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Behfar Farzaneh is a researcher whose work sits at the intersection of advanced teleoperation and agricultural robotics. His primary contributions lie in developing sensor-less force-reflecting macro-micro telemanipulation systems, a field where he has pioneered methods for improving the performance of remote control systems by estimating external forces without direct sensors. His most influential work, "Sensor-less force-reflecting macro–micro telemanipulation systems by piezoelectric actuators" (2016, 28 citations), and its follow-up (2017, 27 citations) have become foundational references for researchers seeking to enhance haptic feedback in delicate robotic tasks. Shifting focus to applied robotics, Farzaneh has made notable strides in precision agriculture. His 2020 study on a navigation system for a greenhouse spraying robot, and its subsequent validation in 2021, directly addressed the practical challenge of autonomous crop care. This latter work, which compared a four-wheeled robot’s performance against traditional backpack sprayers using infrared and ultrasonic sensors for row detection, demonstrates his commitment to solving real-world problems. With a growing citation record, Farzaneh’s work bridges the gap between theoretical control systems and tangible, field-deployable solutions.