K. R. Aravind

Papers

Total Citations

120

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About

K. R. Aravind is a researcher at the forefront of agricultural robotics and smart farming technologies. His work focuses on developing automated solutions to enhance crop productivity and reduce losses in both arable farming and controlled environments like greenhouses. Aravind’s most influential contribution is his comprehensive review on task-based agricultural mobile robots in arable farming, which has garnered 114 citations. This seminal paper systematically examines how robotic systems can perform key farming operations—such as weeding, spraying, and harvesting—without compromising yield, establishing a foundational framework for the field. He also designed and simulated a crop monitoring robot specifically for greenhouses, addressing the critical challenge of early disease detection in horticultural crops. This work, though earlier in his career, demonstrates his commitment to practical, precision agriculture solutions that minimize pesticide use and crop loss. Through his research, Aravind has significantly advanced the integration of robotics into modern agriculture, providing a roadmap for sustainable, automated farming that is increasingly vital for global food security.