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Bruce Grieve is a leading authority in agricultural robotics and smart agri-robotic solutions, whose work addresses the critical challenges facing global food security. His major contributions lie in defining the future trajectory of robotic agriculture, particularly for broadacre crops, where he argues that a fundamental rethink of traditional engineering approaches is required. Grieve’s seminal white paper, *Agricultural Robotics: The Future of Robotic Agriculture* (2018), has garnered over 360 citations, establishing it as a foundational text in the field. In this work, he highlights the immense pressure on the global food chain from population growth, climate change, and ageing farming populations, while underscoring the UK’s agri-food sector as a £108bn industry. His 2019 paper on the challenges of broadacre crops (101 citations) further cements his influence, calling for innovative, scalable solutions to combat abiotic and biotic stresses. Through his research, Grieve has shaped the discourse on how robotics can sustainably transform agriculture, making him a pivotal figure for students and researchers exploring the intersection of technology and food production.