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INESC Porto LA demonstrates science and technology for youths

INESC Porto participated in the 9th edition of the University of Porto’s Science, Teaching and Innovation Exhibition that took place between 17th and 20th March at the Rosa Mota Pavilion in Porto. The underwater robot MARES, developed by the Robotics and Intelligent Systems Units (ROBIS) and the humanoid NAO were on show to capture the attention of the young visitors. Another highlight was the new interactive concept involving QR-Codes developed in conjunction with the Telecommunications and Multimedia Unit (UTM). Furthermore, the so called “lightening conferences” involving a new conference style, were certainly a novelty and included researchers João Claro and Abílio Pacheco from the Innovation and Technology Transfer Unit (UITT). It was “clearly a positive event” and of “great public interest due to the projects presented”.

INESC Porto and the Portuguese Navy prepare search and rescue robots

INESC Porto and the Portuguese Navy will develop marine robotic systems to help in search and rescue missions. The aim of these tools is to be able to find survivors in catastrophes, relieving rescue teams of the most difficult and dangerous tasks.

Portuguese intelligent wheelchair receives award

A Portuguese robotics project whose purpose is to develop intelligent wheelchair – which has already been tested with patients with cerebral palsy – has now received its fifth award: a Best Paper Award, given during the International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions, which took place in Lisbon in April.

New Robotics group in Porto created by INESC Porto and ISEP will export technology

The largest robotics unit in the north of Portugal, which was formalised today, will focus on exporting automation technology to rapidly expanding markets such as Brazil.

The national robotics unit that will conquer the world

A merger has been formalised between the robotics groups from the Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering of Porto (INESC Porto) and the Higher Education Engineering Institute of Porto (ISEP). This merger was encouraged by researchers from both INESC Porto and ISEP in order “to optimise resources, increase the critical mass of expertise and synergies and strengthen the scientific and technological capacities” of both institutions.

RTP Interview with Nuno Cruz and Alfredo Martins

The aquatic robots MARES and TriMARES in the limelight in the RTP Informação Programme dedicated to outstanding and innovative projects. Interviews with Nuno Cruz and Alfredo Martins from the Robotics and Intelligent Systems Unit (ROBIS).

FEUP/INESC TEC robotic sailboat wins international competition

The FAST sailboat, created by students and researchers from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto (FEUP) and INESC TEC’s Robotics ad Intelligent Systems Unit (ROBIS), has won the title of ‘Robotic Sailboats’ world champion. The sailboat won first place in the 5th World Robotic Sailing Championship, which took place between 17 and 21 September in Cardiff, Whales. The participation in this event was supported by FEUP, INESC TEC, the AFCEA Educational Foundation (as part of the "Science Teaching Tools" programme), the Clube Naval de Leça and the Escola Naval da Marinha.

INESC TEC creates painting robot that sees and learns

INESC TEC is part of a consortium which has developed a robotised painting system - the SMARTPAINT – that is able to "see" and imitate the movements of factory workers.

Awards - The Best of 2011

Innovation

INESC TEC researcher edits book on Autonomous Underwater Vehicles

Nuno Cruz, a researcher at the Robotics and Intelligent Systems Unit (ROBIS) at INESC TEC, edited the book Autonomous Underwater Vehicle, published by InTechopen in October 2011.

Portuguese researchers create wheelchair that can read minds

A researcher at the University of Minho is coordinating a national robotics project where the aim is to develop a wheelchair that can be controlled by head and body movements, voice commands, facial expressions and even thoughts.

TriMARES wins award in golden year for Robotics at INESC TEC

ROBIS is now the largest robotics unit in the North of the country

The new partner of security officers is a robot and it is Portuguese

This robot is Portuguese and it patrols areas by itself; it is capable of detecting smoke, gas, water and people. Equipped with cameras and sensors, the aim with this robot is to facilitate the work of security officers. However, it will not replace them.

SMS: Robot

The underwater robot TriMARES, developed by INESC Porto, will shortly depart for Brazil where it will be tested in the natural habitat.

Trimares: Portuguese submarine in Brazil

An INESC TEC group of researchers have developed an autonomous submarine that will monitor the sub-aquatic environment of a dam in Brazil. The innovative project is internationally pioneering.

Professor at UMinho coordinates project for intelligent wheelchair

Technology is controlled by head movements, voice commands, facial expressions and thoughts.

The machine that protects us

INESC TEC is finalising work on a robot that detects intruders and health threats. RobVigil will start being tested in June.

Robotics units in Porto unite for more inventions

Areas of application include the maritime economy; but other industries are also looking for technology

Northern Portugal looks to the maritime economy to combat the crisis

The government should fight for the country’s interests with the European Union

The reservoir heroes

In May, the underwater robot will depart for Brazil. Within two years, TriMARES will have made history in the exploration of dam structures and reservoirs.