Lucas de Azevedo Sales

University of Georgia

Papers

3

Total Citations

28

H-Index

2

About

Lucas de Azevedo Sales is a rising researcher in agricultural robotics, with a focused expertise in autonomous systems for specialty crops—including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts, and horticultural plants. His major contribution lies in advancing robotic technologies that can automate labor-intensive tasks and optimize the use of inputs like fertilizer and pesticides, thereby addressing critical challenges in modern agriculture. His most cited work, "Advancements in Agricultural Ground Robots for Specialty Crops" (2024), with 23 citations, provides a comprehensive overview of innovations and prospects in this rapidly evolving field. Sales also explores the frontier of collaborative robotics, as demonstrated in his 2025 paper on designing robotic systems to support spraying drone operations. This work highlights his interest in integrating multiple technologies—ground robots and aerial drones—to create more efficient, synergistic farming solutions. Though early in his career, Sales’s research is already shaping the conversation around precision agriculture and automation, offering practical pathways toward sustainable specialty crop production.

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H-Index
3
Papers
28
Total Citations
9
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Advancements in Agricultural Ground Robots for Specialty Crops: An Overview of Innovations, Challenges, and Prospects
23 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 4
🏛 Institutions: University of Georgia

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