"Biosystems Automation" encompasses various Precision - Oriented disciplines such as Precision Agriculture, Precision Forestry and Precision Tillage. All these rely heavily on the application of electronics and computer technology as well as traditional machinery aspects. The Global Positioning System or GPS, has played a vital role in all disciplines, Geographical Information Systems (GIS) are used for data storage and analysis. The development of sensors is still very much in its infancy in most Precision oriented areas.

Check these links for Research in the areas of:

• Precision Agriculture
• Precision Forestry
• Precision Tillage

The research area is challenging, since the application environment is harsh compared to industrial automation or even more so office automation. Effects such as temperature/moisture variations, vibrations, contamination and other outdoor variables play an important role in the development of robust machinery. The discipline is closely tied in with electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and computer systems engineering.