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Benjamin Buzzo is a leading researcher in precision agricultural robotics, with a core focus on developing autonomous systems to address the global decline of natural pollinators. His major contribution is the design and development of “B,” an autonomous precision pollination robot that aims to not only fill the gap left by dwindling bee populations but to surpass natural pollinators in efficiency and uniformity. Buzzo’s work on the Flower Interaction Subsystem is particularly notable, as it achieves the high degree of precision required for robotic pollination in challenging environments, including greenhouses, growth chambers, and even outer space. His most-cited paper, “Design of an Autonomous Precision Pollination Robot” (2018), has garnered 85 citations, underscoring its influence in the field. By creating cost-effective and stable pollination solutions, Buzzo’s research directly addresses the urgent need to feed a fast-growing human population, making him a pivotal figure in the intersection of robotics and sustainable agriculture.