Title: Marine Robotics: Challenges and Opportunities in Marine Biology

This talk will discuss recent advancements in marine robotics and their adaptation to new challenges across various communities. Scientists seek more data, increased sampling frequencies, automated processes, and improved data quality. The industry aims for robotic tools to enhance efficiency and safety, reduce costs, and replace operators. The robotics community focuses on extending data collection capabilities in space, time, and resolution through autonomous platforms.
The Center for Robotics and Autonomous Systems at INESC TEC in Porto, Portugal, is involved in numerous R&D projects, developing advanced sea technology. The Center, comprising specialists in marine robotics, has led many international projects and developed integrated solutions combining custom and partner-developed subsystems. The talk will showcase these subsystems and their implementation in various projects.

Name: Nuno A. Cruz

Nuno Cruz is an Assistant Professor at FEUP and coordinates the Centre for Robotics and Autonomous Systems at INESC TEC. With over 80 researchers, the Center focuses on marine robotics. Nuno Cruz is a Senior Member of IEEE, Associate Editor of the IEEE Journal of Oceanic Engineering, and chairs the Portuguese Chapter of OES. He has 100+ publications and 25+ years of experience in marine robotic vehicles. His research interest includes the efficient use of autonomous vehicles at sea.

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