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E.J. Pekkeriet is a pioneering force in agricultural robotics and high-tech horticulture, driving the automation of labor-intensive field and greenhouse operations. His research focuses on developing intelligent robotic systems for selective harvesting, site-specific spraying, and precision crop management. Pekkeriet’s most influential work, "Agricultural Robotics for Field Operations" (2020), has garnered 358 citations, highlighting its impact on modern agriculture’s integration of sensors, navigation, and informatics. He led the EU-funded CROPS project, which produced groundbreaking robots for harvesting sweet peppers, apples, and grapes, as well as for canopy spraying—demonstrated by his 2014 sweet-pepper harvesting robot paper (67 citations). His reviews of innovative technologies in horticulture (2011, 2015) outline key drivers like energy solutions and covering materials, using Dutch greenhouse production as a model. Pekkeriet’s contributions bridge robotics and agri-food production, addressing global challenges in resource efficiency and sustainability. His work not only advances autonomous harvesting but also sets the stage for future mechatronic systems in agriculture, making him a key figure in the field’s evolution.