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Arno Ruckelshausen is a pioneering researcher in agricultural robotics and precision farming, whose work has significantly advanced the development of autonomous systems for plant science and crop management. Based at Hochschule Osnabrück, he is best known for leading the development of BoniRob, a landmark autonomous field robot platform designed for individual plant phenotyping, which has accumulated over 145 citations and become a foundational reference in agricultural robotics. His research spans autonomous field robotics, digital and image-based phenotyping, sensor integration, and plant protection systems, reflecting a career dedicated to bridging cutting-edge technology with real-world agricultural challenges. Ruckelshausen's contributions extend to selective spraying robots in orchards, multi-sensor simulation environments, and modular system architectures for phenotyping — demonstrating a consistent focus on precision, efficiency, and ecological sustainability in farming. More recently, his work has tackled critical safety challenges in autonomous agricultural machinery, including novel testing methods for human detection systems, and comparative studies of soil interaction across agricultural and space robotics platforms. His involvement in the Field Robot Event further highlights his commitment to inspiring the next generation of agricultural engineers. Across his career, Ruckelshausen has established himself as a key architect of the intelligent, autonomous farming systems shaping modern precision agriculture.