Research and Innovation

World Solar Challenge

In a friendly competition with other participants who share the same goal, teams set off from Darwin towards Adelaide, approximately 3,000 kilometres south.

This is all about energy management!
Based on the conventional wisdom that a 1,000-watt electric car can complete a trip in 50 hours, a solar car will only get 5 kilowatt-hours of reserve power, which is only 10% of that figure, and all other power must come from the sun or the car's own kinetic energy recovery.
These cars are arguably the most efficient electric vehicles in the world.

After arriving in Darwin, going through customs quarantine, security checks and briefings on the activities, participants are ready to embark on their epic journey.

Once the teams leave Darwin, they must travel as far as they can until 17.00pm each day, when they will set up camp in the desert in their current location. All teams must be fully self-sufficient, and for all, this is a great adventure. Many have described it as the adventure of a lifetime.

-The Challenger class is a single-distance race from Darwin to Adelaide.
-Cruiser class is a regularity trial (maintaining speed and time) competition.
-The Adventure class is a non-competitive class that allows cars built for previous races to enter.

During the trip there will be 7 mandatory checkpoints where observers will change and the team manager can keep them updated on the weather conditions and the team's position on the course. At these checkpoints, teams can only perform basic maintenance such as checking and inflating tires or cleaning debris from the car.

There are also unannounced checkpoints that tournament officials may set up to ensure teams comply with the rules.

Drone

Design and development of a mechanical hand gripper from a bird's foot

For use with unmanned aerial vehicles to assist disaster victims.

Today, drones are popular and play an important role in many areas such as industry, agriculture, and disaster relief in hard-to-reach areas, especially in cases of floods and fires. A major problem in disaster prevention and relief is the lack of personnel and modern equipment.

To meet this challenge, this research has developed a mechanical gripper with a design similar to a bird’s foot, which can be used for various functions such as grabbing, hanging, or tying to support the operations of rescue workers, focusing on increasing efficiency and reducing rescue time.

The gripper has been developed to work with UAVs capable of carrying a maximum payload of 10 kilograms and with high precision in reaching the target, thus reducing the use of resources in terms of personnel and mission time.

• Key features of a handheld UAV system

1. Load carrying capacity
   • Supports a maximum weight of 9 kilograms.
   • Supports a variety of gripping, lifting, hanging or hooking objects.
2. Design features
   • The shape is similar to the feet of an eagle to increase agility and flexibility in use.
3. Application
   • Assistance for victims of floods and fires
   • Grabbing and moving objects in hard-to-reach areas
   • Perform urgent missions such as transporting important materials and equipment.

This gripper system is driven by a motor that controls the electric lock. The user can flexibly control the operation according to the need, such as grasping, tying, or placing the desired destination of the object. Such ability reduces the limitations of the operation and increases the efficiency in various missions, especially in disaster prevention and relief work that requires high speed and accuracy.

BlockChat Application

The origin of the “BlokSTC” application

Nowadays, educational institutions and organizations must quickly adapt to the digital age to meet the needs of efficient data and communication management, as well as create convenience for target groups, whether students, teachers, personnel, or related persons.

For this reason, the college recognizes the importance of development. BlokSTC Application It is designed to collect essential information and features to support various aspects of work management, including event notifications, important news, personal data management, status tracking, and support for group collaboration.

• Key features in the application

1. Main page
   • Collect important menus such as news, activities, notifications and various information related to the college.
2. calendar of events
   • Shows relevant activities for each day, with details of time and location, to help with planning.
3. News
   • Update important news of the college, both in the form of news and important activities.
4. User status
   • Track personal information such as points, rewards, or information related to your account.
5. Recommendations and Complaints
   • A channel for users to send suggestions or report problems through the system.
6. Member list and recommended courses
   • Displays information about members or related subjects.
7. activities
   • Follow or participate in various activities organized by the college.
8. QR & Redemption
   • QR code scanning feature to receive special privileges or collect points
9. Post status and ratings
   • For sharing personal information or rating in the system
10. Product sales and donation system
    • Support purchasing products, receiving donations or fundraising

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• Comprehensive usage: It has a wide range of features covering information, notifications and user interactions.
• Design: User-friendly interface with clearly categorized menus

With this development, the BlokSTC application has become an important tool to connect all parts of the college together and help everyone access the necessary information and features conveniently, quickly and most efficiently.

STC POLL Siam Technopoll Research Institute

Siam Technopol Research Institute was established by Siam Technology College Under the leadership of Asst. Prof. Dr. Phonphisut Mongkhonwanich President of Siam Technology College and Chairman of the Research Council, with the objective of being a center for research and innovation that responds to the needs of educational institutions and society as a whole.

The establishment of this research institute aims to support the development of data science and the creation of modern and cutting-edge academic innovations, as well as being an important tool for collecting, analyzing and developing data from the public sector, government organizations and private sectors to support problem solving and social development in important dimensions.

Mission of Siam Technopol Research Institute

1. Research and survey
   • Surveys are conducted in various dimensions, including economics, business, society, politics, science and innovation.
   • Design in-depth survey and research projects to develop modern databases and lead society.
2. Support for education and innovation
   • Develop applied research that can be applied in education and industry.
   • Support the creation of new knowledge to develop Siam Technology College and society as a whole.
3. Holistic development of society
   • Use research results to determine strategies that can promote social development in various areas.
   • Create links between educational institutions and government or private agencies.

Mission of Siam Technopol Research Institute

1. Promote research in data science and innovation
   To create knowledge that can be applied in society and industry.
2. Develop projects that have a positive social impact
   To be a driving force for sustainable social development.
3. Support modern education
   To enhance the potential of students, teachers and staff in the college.
4. Build a collaborative network
   To connect the education sector, government organizations and the private sector in the dimensions of research and development.

With such mission and duty, Siam Technopol Research Institute aims to be a center of research and innovation that supports social development in all dimensions and creates sustainable impacts on Thailand and the world society in the future.