Papers
32
Total Citations
269
H-Index
10
About
Thavida Maneewarn is a prominent robotics researcher whose work spans mobile robotics, teleoperation, inspection systems, and multi-robot mechanics. Based at a leading Thai research institution, Maneewarn has made significant contributions to intelligent robot control, particularly through pioneering work on fuzzy Q-learning for mobile robots, where a novel reward-sharing mechanism and exploration strategy substantially improved autonomous learning performance (26 citations). Early in their career, Maneewarn contributed to cutting-edge telerobotics, developing systems for handling delicate protein crystals aboard the International Space Station and advancing haptic feedback methods for telerobotic control (23 and 12 citations, respectively). A recurring theme throughout their research is locomotion in challenging environments — from dynamic modeling of one-wheel robots using Kane's method to snake robots navigating inclined pipes, humanoid walking on slopes, and magnetically-driven in-pipe inspection robots capable of traversing both horizontal and vertical ferromagnetic surfaces (19 citations). Maneewarn has also explored the fundamental mechanics of cooperative multi-robot manipulation using flexible tools. With a body of work totaling well over 150 citations, their research has meaningfully advanced practical robotic systems for industrial inspection, space applications, and autonomous navigation.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1A modifled approach to fuzzy Q learning for mobile robots26 citations · 2005
- 2Telerobotic remote handling of protein crystals23 citations · 2002
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- 4Dynamic modeling of a one-wheel robot by using Kane's method18 citations · 2003
- 5Mechanics of cooperative nonprehensile pulling by multiple robots17 citations · 2005
- 6Inclined plane walking compensation for a humanoid robot13 citations · 2010
- 7A prototype of inspection robot for water wall tubes in boiler12 citations · 2014
- 8Impact reduction mobile robot and the design of the compliant legs12 citations · 2012
- 9Haptic feedback of kinematic conditioning for telerobotic applications12 citations · 2002
- 10Design of pipe crawling gaits for a snake robot10 citations · 2009