KMITL Robotics and AI

Research

Research projects

Our research spans mobile robotics, AI vision systems, manufacturing automation, and embedded intelligence, with strong industry collaborations including a 20+ year partnership with Seagate Technology.

Bogie Waiter Robot

A 40x40 cm serving robot for Thailand's 'Beyond Horizon' super-luxury train, engineered to serve food while the train is in motion.

Mobile RoboticsMechatronics

Autonomous Vehicles for Cleanroom

Autonomous intelligent vehicles for cleanroom environments, developed in collaboration with Seagate Technology Thailand.

Autonomous SystemsIndustry Collab

HSA Vision & Metrology

Vision system for Head Stacks Assembly metrology tools and loading/unloading systems.

Computer VisionManufacturing

Copper Clad Laminate Inspection

Surface defect detection system funded by Thai Laminate Manufacturer Co., Ltd.

Machine VisionDeep Learning

Railway Inspection System

Wheel-rail lateral movement detection using image processing and machine learning for Bangkok Airport Rail Link.

Machine LearningTransportation

Sensor Fusion for Autonomous Robots

Research on LiDAR and iBeacon sensor fusion for autonomous robot navigation.

Sensor FusionNavigation

Facilities

Labs & equipment

Our department operates dedicated robotics labs across two buildings, equipped with industrial-grade hardware for hands-on learning from the first year onward.

Industrial Robot Lab
HM Building

Industrial Robot Lab

Over five advanced articulated robots from leading brands like ABB and Mitsubishi Electric, equipped with sophisticated grippers and pneumatic systems for hands-on learning from the first year.

ABBMitsubishi ElectricPneumatic Systems
HM Building

3D Printer Farm

Supports the Drawing curriculum, enabling students to materialize their design concepts rather than relying solely on simulations. Integral to freshman-year robot competition projects.

3D PrintingPrototypingDesign
Robotics Lab at E12 Building
E12 Building

Robotics Lab

A dedicated robotics workspace for student projects and research, providing workbenches, electronic equipment, and testing areas for building and programming robots.

RoboticsElectronicsStudent Projects
Automation Lab
E12 Building

Automation Lab

Features Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and scaled-down machinery models — a cornerstone of hands-on learning offering realistic exposure to industrial automation and machine control scenarios.

PLCIndustrial AutomationMachine Control