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Soussana Simopoulou is a leading voice at the intersection of agricultural engineering and emerging digital technologies. Her research focuses on addressing critical labour shortages in global food systems through the integration of robotics and extended reality (XR)—including virtual and augmented reality—to accelerate the transition toward Agriculture 5.0. Her most cited work, a comprehensive 2025 review, synthesizes the current state and future potential of these technologies, establishing a foundational roadmap for the field. While still in its early stages, this paper has already garnered 4 citations, signaling its growing influence among researchers and practitioners seeking scalable, tech-driven solutions for sustainable farming. Simopoulou’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging the gap between advanced automation and human-machine interaction, offering practical pathways to enhance productivity and safety in agriculture. Her work is essential reading for students and researchers interested in the future of smart farming, human-robot collaboration, and the digital transformation of rural economies.