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Georgios Ntakos is a forward-thinking researcher at the intersection of agricultural engineering and emerging digital technologies. His work primarily focuses on addressing critical labor shortages in global food production through the integration of robotics and extended reality (XR) systems. In his highly cited 2025 review, Ntakos provides a comprehensive analysis of how autonomous robotic platforms and immersive XR tools—including augmented and virtual reality—can accelerate the transition toward Agriculture 5.0. This seminal paper, already garnering 4 citations shortly after publication, systematically maps the current capabilities and limitations of these technologies in real-world farming contexts. Ntakos’s key contribution lies in identifying practical pathways for deploying robotic harvesters, precision sprayers, and XR-based training systems to enhance productivity while reducing human physical strain. His work highlights that while Agriculture 5.0 remains nascent, the convergence of robotics and extended reality offers transformative potential for sustainable, resilient food systems. By bridging cutting-edge automation with human-machine interaction, Ntakos is helping shape the next generation of smart farming solutions—a critical endeavor as the agricultural sector faces mounting workforce challenges worldwide.