Lucette Laurens

Centre de Coopération Internationale en Recherche Agronomique pour le Développement, Université Paul-Valéry Montpellier

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Lucette Laurens is a leading voice at the intersection of agricultural science and labor automation. Her research focuses on the socio-technical implications of robotics in farming, examining how autonomous systems are reshaping the nature of agricultural work. Laurens’ major contribution lies in synthesizing fragmented knowledge through rigorous systematic reviews, most notably her landmark 2022 paper, "Robots and transformations of work in farm: a systematic review of the literature and a research agenda," which has garnered 79 citations. This work not only maps the current landscape of farm robotics but also identifies critical gaps, proposing a forward-looking research agenda that has become a foundational reference for scholars in agricultural engineering, rural sociology, and human-robot interaction. Her earlier 2021 review, presented to an international audience, further established her as a key synthesizer in this rapidly evolving field. By bridging technical innovation with labor studies, Laurens provides essential insights into how automation can be integrated sustainably and equitably into food production systems, making her work indispensable for researchers and policymakers navigating the future of farming.