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The use of the odometry and SLAM visual methods in autonomous vehicles has been growing. Optical sensors provide valuable information from the scenario that enhance the navigation of autonomous vehicles. Although several visual techniques are already available in the literature, their performance could be significantly affected by the scene captured by the optical sensor. In this context, this paper presents a comparative analysis of three monocular visual odometry methods and three stereo SLAM techniques. The advantages, particularities and performance of each technique are discussed, to provide information that is relevant for the development of new research and novel robotic applications. © Springer International Publishing AG 2018.

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This paper presents the modeling and simulation of a spherical autonomous underwater vehicle. The robot was developed under the European Union H2020 innovation action UNEXMIN for the exploration of underground flooded mines, and is a small spherical robot with thrusters and an internal pendulum for pitch control. A model of the vehicle is presented, initially without the pendulum, then an extended formulation is derived accounting for a multibody dynamic description of the system. Experimental identification results for the determination of drag parameters are presented as well. A Modelica based simulator is developed for dynamic simulation of the vehicle, and is integrated with the Matlab/Simulink environment. The simulator is then validated based on preliminary experimental results.

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The Braçal –Malhada mining region, 30km NE of Aveiro included several silver-lead mines that operated until mid 20th century. Mineralization consists on sulphides (galena, sphalerite, pyrite) in quartz veins occurring in the complex Porto-Tomar shear zone, Fig. 1. Veins develop in a 10km wide area, show different orientations, are found in granites, schists and even quartzite, and can pass through different rock types with no alteration. Exploration work in the area dates from the 1950´s and 70’s. This study compiles recent geological mapping, preliminary regional geochemical and geophysical surveys. It aims to obtain a general information on the area, delineate regions for further studies, that is, fieldwork with closer grids, complementary methods (such as electromagnetics, induced polarization), etc. Because of space limitations, only selected maps are given herein. Geophysics consisted on preliminary magnetic and gravimetric mapping. Residual, gradient, second derivative and Euler deconvolution magnetic and gravimetric maps were produced, interpreted against known geology, tectonics and interesting features for further exploration work are revealed. A stream sediments sampling geochemical campaign, overall 101 samples, was carried out and allowed identifying the main geochemical association of elements. Finally, geophysical and geochemical data are integrated to provide an enhanced view of the area.

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The development of Low-Density Fan-Out (LDFO), formerly Wafer Level Fan-Out (WLFO), platforms to encompass the requirements of potential new markets and applications such as the Internet of Things (IoT) is crucial to maintain LDFO as the leading Fan-Out technology. This drives the development of a new set of capabilities in the current standard LDFO process flow to break through the existing technology boundaries. One of the most widely discussed advantages of LDFO packaging is heterogeneous high-density system integration in a package. LDFO System in Package (LDFO SiP) integrates active dies, passive components and even already-packaged components using other packaging technologies. This heterogeneous integration is based on a wide range of different geometries and materials placed inside the LDFOSiP with high accuracy. Ultimately, heterogeneous integration will be fundamental to achieve new levels of miniaturization. However, multi-die solutions face several challenges such as bare-die availability, passives integration, antenna integration, low power budget, test complexity and reliability. Package research and development (R&D) must overcome all of these issues to build a product with high volume manufacturability. The wafer level SiP (WLSiP) technology required to enable the new features and processes needs to be ready for high volume manufacturing of new products at high yield and reasonable cost. This paper presents the approaches used to effectively enable LDFO SiPs (WLSiPs): 1. A pre-formed vias solution is employed to connect front to back side of the package, including development for high accuracy via bar placement. 2. A wafer front-side to back-side redistribution layer (RDL) alignment solution was developed. 3. Space requirement reduction between components to achieve the smallest possible package. 4. Miniaturized Bluetooth antenna integration in the RDL. 5. Creation of a stacking concept (vertical connections to create a modular system that enables easy addition of new features to the final product). Inside the package (excluding the area reserved for the antenna), components are densely packed: several sensors, power management components, radio communication and all required passives are incorporated into a single WLSiP. Connecting all these features to create a component that works by connecting only a single battery required implementing a double sided, multi-layer RDL, while maintaining the ability to create a 3D solution by stacking vertical connections for several other solutions. The result is an approach that easily adapts the system to a variety of customers' needs. The work done is part of the collaborative COMPETE2020-PT2020 funding program under "IoTiP-Internet of Thing in Package" project no 017763, Projetos de I&DT Empresas em CoPromocao.

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This paper reports the collaborative design and development of Helios, a wearable UltraViolet (UV) meter. Helios is intended to help preventing the negative effects of over-exposure to UV radiation, e.g., sun burning, photo ageing, eye damage and skin cancer, as well as of under-exposure to solar radiation, e.g., the risk of developing vitamin D shortage. This project-based learning experience involved five Erasmus students who participated in EPS@ISEP - the European Project Semester (EPS) at Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP) - in the spring of 2017. The Team, motivated by the desire to find a solution to this problem, conducted multiple studies, including scientific, technical, sustainability, marketing, ethics and deontology analyses, and discussions to derive the requirements, design structure, functional system and list of materials and components. The result is Helios, a prototype Wearable UV Meter that can be worn as both a bracelet and a clip-on. The tangible result was the Helios prototype, but more importantly was the learning experience of the Team, as concluded from their closing statements.

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This paper presents the development of an Escargot Nursery by a multinational and multidisciplinary team of 3rd year undergraduates within the framework of EPS@ISEP - the European Project Semester (EPS) offered by the Instituto Superior de Engenharia do Porto (ISEP). The challenge was to design, develop and test a snail farm compliant with the applicable EU directives and the given budget. The Team, motivated by the desire to solve this multidisciplinary problem, embarked on an active learning journey, involving scientific, technical, marketing, sustainable and ethical development studies, brainstorming and decision-making. Based on this project-based learning approach, the Team identified the lack of innovative domestic snail farm products and, consequently, proposed the development of "EscarGO", a stylish solution for the domestic market. The paper details the proposed design and control system, including materials, components and technologies. This learning experience, which was focussed on the development of multicultural communication, multidisciplinary teamwork, problem-solving and decision-making competencies in students, produced as a tangible evidence the proof of concept prototype of "EscarGO", an Escargot Nursery designed for families to easily grow snails at home.