Intelligent Robots for Agriculture: Design, Development and Applications

Dear Colleagues,

Traditional agricultural production methods face challenges such as high labor costs, low efficiency, and unequal resource utilization. With the emergence of automation and robotics technology, the agricultural industry has undergone significant transformations, taking solid steps towards precision agriculture, achieving high resource utilization efficiency, and sustainable production techniques. The application of intelligent robots in agriculture has also become a prominent research area.

The Special Issue will delve into the growing significance of intelligent robots in agriculture, covering the customization, development, and implementation of robotic systems for diverse agricultural activities. It will offer thorough insight into the potential influence of robotic technologies for streamlining agricultural processes, boosting productivity, and tackling farming sector challenges.

By integrating advanced technologies such as automation, intelligent manufacturing, and artificial intelligence, intelligent robots can achieve precision and automation in field operations, enhancing production efficiency, thus reducing farmers' labor intensity. This approach also contributes to sustainable agricultural development goals and promotes the modernization of agriculture.

This Special Issue will provide suggestions and new perspectives to promote the transformation and upgrading of the agricultural industry and improve agricultural production methods. It covers areas such as intelligent manufacturing, agricultural science, artificial intelligence, and mechanical manufacturing. We seek original research articles, reviews, and case studies that present novel developments in the design, implementation, and real-world applications of intelligent robots for agriculture.

Prof. Dr. Hongjun Wang
Dr. Hanwen Kang
Prof. Dr. Juntao Xiong
Guest Editors

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• horticulture
• field robotics
• machine learning
• autonomous navigation
• robotic manipulation
• teleoperation
• human–robot interaction
• UAV application
• mechanical design
• precision agriculture
• agricultural intelligent system
• intelligent design and manufacturing