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Rostislav Filippov is a pioneering researcher in agricultural robotics and precision horticulture, whose work sits at the intersection of mechanical engineering, computer vision, and smart farming technologies. He has dedicated his career to advancing the automation of labor-intensive horticultural tasks, with a particular focus on robotic strawberry harvesting systems. His most influential contribution, "Robotized Platform for Picking of Strawberry Berries" (2019, 22 citations), introduced algorithms capable of identifying the coordinates and ripeness of strawberries, laying the groundwork for practical automated harvesting. Building on this, Filippov developed a six-degree-of-freedom robotic manipulator integrated with computer vision, detailed in his 2020 device paper (13 citations). His research extends beyond harvesting to encompass full robotic platform control systems for horticulture and magnetic-pulse plant treatment technologies. More recently, Filippov has embraced machine learning, applying convolutional neural networks to diagnose calcium deficiency in strawberry plants, reflecting his commitment to intelligent agricultural monitoring. His cumulative body of work, spanning smart farming frameworks and multifunctional robotic devices, positions him as a significant contributor to the modernization of precision agriculture and the reduction of manual labor in horticultural production.