LITecS proudly participated in the 23rd edition of Chocalhos – Festival of Transhumance Paths, held in Alpedrinha from September 13 to 15, 2024. This annual celebration of pastoral heritage and traditions provided a unique opportunity to showcase how innovation and agriculture can work together to support sustainability and technological advancement. Read more…
LITecS had the incredible opportunity to present groundbreaking research from the ROBOTA-SUDOE project at the IEEE/ASME MESA 2024, an international conference on mechatronic and embedded systems. On September 3rd, two significant studies in soft robotics were showcased, demonstrating advancements in agricultural automation and robotic adaptability. In the morning session, researchers Read more…
LITecS had the honor of representing the University of Beira Interior at Feira de São Tiago, an annual event that celebrates the cultural, technological, and innovative spirit of the region. This event provided a unique opportunity to engage with the community and showcase some of our most exciting projects. One Read more…
LITecS participated in Green Day on May 6, 2024, an event organized by Green Ethics, ASTA-Teatro, and the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Beira Interior. Held at the Faculty of Engineering, this inspiring initiative showcased innovative projects that promote sustainability and technological advancements. During the event, LITecS presented Read more…
Nature-inspired soft robotic fingers are revolutionizing robotic manipulation! At ICARSC 2024, Rodrigo Antunes presented research developed at LITecS, focusing on optimizing the Fin Ray Effect to enhance adaptability and efficiency in robotic grasping. Using ANSYS finite element analysis, researchers explored structural characteristics impacting grip strength and flexibility. Additionally, TPU prototypes Read more…