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Santosh Bhusal is a leading researcher in agricultural robotics, focused on transforming specialty crop harvesting through automation. His primary research areas include robotic manipulation, soft-robotic end-effector design, and autonomous systems for orchard environments. Bhusal’s major contribution is the development and field evaluation of a robotic apple harvesting system featuring a 3D-printed soft-robotic end-effector, which achieved 112 citations for its innovative approach to delicate fruit handling. He also authored a comprehensive review on manipulator and end-effector technologies for specialty crops (56 citations), guiding future robotic designs. His work extends to simulation-based system optimization (28 citations) and integrating ground and aerial robots for agricultural production (14 citations), addressing challenges in precision agriculture. Notably, Bhusal has advanced obstacle detection in trellis wire systems and spectral analysis for cane management in raspberry crops, demonstrating versatility. With over 220 total citations, his research bridges engineering and horticulture, offering practical solutions to labor-intensive tasks. Bhusal’s achievements highlight his role in pushing the frontier of smart farming, making him a key figure for students and researchers interested in robotics for sustainable agriculture.