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LITecS – UBI research presented in Madrid
Researchers from LITecS – Laboratory of Innovation and Technologies for Sustainability were at Science for Industry, Madrid.
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Inside Science: “Mountain of innovation” in sustainability
Mountains cover a quarter of the Earth, are crucial for water and agriculture, and are home to 15% of the global population. However, they face serious threats, such as desertification and loss of biodiversity, due to climate change and human activities. During COP28, the “Restoring mountain ecosystems” report warned of these problems and proclaimed 2021-2030 as the Decade of Ecosystem Restoration.
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ROBOTA-SUDOE
Objectives: To technologically modernize sectors such as agri-food and plastics, focusing on challenging automation. Develop techniques for collaborative robots with innovative flexible grippers and solutions for repetitive tasks. Create soft grippers through additive manufacturing to package fruits without damage, using FDM and SLA technologies. Integrate computer vision and AI for Read more…
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UBI in a project for the technological modernisation of the agri-food and plastics industries
ROBOTA-SUDOE focuses on robotics, automation, and digitalisation in order to promote the competitiveness and growth of SMEs.
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LITecS at the 2nd Agricultural Innovation Fair in Fundão
A team of researchers from the University of Beira Interior (UBI) took part in the 2nd Agricultural Innovation Fair in Fundão. The event was attended by researchers from C-MAST – Centre for Mechanical and Aerospace Science and Technologies, who work at LITecS – Laboratory of Innovation and Technologies for Sustainability.