Rongbin Bu

South China Agricultural University

Papers

2

Total Citations

131

H-Index

2

About

Rongbin Bu is a leading researcher in agricultural robotics, with a primary focus on intelligent vision systems for fruit-picking automation. His work addresses critical challenges in precision agriculture, particularly the development of robust detection and positioning algorithms for robots operating in dynamic, unstructured environments. Bu's major contributions include pioneering visual positioning technology for picking robots targeting litchi clusters under disturbance, a foundational study that has garnered 82 citations. He has also made significant advances in night-time horticulture, proposing a novel method using CCD vision sensors with artificial illumination for green grape detection and picking-point calculation in low-light conditions. This work, cited 49 times, solves the difficult problem of enabling robots to operate effectively after dark—a key requirement for extending harvesting windows and improving efficiency. Bu’s research is notable for its practical impact on agricultural automation, bridging the gap between computer vision, robotics, and real-world farming constraints. His achievements highlight his role in advancing the capabilities of picking robots, making him a key figure in the field of intelligent agricultural machinery.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
131
Total Citations
66
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Visual positioning technology of picking robots for dynamic litchi clusters with disturbance
82 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: South China Agricultural University

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