Dilip Jat

Central Institute of Agricultural Engineering

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Dilip Jat is a pioneering researcher in agricultural robotics and smart farming technologies, with a primary focus on automating hazardous tasks to protect farmworkers. His most impactful work centers on developing autonomous systems for controlled-environment agriculture, particularly polyhouse management. Jat’s landmark 2023 study introduced an automated mobile robotic sprayer (AMRS) designed to eliminate human exposure to toxic agrochemicals—a critical safety innovation that has already garnered 18 citations. This system represents a paradigm shift from manual spraying to precision robotics, addressing both occupational health risks and operational efficiency. In 2024, he expanded his scope with a comprehensive smart farming management framework covering pre- and post-production interventions (7 citations), integrating IoT, automation, and data-driven decision-making across the agricultural value chain. Jat’s contributions are particularly notable for bridging engineering robotics with real-world agricultural safety challenges, offering scalable solutions for modern polyhouse operations. His work stands at the intersection of human-robot interaction, precision agriculture, and occupational health, making him a key voice in the movement toward sustainable, worker-safe farming systems. For students and researchers, Jat’s research exemplifies how robotics can transform traditional agriculture into a high-tech, human-centered industry.