Nuttawadee Lorpatanakasem

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Nuttawadee Lorpatanakasem is a robotics researcher whose work centers on the design and control of dynamically stable mobile robots, with a particular focus on ball-balancing platforms. Her most notable contribution is the development of the AU Balancing BallBot (AUB³), a novel robot structure that achieves locomotion and balance by maneuvering on a single spherical wheel. This research addresses fundamental challenges in underactuated robotics, including real-time stabilization, motion planning, and control system implementation. Her seminal paper on the AUB³, which has garnered 6 citations, serves as a foundational reference for engineers exploring compact, agile, and omnidirectional robotic platforms. By demonstrating how to integrate sensors, actuators, and control algorithms to maintain equilibrium on a ball, Lorpatanakasem’s work has practical implications for applications ranging from personal mobility devices to inspection robots in confined spaces. Her contributions highlight the intersection of mechanical design and control theory, offering a compelling case study in how creative engineering can solve complex dynamic problems. For students and researchers in robotics, her research provides a clear entry point into the world of non-holonomic systems and balance control.