Her work has been instrumental in advancing smart farming technologies, where reducing crop damage is as important as operational speed. With growing global interest in sustainable automation, Kultongkham’s innovations are shaping the next generation of agricultural robots, making her a key figure in the intersection of robotics and precision agriculture.