Thomas Herlitzius

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Thomas Herlitzius is a leading researcher at the forefront of agricultural robotics and cyber-physical systems, dedicated to transforming modern farming through intelligent automation. His work centers on developing autonomous mobile robots for precision agriculture, with a particular focus on navigation in challenging, GPS-denied environments such as orchards. Herlitzius’s major contributions include pioneering the integration of model-based design for four-wheel-steered orchard robots, enabling precise navigation and control for tasks like selective spraying. His research has garnered significant attention, with his most cited paper on navigation and control development accumulating 85 citations, reflecting its impact on the field. He has also advanced the concept of Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) in agriculture, exploring how digital transformation can enable more efficient production systems. Herlitzius’s notable work extends to investigating the role of emerging technologies like 5G and the Tactile Internet in enabling real-time, low-latency communication for agricultural robotics. Through his innovative research, Herlitzius is shaping the future of smart farming, making autonomous, data-driven agricultural systems a practical reality.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Navigation and control development for a four-wheel-steered mobile orchard robot using model-based design

   85 citations · 2022
2. 2
   Automation and Robotics - The Trend Towards Cyber Physical Systems in Agriculture Business

   13 citations · 2017
3. 3
   Modelling environment for an electrical driven selective sprayer robot in orchards

   12 citations · 2017
4. 4
   2D LIDAR SLAM Localization System for a Mobile Robotic Platform in GPS Denied Environment

   10 citations · 2023
5. 5
   The significance of the Tactile Internet and 5G for digital agriculture

   4 citations · 2021

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