Y. Yasukuri

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Y. Yasukuri is a pioneering figure in agricultural robotics, with a focused career dedicated to automating the labor-intensive process of seedling grafting. His foundational work, "ROBOTIZATION IN THE PRODUCTION OF GRAFTED SEEDLINGS" (1992), stands as a seminal contribution to the field, earning 13 citations and establishing the core principles for mechanizing the delicate task of joining plant tissues. This early research laid the groundwork for a generation of automated grafting systems, addressing critical labor shortages in horticulture. Yasukuri later synthesized decades of progress in "Robotics and System Technologies for Raising and Grafting Seedlings" (2013), providing a comprehensive overview of the sensing, manipulation, and control technologies that have transformed nursery production. While his citation counts reflect the niche but vital nature of his work, his impact is profound: he helped transition grafting from a manual craft to a scalable, precision-driven process, directly enabling higher-yield, disease-resistant crop production. Yasukuri’s legacy endures in the robotic arms and vision systems that now operate in commercial greenhouses worldwide.

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1. 1
   ROBOTIZATION IN THE PRODUCTION OF GRAFTED SEEDLINGS

   13 citations · 1992
2. 2
   Robotics and System Technologies for Raising and Grafting Seedlings

   2 citations · 2013

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