Saeid Minaei
Papers
6
Total Citations
127
H-Index
5
About
Dr. Saeid Minaei is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of agricultural engineering and artificial intelligence, dedicated to revolutionizing modern farming through intelligent automation. His primary research areas encompass the application of solar photovoltaic systems in agriculture, the integration of AI into production processes, and the development of autonomous robotic systems for precision horticulture. Dr. Minaei’s most impactful contribution is his work on robotic harvesting, notably his 2011 study on the automated harvest of *Rosa Damascena* using stereoscopic machine vision, which proposed a novel system combining a four-DOF manipulator with computer vision to precisely locate and pick flowers. This foundational work has garnered 22 citations. His broader influence is underscored by his highly cited papers on solar PV in agricultural automation (45 citations) and AI in production (37 citations). More recently, Dr. Minaei has advanced greenhouse robotics, designing and evaluating robots for spraying and plant nutrient monitoring, including a 2024 study on iron nutrient detection in spinach. With a growing body of work that bridges engineering and agronomy, Dr. Minaei is shaping the future of sustainable, data-driven agriculture.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Applications of solar PV systems in agricultural automation and robotics45 citations · 2020
- 2Artificial Intelligence in the Production Process37 citations · 2019
- 3Robotic Harvesting of Rosa Damascena Using Stereoscopic Machine Vision22 citations · 2011
- 4Evaluation of navigation system of a robot designed for greenhouse spraying10 citations · 2020
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