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Prof. Manukid Parnichkun

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Mechatronics and Machine Intelligence
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Dr. Manukid Parnichkun is Professor and Chair of Mechatronics and Machine Intelligence Program at the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand. He is also a Visiting Faculty at Ecole Centrale de Nantes, France, and Warsaw University of Technology, Poland. His research interests are within the field of robotics design and development, advanced control of dynamics and unstable systems.

  1. Ph.D in Precision Machinery Engineering. The University of Tokyo, Japan. 1996. Thesis Title: Cooperation of Multiple Robots by CDCSMA-CD Communication Method and GSGM Movement Model.
  2. M.Eng. in Precision Machinery Engineering. The University of Tokyo, Japan. 1993. Thesis Title: Cooperation of Autonomous Mobile Robots in Searching Unknown Environment and Making Map.
  3. B.Eng. (1st rank of the class of 80 students, Honors) in Mechanical Engineering. Chulalongkorn University, Thailand. 1991. Senior Project Title: Analysis of Strength of Car Body.

Research and development areas include, but not limited to robotics design and development, advanced control of dynamics and unstable systems.

  1. AT74.02: Control Theory
  2. AT74.03: Sensing and Actuation
  3. AT74.05: AI and Neuro-Fuzzy Theory
  1. Petrus Sutyasadi and Manukid Parnichkun. “Developing Low-Cost Two Wheels Balancing Scooter Using Proportional Derivative Controller,” International Journal of Electircal and Computer Engineering (IJECE). Vol. 12, No.3, June 2022, pp. 2454-2464, ISSN: 2088-8708, DOI: 10.11591/ijece.v12i3, (2022) SNIP 0.833.
  2. Sondarangallage D.A. Sanjeewa and Manukid Parnichkun, “Control of Rotary Double Inverted Pendulum System Using LQR Sliding Surface based Sliding Mode Control,” International Journal of Control and Decision, Taylor and Francis, (2021).
  3. Surat Panyakaew and Manukid Parnichkun, “Vibration Energy Harvesting for Low Frequency Using Auto-Tuning Parametric Rolling Pendulum Under Exogenous Multi-Frequency Excitations”, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics Letters, Elsevier, (2020) Impact Factor 18.67.
  4. Pongsakorn Seekhao and Manukid Parnichkun.Development and control of a bicycle robot based on steering and pendulum balancing,” International Journal of Mechatronics. Elsevier Science Ltd. (2020) Impact Factor 1.823.
  5. Petrus Sutyasadi and Manukid Parnichkun. “Push Recovery Control of Quadruped Robot Using Particle Swarm Optimization Based Structure Specified Mixed Sensitivity H2/H∞ Control,” Industrial Robot Journal. Emerald Publishing. March 2020, DOI I 10.1108/IR-06-2019-0135 (2020) SNIP 1.022.
  6. Chaiyaporn Silawatchananai and Manukid Parnichkun, “Haptics Control of an Arm Exoskeleton for Virtual Reality Using PSO based Fixed Structure H∞ Control,International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems., May 2019, DOI: 10.1177/1729881419849198, (2019) Impact Factor 1.482.
  7. Sondarangallage D.A. Sanjeewa and Manukid Parnichkun, “Control of Rotary Double Inverted Pendulum System Using Mixed Sensitivity H∞ Controller,” International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems., March 2019, DOI: 10.1177/1729881419833273, (2019) Impact Factor 1.482.
  8. Anantachai Naijit, Manukid Parnichkun, Chailerd Pichitpornchai, “Brain-Computer-Interface based Automatic Control of Robo-Rat Using A-Star.” International Journal of Biosensors & Bioelectronics, Vol. 4 Issue 3, MedCrave, (2018), pp.114-118.
  9. Noppadol Ajjanaromvat and Manukid Parnichkun, “Trajectory Tracking Using Online Learning LQR with Adaptive Learning Control of a Leg-Exoskeleton for Disorder Gait Rehabilitation,International Journal of Mechatronics. Elsevier Science Ltd.. Vol.51, pp.85-96. (2018) Impact Factor 1.823.
  10. Nicom Promkajin and Manukid Parnichkun, “Development of a Robust Attitude Control for Non-Identical Rotors Using SMC,” International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems.  Vol.15, Issue 1, DOI: 10.1177/1729881417753554, (2018) Impact Factor 1.482. 
  11. Wiput Tuvayanond and Manukid Parnichkun. “Position Control of a Pneumatic Surgical Robot Using PSO based 2-DOF H Loop Shaping Structured Controller,” International Journal of Mechatronics. Elsevier Science Ltd. Vol.43, pp.40-55. (2017) Impact Factor 1.823.
  12. Chan Moon Kim and Manukid Parnichkun. “Prediction of settled water turbidity and optimal coagulant dosage in drinking water treatment plant using a hybrid model of k-means clustering and adaptive neuro-fuzzy inference system,” International Journal of Applied Water Science, Springer. (2017).
  13. Surachat Chantarachit and Manukid Parnichkun. “Development and Control of a Unicycle Robot with Double Flywheels,” International Journal of Mechatronics. Elsevier Science Ltd. Vol 40, pp.28-40, (2016) Impact Factor 1.823. 
  14. Chan Moon Kim and Manukid Parnichkun. “MLP, ANFIS and GRNN based real-time coagulant dosage determination and accuracy comparison using full-scale data of a water treatment plant,” Journal of Water Supply: Research and Technology – AQUA (2016).
  15. Petrus Sutyasadi and Manukid Parnichkun. “Gait Tracking Control of Quadruped Robot Using Differential Evolution Based Structure Specified Mixed Sensitivity H8 Robust Control,” Journal of Control Science and Engineering. Hindawi Publishing Corp.,Vol. 2016, Article ID 8760215, 18 pages, 2016. doi:10.1155/2016/8760215 (2016). Impact Factor 0.68.
  16. Somphong Thanok and Manukid Parnichkun. “Longitudinal Control of an Intelligent Vehicle Using Particle Swarm Optimization based Sliding Mode Control,” International Journal of Advanced Robotics. Robotics Society of Japan. Vol.29, No.8, (2015), Impact Factor 0.73.
  17. Suppachai Howimanporn and Manukid Parnichkun. “Control of an X-Y Planar Inverted Penudulum Using PSO based SMC,” International Journal of Robotics and Automation. ACTA Press, Vol.30, Issue 4, pp.310-321, (2015), Impact Factor 0.44.
  18. Kanjanapan Sukvichai and Manukid Parnichkun. “Double-Level Ball-Riding Robot Balancing: from System Design, Modeling, Controller Synthesis, to Performance Evaluation,” International Journal of Mechatronics. Elsevier Science Ltd., Vol.24, pp.519-532. (2014) Impact Factor 1.823.
  19. Manukid Parnichkun. “Robotics Activities in Thailand at a Crossroad,” Journal of Robotics Society of Japan, Vol. 30, No. 10, pp 946 (2012).
  20. Viroch Sukontanakarn and Manukid Parnichkun. “Hybrid NN Predictive based LQR Controller for Rotary Double Inverted Pendulum Systems, an Analytical Study,” International Journal of Automation and Control.Inderscience Enterprises Limited, Vol. 5, No. 4, pp.337-355 (2011).
  21. Narong Aphiratsakun and Manukid Parnichkun. “Balancing Control of Leg Exoskeleton Using ZMP based Jacobian Compensation,” International Journal of Robotics and Automation. Acta Press, Vol. 25, No. 4 (2010) Impact Factor 0.44.
  22. Trung Thanh Bui,Manukid Parnichkun and Chi HieuLe. “Structure Specified H Loop Shaping Control for Balancing of Bicycle Robots: A Particle Swarm Optimization Approach,” Journal of Systems and Control Engineering,Selected Papers from Proceedings of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, PartI.Vol. 224, No. 2/2010 (2010) Impact Factor 0.322
  23. Narong Aphiratsakun and Manukid Parnichkun. “Balancing Control of AIT Leg Exoskeleton Using ZMP based FLC,” International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems.  Vol. 6, No. 4, pp. 319-328 (2009) Impact Factor 1.482.
  24. Viroch Sukontanakarn and Manukid Parnichkun. “Real-Time Optimal Control for Rotary Inverted Pendulum,” American Journal of Applied Sciences. Vol. 6 (6) pp.1106-1115 (2009)
  25. Somyot Kaitwanidvilai, Anuwat Jangwanitlert, and Manukid Parnichkun. “Structured Robust Loop Shaping Control for HIMAT System Using PSO,” IAENG Transactions on Engineering Technologies. Vol.1, pp. 23-34 (2008)
  26. Chirdpong Deelertpaiboon, Manukid Parnichkun, “Fusion of GPS, Compass, and Camera for Localization of an Intelligent Vehicle,” International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems.  Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 315-326 (2008) Impact Factor 1.482
  27. Bui Trung Thanh and Manukid Parnichkun. “Balancing Control of Bicyrobo by Particle Swarm Optimization-based Structure Specified Mixed H2/HControl,” International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems.  Vol. 5, No. 4, pp. 395-402 (2008)Impact Factor 1.482
  28. Somyot Kaitwanidvilai and Manukid Parnichkun. “Design of Structured Controller Satisfying HLoop Shaping Using Evolutionary Optimization: Application to a Pneumatic Robot Arm,” Engineering Letters. International Association of Engineers. Vol. 16, Issue 2, pp 193-201 (2008). 
  29. Theerayuth Chatchanayuenyong and Manukid Parnichkun. “Time Optimal Hybrid Sliding Mode-PI Control for an Autonomous Underwater Robot,” International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems.  Vol.5, No.1, March, (2008). Impact Factor 1.482
  30. Chailerd Pichitpornchai and Manukid Parnichkun. “Research and Development of a Medical Tele-Analyzer for Tactile Sensation: A New Dimension of Telemedicine,” Korean Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology. Vol. 10, Supp/1, pp. 11-14 (2006). 
  31. Sukon Puntunan and Manukid Parnichkun. “Online Self-Tuning Precompensation for a PID Heading Control of a Flying Robot,” International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems.  Vol. 4, No. 3, pp 323-330 (2006). Impact Factor 1.482
  32. Theerayuth Chatchanayuenyong and Manukid Parnichkun. “Neural Network Based-Time Optimal Sliding Mode Control for an Autonomous Underwater Robot,” International Journal of Mechatronics. Elsevier Science Ltd., Pergamon. Vol. 16, No 8, pp. 471-478 (2006) Impact Factor 1.823
  33. Anan Suebsomran and Manukid Parnichkun. “Disturbance Observer-Based Hybrid Control of Displacement and Force in a Medical Tele-Analyzer,” International Journal of Control, Automation, and Systems. ICASE and KIEE. Vol. 3, No. 1, pp. 70-78 (2005)
  34. Somyot Kaitwanidvilia and Manukid Parnichkun. “Force Control in a Pneumatic System Using Hybrid Adaptive Neuro-Fuzzy Model Reference Control,” International Journal of Mechatronics. Elsevier Science Ltd., Pergamon. Vol.15/1, pp. 23-41 (2005), Impact Factor 1.823
  35. Somyot Kaitwanidvilai and Manukid Parnichkun. “Genetic Algorithm based Fixed-Structure Robust H Loop Shaping Control of a Pneumatic Servo System,” Journal of Robotics and Mechatronics. JSME. Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 362-373 (2004)
  36. Chana Raksiri and Manukid Parnichkun. “Geometric and Force Errors Compensation in a 3-axis CNC Milling Machine,” International Journal of Machine Tools & Manufacture. Elsevier Science Ltd. Vol. 44/12-13, pp. 1283-1291 (2004), Impact Factor 1.576
  37. Manukid Parnichkun and Charoen Ngaecharoenkul. “Kinematics Control of a Pneumatic System by Hybrid Fuzzy PID,” International Journal of Mechatronics. Elsevier Science Ltd., Pergamon. Vol.11, No.8, pp. 1001-1023 (2001), Impact Factor 1.823
  38. Manukid Parnichkun and Viraphan Samadi. “Implementation of a Long Range LRF by Automatic Multi-Mode Measurement Scheme,” Journal of Circuits, Systems, and Computers (JCSC). World Scientific. Vol. 10, No.1&2, pp.113-135 (2000), Impact Factor 0.099
  39. Manukid Parnichkun and Prapot Airtan. “Pulse-Signaling Algorithm: A Non-Device-Based Robotics Control and Communication,” International Journal of Advanced Robotics. Robotics Society of Japan. Vol.13, No.5, pp.539-548 (1999), Impact Factor 0.737
  40. Manukid Parnichkun and Shigeo Ozono. “GSGM Movement Model for Cooperative Robots System,” International Journal of Mechatronics. Elsevier Science Ltd., Pergamon, Vol.8, No.8, pp. 905-925 (1998), Impact Factor 1.823
  41. Manukid Parnichkun and Shigeo Ozono. “CDCSMA-CD Communication Method for Cooperative Robot Systems,” International Journal of Advanced Robotics. Robotics Society of Japan. Vol.11, No.7, pp. 669-694 (1998), Impact Factor 0.737
  1. Smart City ASEAN Learning Network, ERASMUS-EDU-2022-CBHE-STRAND-2 of European Commission, 33,936 Euro, 2023 (On-going).
  2. Development of a TV-Image Conversion to Haptics Display System for Vision Disability Person, National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission, 3,371,730.50 Baht, 2022. (Principal Investigator) (On-going).
  3. Development of a Sensor Signal Processing and Control Unit for Laser Guided Vehicle for Industrial Application, sponsored by National Science and Technology Development Agency and Planet T & S Co.Ltd., 2,552,000 Baht, 2021. (Principal Investigator) (On-going)
  4. Development of Rice Quality Monitoring System, sponsored by Siam Kubota Corporation Co.Ltd., 1,055,840 Baht, 2020. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  5. Development of a Laser Guided Vehicle, sponsored by Planet T & S Co.Ltd., 2,930,000 Baht, 2017. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  6. Development of Autonomous Mobile Robotic Chair with Ability of Staircase Climbing for Handicapped and Elderly People (Phase II) Project, sponsored by Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI), 672,000 Baht, 2016. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  7. Preparation of Commercialization of Walking Rehabilitation Robot Project, sponsored by Thailand Center of Excellent in Life Sciences, 800,000 Baht, 2015. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  8. Development of Autonomous Mobile Robotic Chair with Ability of Staircase Climbing for Handicapped and Elderly People Project, sponsored by Health Systems Research Institute (HSRI), 1,590,000 Baht, 2015. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  9. Development of a Leg Exo-Skeleton Robot for Walking Rehabilitation Project, sponsored by Thailand Center of Excellent in Life Sciences, 1,496,000 Baht, 2014. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  10. The Project of Evaluation of the Results and Impacts of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Group Projects, sponsored by Thailand Research Fund, 750,000 Baht, 2014. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  11. Development of Imbalance Monitoring and Balancing Control System for Two-Wheel Vehicle Project, sponsored by National Science and Technology Development Agency, 1,991,000 Baht, 2011. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  12. Brain-Computer Interface Based Mental Detection for Accident Prevention and Machine Control: Applications in Fatigue Alarming and Robot Control Project, sponsored by Royal Thai Government, 1,000,000 Baht, 2009. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  13. Development of Robot Controller Project, sponsored by Aerofluid Co.,Ltd and Royal Thai Government, 2,000,000 Baht, 2008. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  14. Development of Force-Feedback Exoskeleton System for Virtual Reality Project, sponsored by Royal Thai Government, 952,000 Baht, 2008. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  15. Development of an Automatic Steering Cruise Control System for Passenger Cars Project, sponsored by National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, 1,988,800 Baht, 2007. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  16. Brain-Machine Interface for Robo-Animal Project, sponsored by Thailand Research Fund, 1,200,000 Baht. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  17. Development of an Exoskeleton for Handicapped People Project, sponsored by National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, 2,043,100 Baht, 2006. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  18. Development of an Automatic Tide Sensing Unit for Tsunami Early Warning System Project, sponsored by Royal Thai Government, 1,000,000 Baht, 2005. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  19. A Study of Development of an Intelligent Vehicle Project, sponsored by National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, 1,000,000 Baht, 2005. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  20. Development of a Medical Tele-Analyzer by Force-Displacement-Hybrid Tactile Sensor and Actuator for Abdominal Mass Analysis (Phase 2) Project, sponsored by National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, 1,674,200 Baht, 2004. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  21. Development of an Intelligent Underwater Mobile Robot Project, sponsored by Royal Thai Government, 1,000,000 Baht, 2003. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  22. Development of an Automatic-Controlled-Flying Robot Project, sponsored by Thailand Research Fund, 1,080,000 Baht, 2001. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  23. Development of a Systematic-Error-Compensate CNC Controller Project, sponsored by Mitutoyo Association for Science and Technology, 2,500,000 Yen, 2001. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  24. Development of a Medical Tele-Analyzer by Force-Displacement-Hybrid Tactile Sensor and Actuator for Abdominal Mass Analysis Project, sponsored by National Electronics and Computer Technology Center, 2,261,480 Baht, 2001. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  25. Development of Automatic Quality Inspection System of IC Package in Semiconductor Industry by Using of Image from CCD Camera Project, cosponsored by Circuit Electronics Industries Public Co., Ltd. and National Science and Technology Development Agency, 1,351,400 Baht, 1999. (Principal Investigator) (Completed)
  1. Best Presentation Award, “Multiple Robots Path Planning based on Reinforcement Learning for Object Transportation”, the 5th Artificial Intelligence and Cloud Computing Conference (AICCC 2022), Osaka, Japan, 2022
  2. Keynote Speaker at the 7th International Conference on Research in Intelligent Computing in Engineering (RICE 2022), Self-Driving Car Technologies, Hung Yen, Vietnam, 2022.
  3. Keynote Speaker at the 2022 Robocup Symposium (Robocup 2022), Self-Driving Car Technologies, Bangkok, Thailand, 2022.
  4. Keynote Speaker at the 2021 International Symposium on Instrumentation, Control, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics (ICA-SYMP 2021), Self-Driving Car Technologies, Bangkok, Thailand, 2021.
  5. Keynote Speaker at the International Conference on Sustainable Architecture and Engineering (ISoCAE 2020), Advanced Robotics and Mechatronics Researches and Application, Jakarta, Indonesia, 2020.
  6. Keynote Speaker at the International Conference on Robotics, Automation and Non-Destructive Evaluation (RANE 2019), Advanced Researches in Robotics and Mechatronics, Chennai, India, 2019.
  7. Distinguished Teaching Award 2019 from Asian Institute of Technology for Larger than 15-Student Class Size Category, 2019.
  8. Keynote Speaker at the 6th International Conference on Robotics, Informatics and Intelligent Control Technology (RIIT 2018), Dynamics Control of Advanced Mechatronics Systems, Bangkok, Thailand 2018.
  9. Keynote Speaker at the 6th International Conference on Mechatronics (ICOM’17), Balancing Control of Unstable Systems, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 2017.
  10. Outstanding Paper Award, Development of 2-DOFs H Loop Shaping Structured Control on Pneumatic Servo System, the 2017 TRS Conference on Robotics and Industrial Technology (CRIT 2017), Bangkok, Thailand, 2017.
  11. GIAN Scholar Recipient granted by Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India for Global Initiatives of Academic Network (GIAN) Program for conducting the course of Mechatronics: Synergic Integration of Mechanics, Electronics, and Information Technology, 2016.
  12. Runner-up Paper Award, Control of Bicycle Leaning with Steering and Mass-Moving Stabilization, the 7th TSME International Conference on Mechanical Engineering, ICoME 2016, Chiang Mai, Thailand 2016.
  13. Keynote Speaker at the 2016 TRS Conference on Robotics and Industrial Technology (CRIT 2016), Robots and Machines Development: From Imagination to Implementation and 15 Years of Thai Robotics Society: Where do we head for?, Bangkok, Thailand, 2016.
  14. Keynote Speaker at the 2014 TRS Conference on Robotics and Industrial Technology (CRIT 2014), Robotics Activities in Thailand at a Crossroad, Bangkok, Thailand, 2014.
  15. Invited Speaker at the Third International Conference of Information and Communication Technology for Embedded Systems, ICICTES 2012, From Intelligent Vehicle to Bicycle Robots: Embedded System in Control Applications, Bangkok, Thailand, 2012.
  16. Champion Award, 150,000 Baht Cash Prize, Mecha-Bike Team, BicyRobo Thailand Championship, 2012.
  17. Honor Award in Recognition of Contribution to Thai Robotics Society, the 2011 TRS Conference on Robotics and Industrial Technology (CRIT 2011),2011.
  18. Excellent Creativity Award, 50,000 Baht Cash Prize, Ex-Bike Team, BicyRobo Thailand Championship, 2010.
  19. Champion Award, 300,000 Baht Cash Prize, Kuen-Chai Team, Thailand Intelligent Vehicle Challenge 2009.
  20. Excellent Creativity Award, 50,000 Baht Cash Prize, Pak-Shee Team, Thailand Intelligent Vehicle Challenge, 2009.
  21. First Runner-Up Award, 200,000 Baht Cash Prize, Little MEC Team, Thailand Intelligent Vehicle Challenge 2008.
  22. First Runner-Up Award, 100,000 Baht Cash Prize, Aerotronix I Team, Thailand Intelligent Vehicle Challenge 2007.
  23. Best Paper Award, Preliminary Study and Design of an Exoskeleton, the 2007 TRS Conference on Robotics and Industrial Technology (CRIT 2007) , Nakorn Pathom, Thailand, 2007.
  24. Keynote Speaker at the 2007 TRS Conference on Robotics and Industrial Technology (CRIT 2007), Unmanned Car Technology and Performance Review: A Case Study from the Inaugural Thailand Intelligent Vehicle Challenge, Nakorn Pathom, Thailand, 2007.
  25. National Key Inventor honored by Krungthep Thurakij Newspaper, 1 January 2007.
  26. Elected President, Thai Robotics Society, 2003-2004
  27. Invited Speaker at the 2004 International Conference on Control, Automation, and Systems (ICCAS 2004), Advanced Researches and Development in Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation in Thailand, Bangkok, Thailand, 2004.
  1. Advisor and Member, Thai Robotics Society
  2. Academic Committee and Member, Technology Promotion Association (Thailand-Japan)
  3. Member, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
  • Robotics,
  • Control,
  • Mechatronics,
  • Machine Intelligence