How can robotics, AI and data help emergency teams respond faster to disasters? Through the European project Overwatch, INESC TEC contributed to developing decision-support tools that integrate satellite data, drone imagery, communications and more. Read all about it: t.ly/JPTxC

Response to disaster situations in contexts of extreme climate events drew on contributions from INESC TEC

Leveraging robotic solutions, data collection and processing, Artificial Intelligence and communications to address scientific and technological challenges - and, through these tools, making society m...

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What if ocean digital twins could talk to each other? 🌊 That’s exactly what interoperability makes possible and it’s at the core of the work developed by #INESCTEC within European initiatives on digital ocean systems. 👉 From shared data to reusable models, know all the details here: t.ly/Zw83G

Interoperability of ocean digital twins featuring INESC TEC

From Brussels to Glasgow, INESC TEC boosted advances in interoperability and portability of models, services, processes and data associated with

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🖥️TU Delft hosted the global Information Retrieval community at ECIR 2026, bringing together 500 experts to explore search & recommendation models, LLM integration, and the future of evaluation and efficiency. #INESCTEC made a strong mark at the conference and you can read about it 👉 t.ly/XIGfY

Imagine you're a Port wine producer at harvest time. The wine is good and there’s a fair price on the table. Do you sell now? 🧐 Or do you store it for years, hoping it gains value, while taking on storage costs, risks, and market uncertainty? This real-world dilemma is explored here: t.ly/w9yCY

💭 Remember CitiLink, the project aimed at transforming municipal meeting minutes into structured and easily accessible information? Well, the Artificial Intelligence models are now easily accessible, opening the doors to collaboration and the continuous evolution of solutions. 📌 More: t.ly/SGHXh

Can science help shape better public policies? Through the CMU Portugal Program, #INESCTEC brought together researchers, policymakers, and international experts to explore how AI, clean energy, and emerging technologies can help tackle real societal challenges. 📌Know more: t.ly/Lskz5

Can science change public policy? INESC TEC hosted an international discussion to find out

In late March, INESC TEC hosted the international workshop Shaping the Future: Strategic Collaboration in Technology and Public Policy, an initiative promoted within

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Industrial robotics is moving away from complexity and closed systems. The MOBOT 2.0 project, led by #INESCTEC, is developing a new generation of mobile manipulators designed for real industry. The goal? Robots that operators can “teach” intuitively, without advanced programming. 📌: t.ly/uVoxE

INESC TEC develops robotic solution to simplify industrial automation

Complex, expensive and difficult to program: this is how many companies still perceive industrial robots. The MOBOT 2.0 project, bringing

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🩺 How can Artificial Intelligence transform occupational health? #INESCTE recently hosted an international workshop bringing together researchers to discuss the role of AI in developing intelligent tools for monitoring and supporting workers’ health, safety, and performance. Know more: t.ly/jTKyK

INESC TEC hosted debate on the role of AI in occupational health

The event brought together researchers from the Department of Psychology at the Technical University of Dresden and Deutsche Bahn, the

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Recently, #INESCTEC was part of a Portuguese delegation to Norway to discuss opportunities for collaboration in the area of ​​ocean aquaculture. 🌍🐟 This mission reinforced the close relationship between the two countries through science, innovation. Learn more 🔗 t.ly/CiCuT

“Deep” in offshore aquaculture, INESCTEC.OCEAN joined Secretary of State for Fisheries and the Sea to reinforce Portugal–N

At the invitation of the Norwegian Embassy, a team from INESCTEC.OCEAN joined a Portuguese delegation led by the Secretary of

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The finest examples of Portuguese female entrepreneurship were in the spotlight at the Enterprise Europe Network event hosted by #INESCTEC. This was as opportunity for sharing, raising profiles and international collaboration, drawing on experiences and offering valuable advice. More: t.ly/yhNCk

A “springboard” to Europe: INESC TEC supports women entrepreneurs – and this event showed how

INESC TEC hosted an event from the Enterprise Europe Network, which connects companies to international markets. Over the course of

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The pursuit of excellence in research continues at #INESCTEC .The achievements of our PhD students are a clear reflection of that commitment. Today we’re highlighting the research of Mariana Sousa, focused on consumer behaviour and willingness to pay for perishable products. Take a listen 🎧

✈️ From digital twins to intelligent logistics #INESCTEC showcased cutting-edge technologies at Hannover Messe. Over four days, our researchers demonstrated how AI, automation and smart industrial systems can help shape more efficient, sustainable and connected logistics ops. Read more: t.ly/oalO_

INESC TEC participated in the world’s largest industrial trade fair

More than 110,000 visitors from around the world attended Hannover Messe, the leading global trade fair dedicated to manufacturing industry,

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On #EuropeanDoctoralDay, we celebrate those who transform knowledge into impact. At #INESCTEC, these journeys are an opportunity to bridge theory with practice, foster collaboration between academia and industry, and develop tailored solutions. Today, we recognise all doctoral students. 🤍

💥 You heard it right: the new season of the Science Bits podcast is here. Part 1 of episode #1 is live now - and part 2 is coming soon. Follow the link in bio to explore the themes discussed by João Peças Lopes and SCOM’s Sofia Maciel. 🎧 Full episode: t.ly/JWdEl

At INESC TEC, every project tells a story - and Rita helps bring it to life ✨ Through her work, she turns innovation into real impact, always with curiosity for understanding the story behind each technology and attention to detail Read Rita's story: t.ly/kI8I0

Rita’s “purchases” tell the story of INESC TEC

There’s probably not a single lab at INESC TEC without a “purchase” from Rita Barros, Head of the Legal Support Service; she’s seen how Law

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From Porto to the international podium 🌍✨ The SPIE Student Chapter supported by #INESCTEC earned global recognition in optics and photonics, reinforcing Portugal’s growing impact in cutting-edge photonics research and innovation. Know more: t.ly/r76GO

INESC TEC on the global optics and photonics stage: SPIE Chapter secures international podium finish

In 2012, a group of students came together to create the first Chapter (the name given to a local, national branch) of SPIE - International Society

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INESC TEC turns 41! 41 years ago, #INESCTEC began with a simple but powerful idea: that knowledge should move, grow, and make a difference in the world. Today, as we mark our 41st anniversary, that belief feels more relevant than ever. Here’s to everyone who has been part of this journey.

⚡ Are we living through the biggest shift in the history of energy? #INESCTEC researcher Ricardo Bessa was one of the featured guests on an episode of Hora de Agir (RTP), exploring how technology can accelerate the transition to a renewable-based energy system. Full Episode here 🔗 t.ly/Bqt2T

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A transição para um novo mix energético - Hora de Agir é um programa do Fórum da Energia e Clima que tem como objetivo unir a voz da ciência, po

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In textile #manufacturing, a defect found too late means wasted material, lost time, and rising costs. #INESCTEC researchers, Artur Carvalho and Vera Migueis, explored how deep learning can improve defect detection, making it faster, and more reliable and less manual dependent. More 🔗 t.ly/NPlU9

Image by image, computer vision is helping to reduce waste in the textile industry – with INESC TEC’s collaboration

The application of automatic image recognition techniques in garment production (particularly for defect detection) is not new, although it has faced a

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👇 Meet Nuno Faria! This #INESCTEC researcher has joined the board of the Graph Data Council (GDC), a leading international organisation in the field of graph databases. Faria, who is also a guest lecturer at the Universidade do Minho, is the only Portuguese member on the board. 📌More: t.ly/3258s

INESC TEC researcher joins board of international graph database organisation

Nuno Faria, a researcher at INESC TEC, has joined the board of the Graph Data Council (GDC), a leading international

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☀️ Electric vehicles with solar panels? It is possible! The SOLAR-MOVE project, in which #INESCTEC takes part, aims to develop, integrate and demonstrate photovoltaic (PV) solutions in electric vehicles, as well as in charging infrastructures. 🖇️ Know how here: t.ly/eKJoY

Vehicles of the future equipped with solar panels

Electric vehicles with solar panels? It is possible - and INESC TEC is involved. The European project SOLAR-MOVE aims to

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At #INESCTEC, our work goes hand in hand with freedom. The freedom to take knowledge further and push new boundaries - which can be overcome by those who dare to embrace this freedom. On this Freedom Day, we asked our community how they interpret the connection between freedom and science.

Big news from #INESCTEC 🔬✨ Our photonics team just earned international recognition in laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy, securing 2nd place at EMSLIBS 2025!💡 The result further cements INESC TEC’s position in the field, and the team’s solution made it into a paper (soon). 🖇️ More: t.ly/OUId1

INESC TEC earned international recognition in the field of laser-induced spectroscopy

INESC TEC was once again represented at EMSLIBS, a leading biennial international scientific conference dedicated to the advancement and application

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💧 What lies beneath the surface of water is often far more complex than what we see. A new #INESCTEC #Spotlight explores how water systems hide stories of scarcity, excess, pollution, and untapped potential. Don't miss it! 🔗 t.ly/GMILJ

Beneath the surface: everything water hides

We are in Spring. January is gone, along with statistics and events that persistently linger in memory. It rained like

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Did you know that #INESCTEC is among the authors of a European position paper exploring the importance of virtual worlds technologies for defence applications? Through our researcher Fernando Cassola, we contributed to the Position Paper on Virtual Worlds Technologies for Defence. Here👇 t.ly/72Ntg

INESC TEC among the authors of new position paper on the importance of virtual worlds for European defence

Position Paper on Virtual Worlds Technologies for Defence is INESC TEC’s latest contribution to European public policy. The document, now

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😴🚗 What if your car could tell you you're getting sleepy… before it’s too late? 🏆 A recent study, involving #INESCTEC , was awarded Best CRUSOE Paper at an international conference, and explores how early signs of driver fatigue can be detect before the risk of a crash. Know more: t.ly/RFPxD

Drowsy driving? New study involving INESC TEC advances accident prevention

Drowsiness at the wheel is one of the leading causes of road accidents. But what if it were possible to

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Ana Simões always takes #INESCTEC further: it’s a way of being. “Creating impact, being with people, contributing to their improvement and growing alongside them.” With an infectious laugh 😄, she is always looking to “embrace the next challenge", like her recent time in Sweden. 📌 More: t.ly/gCWeR

Ana Simões always takes INESC TEC further: it’s a way of being

“Creating impact, being with people, contributing to their improvement and growing alongside them.” Ana Simões has never strayed from this path. With an

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🌐 A cable that helped wire the world is coming to an end. TAT-8 carried global communications across the Atlantic for years. Now, its removal marks the end of an era. Could AI accelerate the need for new subsea networks? Our #INESCTECWatch dives into the future of global connectivity: t.ly/kWcIe

At Stanford University, leaders from academia, industry, and policy met to tackle one defining challenge: how to move faster and smarter through the digital and energy transitions and #INESCTEC was part of that conversation. Learn more about the takeaways of this meeting 🔗 t.ly/zBbXX

INESC TEC takes part in high-level discussion on digital and energy transition at Stanford University

Portugal and the United States of America (USA) came together to discuss the digital and energy transition, bringing academia, industry,

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00 experts. 20+ countries. One urgent topic: how to rethink operations and supply chains in a world shaped by polycrisis 🌍. That was the focus of the 13th EurOMA Sustainable Operations and Supply Chains Forum 2026, hosted in Porto by #INESCTEC and Porto Business School. More here 🔗 t.ly/GJtl4

International forum explored regenerative operations and supply chains in a world facing a “polycrisis”

INESC TEC and Porto Business School brought together around 200 experts from more than 20 countries to Portugal to discuss

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