Intelligent Robotics and Systems (IRIS)

Mission

Gather the wide range of scientific knowledge and competences embraced by the IEETA researchers in several areas of Electronics, Communications and Informatics and apply it in R&D efforts in the wide and ever growing area of robotics. Foster the knowledge in target areas as intelligent mobile robotics, with a particular focus in subjects such as Robot/Robot interaction and cooperation, Robot/Human interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Control and Self-learning, Robotics in Education, just to mention a few.

Recent Projects (22)

Completed

RN21 – Natural Resin Integrated Project 21
 Optimization of industrial processes through the digitalization of the 2nd transformation

The project is designed to allow companies of the 2nd transformation to make a qualitative leap in their digital age towards Industry 4.0. It is intended for natural resin processing companies, involved in the project, to make a diagnosis of the weaknesses in their…

Completed

VADER – Video-conference Analysis to Detect Emotions and Reactions

The implementation of a scalable video communication solution that optimizes resource consumption at the client, network and server levels; The implementation of a sentiment analysis module over video data to provide information concerning the interaction of the participants on a…

Completed

PT2020 Odyssey

Odyssey - Platform for Automated Sensing in Archaeology (https://odyssey.pt) will use image processing and artificial intelligence techniques to detect archaeological sites from data from different sources, automating and complementing human work to improve results, resulting in a disruptive monetizable Geographic…

Completed

GermIrrad – Automated Germicidal Irradiation System

Develop an automated disinfection solution to cope with pathogenic agents The system is composed of: Robot platform Disinfection sub-system based on ultraviolet germicidal light Chemical disinfection equipment Frequency used for UV light does not harm people

Completed

AgroSafeBox – Intelligent Alert System for AgroVehicles Rollover and Driver Safety

Prevent accidents in Agro Vehicles by monitoring their dynamics and the driver health status The health status will be evaluated through Pre-driving protocol Vital Signs Computer vision

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e-CLOSE – A model for Interactive (A)Synchronous Learning in Online STEM Education

Join forces for the development, implementation and dissemination of innovative and comprehensive teaching and learning solutions, supported by advanced IT technologies and tools, to increase the level of student-teacher interaction during online education

Completed

CVA.UA – Centro de Visualização Avançada /UA

Promotion of research in the area of ​​visualization Provide means to perform less conventional visualizations Promotion of new types of interactions and interactive visualizations using, for example, Virtual and Augmented Reality.

Completed

AUGMANITY – PPS4 
Artificial Vision & Augmented Reality

Development of computer vision technologies for industrial operations support Development of innovative 3D data visualization technologies for industry

Completed

AUGMANITY – PPS1 
Robotics

Develop an infrastructure for full real time 3D perception of a production cell with humans and collaborative robots Develop mechanisms for the actuation, control and safety of one or more collaborative robots in the interaction with human operators both in…

Completed

EduCITY

Build on the success of EduPARK project to extend to cities Challenge-based location games with AR educational resource Promote sustainable cities through smart learning environment

Completed

Virtual Visit 360º and Virtual reality

enable the creation of volumetric content create photorealistic 3D representations of static environments

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IntellWheels 2.0 – Intelligent Wheelchair with Flexible Multimodal Interface and Realistic Simulator

Intelligent WheelChair (IW) is enabled with: Autonomous or semi-autonomous Navigation Multimodal interface adapted to the user Communication with other automated devices

Completed

XtremeCork – Smart and High Efficiency Natural Cork Stoppers Production

Develop solutions to produce in an automatic, efficient and autonomous way natural cork stoppers Use collaborative robots and computer vision to perform the cork strip feeding to drilling machine

Completed

MoST: modeling querying and interactive visualization of spatiotemporal data

This project focuses on the development of methods and tools for modeling and analyzing spatiotemporal data using continuous models of space and time. The key element is a data management system designed to model generic spatial transformations (e.g., shape's transformation, movement or…

Completed

SeaAI – Sistema de Enrolamento Filamentar Assistido por Braço Robótico e Visão com Inteligência Artificial

Research and development of solutions for the operation of fiberglass deposition equipment using an optical system involving processes of cover filament winding and fiber infusion.

Completed

TICs4CI – Red temática iberoamericana sobre aplicaciones TICs para ciudades inteligentes

Transfer knowledge and train human resources. Research and develop applications in the field of intelligent mobility. Develop systems to be integrated into urban monitoring networks.

Completed

Produtech PSI 
Novos Produtos e Serviços para a Indústria Transformadora

Comprehensive response towards the development and implementation of new production systems Innovative technologies for new cyber-physical production systems Advanced tools for the development of products and services

Completed

SOCA – Smart Open Campus

The main objective of SOCA is to create an open innovation ecosystem where data is gathered from multiple sources, processed, integrated, and made available for applications and users, to create a service sphere able to assist every individual inside it…

Completed

EdupARk

Create original and attractive strategies for interdisciplinary learning in Science through the creation of an interactive application in Augmented Reality, to be explored by teachers and students from basic to higher education, in contexts of outdoor activities, with potential use…

Completed

A2HR – Automatic Adaptation of an Humanoid Robot Gait to Different Floor-Robot Friction Coefficients


Development of new feet for a humanoid robot. Development of a humanoid control applying computational intelligence techniques. Automatic adaptation of the robot walking to different types of floor-robot friction coefficients.

Completed

SGH – Smart Green Homes

The project aimed to take advantage of developments in materials science in conjunction with innovative technology integration strategies. In this context, one of the objectives was to explore the integration of home equipment to improve ease of use and efficiency.

Completed

EuRoC – European Robotics Challenges

The European manufacturing industry needs competitive solutions to keep global leadership in products and services. TIMAIRIS Task: Autonomous Blank feeding of packaging machines