6.2 Total research funds (in US Dollars)

FENTO Educational Robotics: https://www3.rdi.ku.ac.th/?p=75250

Innovation: 

For mission: FENTO is an educational robot for the teaching and learning of children of all levels, designed in accordance with the guidelines of science, robotic computation as a medium of logical learning, computational planning, and introductory programming, practicing touch-by-touch programming by command labels using robotic principles seen by cameras to read symbols to control robotic functions, selecting and defining various symbol catering patterns. It is a concrete program used to control the response behavior of robots.

The program is available in multiple languages, divided by age from preschool to high school, according to the Ministry of Education’s Computational Science Guidelines.

FENTO Robot Core Technology: 

Machine Vision: Robots can be seen like humans using a camera.

Text-to-Speech: The robot spoke as the message pounded through the command sign.

Internet of Things: Connect to an Internet network via Wi-Fi

April Tag: Command code labels for tasks requiring high accuracy are made using conventional printers.

Bluetooth: Connect to a mobile device using Bluetooth

Social engagement: This research is the work of Assoc. Prof. Nattawut Kwankaew, Department of Electrical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Kasetsart University. It is funded by Kasetsart University.

Genetic diversity assessment tools and breeding matching plan of Goral

https://www3.rdi.ku.ac.th/?p=69095 

Public service: Research project ‘Assessing the genetic diversity of Goral in Thailand to plan for conservation and release back to nature sustainably’ to study the genetic diversity of Goral in Omkoi Wildlife Breeding Station.

Gorals are wildlife with specific habitats, steep cliffs with grasslands and evergreen forests, causing each area to be cut off. Individual gorals cannot travel to each other as if they were in a random state at risk of extinction, so the planning guidelines for the conservation of gorals are still in place.

The results of this research 

1. Genetic diversity database and DNA prints of gorals in breeding stations Raising Omkoi Wildlife
2. The tool assesses the genetic diversity of deer and can be used both in nature and in Omkoi wildlife breeding stations.
3. An introductory guide to planning, matching, breeding in the station and releasing them into nature.

Utilization

Help develop a breeding matching plan for gorals to reduce the blood condition that contributes to the deterioration of gorals health by using the data to successfully match the actual breeding and applying the results of research that has proven knowledge and developed manual practices. Plan to breed gorals in the breeding grounds and then release the gorals that have been genetically assessed to nature.

Social engagement: This research is the work of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khonson Srikulnad and Department of Genetics, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University. It is funded by the National Research Agency, Kasetsart University.

Innovative Health Supplements Cholesterol lowering powder and natural antioxidants

https://www3.rdi.ku.ac.th/?p=24385 

Public service: Health supplements ‘Super-Healthy Powder’ is developed from bioactive compounds derived from nature 100%. It has the property of reducing cholesterol in the veins with antioxidants at the same time. It is an innovation that is caused by the joint synergy of bioactive compounds from microorganisms and plants, some of which are agricultural waste materials with high antioxidant activity, which adds value to agricultural products. By finding the right ratio of ingredients for maximum bioactivity performance and using them in the lowest amounts to reduce production costs. It benefits consumers because they receive and provide health supplements in small quantities but will get the most out of it. In addition, it can be consumed directly. Entrepreneurs who are interested in acquiring technology transfer or further research can also use it as raw materials to develop various types of health supplements, such as packaged in capsules, made into herbal teas, brewed and drinking, produced as rice sprinkle powders, cereals or breakfast delis, etc.

Social engagement: This research is the work of Ms. Prapasorn Rakthavorn, Institute for Agricultural Productivity Research and Development and Agro-Industry. It is funded by Kasetsart University.

Management of buffer zone areas, wildlife sanctuaries

https://www3.rdi.ku.ac.th/?p=66206 

Public service: The goal of the research is habitat management to enable ecotourism by creating wildlife-friendly communities, creating plant-food plots to promote nutrition and food for wildlife to have sufficient ability to reproduce and increase wildlife populations without disturbing communities outside.

Wildlife management consists of two components: 1. Managing the animal population itself. 2. Habitat composition management is tree management, forest management to have adequate food crops.

This research develops and promotes the state’s policy of managing buffer areas at designated areas as no-hunting zones for the Huai Thap Salao – Huai Rabam Non-Hunting Area, Uthai Thani Province.

Social engagement: This research is the work of Asst. Prof. Dr. Nantachai Pongpatannurak, funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Development Programme – UNDP, and the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA).

KU Casing Filling Collagen: https://www3.rdi.ku.ac.th/?p=66047 

Innovation: 

For mission: KU Casing is a collagen filling with the ability to inhibit pathogenic microorganisms and spoil food, as well as prevent rancidity of sausages during storage, guiding the use of natural active ingredients to the food industry and providing new alternative materials for the food packaging industry and it is also safe for consumers.

The production uses vacuum compression technology to deliver chitosan, which has a microbial inhibitory effect, into the filling, which takes only 65 seconds from the original soaking method, which takes 24 hours to contain.

Sausages made from KU Casing have the following advantages 

• Inhibit pathogenic microorganisms. 
• Prevent lust odor of the product
• Expand product availability opportunities
• Reduce food loss during transportation
• Increase food security
• Can be consumed safely

Social engagement: This research is the work of Asst. Prof. Dr. Chitsiri Rajtanaphan and Dr. Juthamas Tantala, Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agricultural Industry, Kasetsart University. It is funded by the Center for Advanced Science for Agriculture and Food.

Synthesis of silver nanoparticles for antimicrobial action

https://www3.rdi.ku.ac.th/?p=66036 

Innovation: 

For mission: Synthesis of silver nanoparticles for inhibition of microorganisms using green technology synthesis is a technology that does not use chemicals for synthesis but uses plant substances to help synthesize silver nanoparticles that can be used to effectively suppress fungi. Importantly, it is safe because it uses Thai medicinal plants as an aid to synthesize.

This research has used the synthesis of silver nanoparticles to develop a filter that can be put in a mask to protect against small particles, using Thai herbs, mangosteen bark, to help synthesize. Once synthesized, it is obtained as silver particles of small size and low toxicity. In addition, Thailand currently has a large amount of mangosteen shell waste. Therefore, the researchers foresee the benefits of using agricultural waste to add value by synthesizing effective silver nanoparticles.

Social engagement: This research is the work of Ms. Prapasorn Rakthavorn, Institute for Agricultural Production Research and Development and Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University. It is funded by Kasetsart University.

Innovation of milking board rubber for dairy industry

https://www3.rdi.ku.ac.th/?p=66027

Innovation:

For mission: In the past, milking cows was primarily manual labor, thereby obtaining small amounts of milk coupled with high wages. Therefore, medium to large farms prefer to milk cows using milking machines because they are convenient, clean, able to milk large quantities of milk quickly. An important device needed in the milking process is rubber liner or cow milking tire.

Currently, all cow milking tires are imported from abroad. It costs a lot of money. In milking cows at a time, 4 milking tires are used, and the kit must be replaced every 6 months due to the breakdown, which in turn has a high price and to prevent the accumulation of pathogens that cause problems with the mastitis of dairy cows.

Product Highlights 

1. More durable than imported rubber from abroad 
2. Reduce the cost of replacing milking board tires 
3. Reduce the occurrence of bacteria causing mastitis 
4. Save on treatment costs 
5. Raw milk has good quality

Impact of research 

1. Creating opportunities for workers to compete with the international community 
2. Non-polluting products are environmentally friendly 
3. No trade balance from importing products from abroad 
4. Create economic benefits for rubber

Social engagement: This research is the work of an Assistant Professor of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Saroj Kaewmani, Department of Animal Welfare Faculty of Agriculture, Kasetsart University. It is funded by Kasetsart University.

Crab farming in a single condo with a renewable water system

https://www3.rdi.ku.ac.th/?p=75122 

Innovation: 

For mission: Crab farming in a single condo with a circulating water system. Condo-style feedlots or circulating water systems can be seen paving and fed 100% without being lost. The survival rate will be about 80%. If raised in a pond, the soil will have a survival rate of only 40 – 50%. Raising crabs in a standalone condo with a renewable water system is much better than raising crabs in clay ponds and can also control the amount of food to reduce costs, control the quality of produce to be of good quality, and be food safe, elevating the quality of aquatic food.

Social engagement: This research is the work of Mr. Suksan Wanpen, Samut War Fisheries Research Station, Faculty of Fisheries, Kasetsart University. It is funded by Kasetsart University.

Biopharmaceuticals stimulate vegetable quality from dry micrococcus bacteria 

https://www3.rdi.ku.ac.th/?p=74619 

Innovation: 

For mission: Are biopharmaceuticals that stimulate the growth and increase the quality of vegetable crops from P2-23 microcosm bacteria, help to increase the germination rate of vegetable seeds, accelerate the seedling root system, reduce leaf and flower shedding, increase fruiting, bush shape, increase phytochemicals such as vitamins in vegetable crops, and help reduce the use of chemical hormones.

Social engagement: This research is the work of Asst. Prof. Dr. Savitr Trakulnaleamsai, Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Kasetsart University. It is funded by Kasetsart University.

Strep Easy kit: https://www3.rdi.ku.ac.th/?p=74608 

Innovation: 

For mission: The Strep Easy kit for diagnosing S. agalactiae bacteria is a simple immunochromatographic strip test. This test kit can test S. agalactiae in both Ia xerotype and Xerotype III in a single test kit, being able to differentiate between each serotype. This test kit can examine a small number of infected fish samples at the level of 100 CFU/ml, can be tested for both live fish (blood samples) and dead fish (kidney samples), and is consistent with the standard methods used by the Department of Fisheries (APS. 10453-2010) with sensitivity of 83.3% and specificity of 100%. This test kit is accurate, accurate, affordable, farmers can check it themselves and can be used on farms.

Social engagement: This research is the work of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Sasimnas Unjak, Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science, University of Kasetsart, with funding from Kasetsart University.

Biodegradable containers from pineapple leaf fiber fragments: https://www3.rdi.ku.ac.th/?p=75131

Public service: Membranes from pineapple leaf fiber fragments can be molded into biodegradable fruit tray containers, replacing the use of foam and plastic. This increases the value of agricultural waste, can generate income for farmers, and also results in the creation of added value in the form of products derived from natural raw materials.

Innovation: 

For mission: Using biomaterials to replace polystyrene plastic foam for reducing environmental problems from packaging waste, research has shown that membranes from fiber fragments from pineapple leaves have been found. It has a high cellulose composition, which can be used to produce both handcrafted and semi-industrial paper. It can also be produced as a packaging container.

Highlights 

1. Molded into biodegradable fruit tray containers instead of foam and plastic.
2. Add value to agricultural waste and generate income for farmers.

Social engagement: This research is the work of Dr. Priyanuj Sichola and the Institute for Agricultural Production Research and Development and Agro-Industry, Kasetsart University. It is funded by Kasetsart University.