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Robotics in Industry and Intelligent Systems

At the Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems, we develop innovative solutions to leverage robotics in the industrial, agricultural, and forestry contexts, driving the digital transformation of the industry.

We take a practical approach - from design to deployment - to test the navigation and localisation of mobile robots, explore advances in 2D/3D industrial vision and advanced detection, while also focusing on industrial and collaborative robotics, as well as human-robot interfaces.

Our TRIBE LAB is fertile ground for innovative ideas about the agriculture of the future; we develop prototypes and promote excellence in agricultural robotics and IoT technology: with prototypes, advanced sensors (LiDAR, AI cameras), and rapid prototyping tools, we accelerate the development of solutions for the agroforestry sector. We are also present at the iiLab, where we combine applied research, technological demonstration, and controlled environment testing, promoting the integration of emerging technologies into industry. From intelligent robotic cells and cyber-physical systems to data analysis and AI, it is an innovation space where companies can experiment with and validate solutions for the factory of the future.

With a multidisciplinary team, and following European agendas, our research work combines fundamental science and application, impacting the design of solutions for Industry 4.0, fostering competitiveness and the digital transformation of the sector.

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Robotics

On “Family Day”, HORSE, a Renault Group factory, welcomes INESC TEC and robotics solutions

INESC TEC’s robotics and intelligent systems solutions travelled to Aveiro for HORSE’s “Family Day”; at this Renault Group factory, different generations had the opportunity to try out a teleoperation system using virtual reality.

11th July 2025

Robotics

The transformation of viticulture begins in the Douro with Portuguese robots and technology

A (r)evolution is underway in the agricultural, viticulture, and forestry sectors, driven by technology developed by INESC TEC. On June 26, the University of Trás-os-Montes and Alto Douro (UTAD) hosted Synergy Day by INESC TEC 2025 – Robotics and IoT for Smart Precision Viticulture, an event that showcased how robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT) are helping make the European precision viticulture sector more multidisciplinary, innovative, and efficient. 

30th June 2025

Robotics

INESC TEC won innovation and best master's thesis awards in Robotics at international conference

The Institute received two awards during the 25th edition of the IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC2025), consolidating the prominent position in the international robotics ecosystem. During the ICARSC2025 - considered one of the leading international scientific conferences in the field of autonomous robotics and competitions - the Portuguese Robotics Society (SRC) honoured the Institute with the Innovation and Technology Transfer Award in Robotics, plus the award for Best Master's Thesis.

17th April 2025

Systems Engineering and Management

European project aimed at contributing to the digitalisation of shipbuilding won an international award

INESC TEC is one of the partners of the European project Mari4_YARD, dedicated to the development of flexible and modular construction solutions in small and medium-sized shipyards; this endeavour was one of the winners in the Economic Viability category of the prestigious Waterbone Awards initiative. The award acknowledged the work carried out within the scope of this project, which aimed to develop technological solutions to assist naval workers, as well as to prepare operations for the future.

13th February 2025

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Featured Projects

RAPID_Start

Análise e Validação Técnica de AMR HikRobot - Compatibilidade e Conformidade VDA5050

2025-2025

BIOFAB

BIOProducts FABrication Support - BIOFAB+ - Support the R&D technical proposal writing - Holland BioProducts’ New Factory in Portugal

2025-2025

PFAI4_6eD

Programa de Formação Avançada Industria 4 - 6a edição

2025-2025

MacSense

Proposta de Prestação de Serviços de investigação e desenvolvimento de IHM para sistema de monitorização avançado de máquinas CNC

2025-2025

RAIL_INSPECT

2016-2017

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