Three major international organizations—B.Grimm Power Public Company Limited (SET: BGRIM), Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (SET: THAI), and UNISON Co., Ltd. from South Korea—have entered a significant partnership to advance innovation, technology, and the capabilities of Thai youth on a global stage.
The partnership provides joint support to the ‘iRAP Robot’ team from King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), enabling them to compete in the ‘World RoboCup Rescue 2026’. The competition will take place in Incheon, South Korea from June 30 to July 6, 2026, with KH Academy serving as the coordinating body and providing comprehensive support to the team throughout the event.
On June 28, 2026, Mrs. Wanwisa Punosoth, Co-Founder and Director of Partner Relations, alongside Ms. Alyssa Sittiwong, Academy Manager, both key executives at KH Academy, accompanied the iRAP Robot team—including both faculty and students—to Suvarnabhumi Airport’s international departures hall, offering support as the team embarked on their journey to the global competition. Ms. Jiranan Prommart, Project Coordinator at KH Academy, also traveled with the team to coordinate and oversee arrangements throughout the trip.
The delegation from KMUTNB is led by seven distinguished faculty members: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kittichai Thanasupsin (Dean, Faculty of Engineering), Asst. Prof. Dr. Aran Blattler (Director, Robotics Engineering and Automation System Program, Department of Production and Robotics Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, and team advisor), Asst. Prof. Dr. Jiraphan Inthiam (Assistant Dean for Technology Integration, Faculty of Engineering, and team advisor), Asst. Prof. Dr. Janjit Iamchaturapatr (Deputy Director for Corporate Administration, KMUTNB Techno Park), Asst. Prof. Dr. Komthep Silpcharu (Assistant Director for Corporate Administration, KMUTNB Techno Park), Asst. Prof. Dr. Teppakorn Sittiwanchai (Lecturer, Department of Production and Robotics Engineering, and team advisor), and Asst. Prof. Noppadol Pudchuen (Lecturer, Department of Production and Robotics Engineering, and team advisor).
The iRAP Robot team itself consists of 14 talented students developing innovative rescue robotics technology. The team members are: Mr. Natinan Kuttanan, Mr. Noppadol Jumrussri, Mr. Kolpat Boonleua, Mr. Tanakorn Kulsri, Mr. Jedsadakorn Chainarapipat, Mr. Chayanin Thitikulwat, Mr. Sukitchai Homkrajai, Mr. Sermchat Leelasakulmekeart, Mr. Napat Chanlarm, Mr. Phattanadate Srianant, Mr. Sivakorn Panbanphaew, Mr. Sitthikorn Chathaisong, Mr. Methee Meesaeng, and Ms. Supicha Jitniyom. These students represent various departments within the Faculty of Engineering and the College of Industrial Technology at KMUTNB.
The iRAP Robot team from KMUTNB’s Faculty of Engineering has long been a source of pride for Thailand, having previously secured the RoboCup Rescue World Champion title an impressive ten times. This year, they remain focused on defending their championship honor and showcasing the remarkable capabilities of young Thai engineers on the global stage.
Supporters can follow and cheer for Thailand’s iRAP Robot team in their pursuit of victory and international acclaim at the World RoboCup Rescue 2026 through KH Academy’s official Facebook page and Instagram channel.
