Jorge Id Facuri Filho

Universidade de São Paulo, Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science

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Jorge Id Facuri Filho is a researcher advancing the frontier of agricultural robotics, with a focus on autonomous navigation and visual perception in complex field environments. His work addresses the pressing global challenge of food security by developing efficient, low-cost solutions for precision agriculture. Facuri Filho’s key contributions lie in under-canopy navigation and monocular visual odometry, enabling agricultural rovers to traverse dense plantations without GPS reliance. His most-cited paper, “Under-Canopy Navigation for an Agricultural Rover Based on Image Data” (2023, 5 citations), introduces a robust method for rover localization using visual cues beneath crop canopies, a critical step toward automating crop scouting. In his earlier work, “A New Approach of Monocular Visual Odometry to Trajectory Estimation Within a Plantation” (2021, 2 citations), he pioneered a projection-based technique to estimate rover trajectories, directly addressing the need for cost-effective, scalable automation in farming. By reducing the environmental footprint of agriculture while boosting efficiency, Facuri Filho’s research holds significant promise for sustainable food production. His innovative use of monocular cameras—a low-cost sensor—makes his approach accessible for widespread adoption, marking him as a notable contributor to the intersection of robotics and agronomy.