Alan M. Lefcourt

United States Department of Agriculture

Papers

1

Total Citations

13

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About

Dr. Alan M. Lefcourt is a leading researcher in agricultural automation and precision farming, with a focus on developing intelligent navigation systems for ground-based robots. His work addresses the critical need for increased automation in agriculture to extend operational hours and enhance food quality and safety. A key contribution is his development of proportional–integral–derivative (PID) and fuzzy control strategies for robot navigation in complex agricultural environments. His 2017 paper on this topic, which has garnered 13 citations, demonstrates a practical approach by modifying a commercial robot and creating crop row navigational software. This work lays the foundation for more reliable and autonomous field operations. Dr. Lefcourt’s research is pivotal in bridging the gap between theoretical control systems and real-world farming applications, making him a notable figure in the push toward smarter, more efficient agricultural technologies.

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Papers
13
Total Citations
13
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Development of Proportional–Integral–Derivative and Fuzzy Control Strategies for Navigation in Agricultural Environments
13 citations · 2017
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 5
🏛 Institutions: United States Department of Agriculture

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