Ziming Qi

Otago Polytechnic, Auckland Institute of Studies

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Ziming Qi is a researcher in agricultural robotics and human-centered design, with a focus on developing autonomous systems for farming and service applications. His major contributions include the design of a general-purpose unmanned electric vehicle chassis tailored for agricultural tasks such as detection, guidance, mapping, and action—a work that has garnered 11 citations and exemplifies his integration of user-centered design frameworks. Qi also advanced service robotics through a wheeled delivery robot control system (5 citations), addressing labor cost challenges in the catering industry. His more recent work includes a review of a pure solar-power supply for surveillance farming robots (4 citations), emphasizing sustainable energy solutions for monitoring livestock. Notably, Qi’s research bridges engineering innovation with practical usability, as seen in his application of Kumar’s seven design modes to create versatile agricultural platforms. His work contributes to the growing field of precision agriculture and autonomous service robots, with implications for reducing human labor and enhancing efficiency in food production and hospitality.