Xu Donglei

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Xu Donglei is a researcher whose work centers on agricultural robotics and precision horticulture, with a particular focus on vegetable grafting automation. Their most cited paper, "Current status of grafting robot for vegetable" (2011, 4 citations), provides a foundational review of the challenges and opportunities in mechanizing vegetable grafting—a critical technique for combating soil-borne diseases and enhancing crop yields. This work highlights the limitations of manual grafting, such as low efficiency and inconsistent quality, and underscores the transformative potential of robotic systems in modern agriculture. While their citation count is modest, Xu’s contribution lies in systematically framing the technical and practical barriers to grafting automation, offering a roadmap for future innovation. Their research bridges engineering and agronomy, addressing a pressing need for sustainable food production. Xu’s work serves as a valuable reference for students and researchers exploring agricultural robotics, demonstrating how targeted automation can solve real-world farming problems. By identifying key design principles and performance metrics, Xu has helped lay the groundwork for more efficient, scalable grafting technologies.