Xin Qiao

Zhejiang University of Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Papers

Total Citations

152

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About

Xin Qiao’s research bridges the gap between agricultural automation and advanced materials science, with a focus on precision agriculture and robust structural composites. In agricultural robotics, Qiao pioneered in-field tea shoot detection and 3D localization using an RGB-D camera (94 citations), enabling real-time, non-destructive harvesting for high-value crops. This work, alongside a machine vision system for apple detection and classification, underscores a commitment to replacing manual sorting with intelligent, multi-index optical systems. Notably, Qiao also contributed to the development of graphene aerogels that withstand extreme compressive stress and strain (56 citations), addressing a critical brittleness in lightweight materials. This achievement—creating aerogels that combine elasticity with unprecedented mechanical resilience—opens pathways for applications in flexible electronics and impact-absorbing structures. With over 150 combined citations, Qiao’s dual expertise in agricultural automation and material innovation demonstrates a versatile impact, offering practical solutions for both sustainable farming and next-generation engineering.