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Driving the renewables revolution from the sea
Ocean Energy is a central pillar of INESCTEC.OCEAN’s research agenda.

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Engineering autonomy for a safer, smarter ocean
Marine Robotics is one of INESCTEC.OCEAN’s core areas of expertise…

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Building resilient infrastructures for a sustainable use of the ocean
Marine structures are essential for enabling safe, efficient, and…

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Transforming ocean data into actionable knowledge
The future of ocean research and management depends on accurate, timely, and accessible data…

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From the depths of the sea to a global context: the transformative role of Ocean Robotics

You never know what the sea may bring: NETTAG+ shows how to tackle “ghost” fishing gear with INESC TEC technology and won award

“Blue” Summer Internships inspire young generations at INESCTEC.OCEAN

Robots ready for any mission: INESC TEC’s marine robotics showcased at the OCEANS conference in Sanya
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From the depths of the sea to a global context: the transformative role of Ocean Robotics

September 30, 2026
Editorial

The Ocean has always represented one of the most complex frontiers of human knowledge. Covering more than 70% of the…

INESC TEC showcased autonomous robot destined for deep-sea missions at AED Days

June 19, 2026
Events, Institutional, Research

INESC TEC once again took part in Portugal’s largest event dedicated to aeronautics, space and defence, unveiling a prototype of…

New robot developed by INESC TEC set to revolutionise logistical support in deep-sea operations

May 27, 2026
Research

There is nothing like it in the world. The prototype is under development, with the first mission scheduled for May…

How does one simulate the unpredictable? INESC TEC develops AI-powered technology for simulating complex scenarios

May 25, 2026
Projects

When time is short and decisions are critical, having an intelligent support system can make all the difference. And INESC…

INESC TEC leads development of deep-sea robotic technology

May 22, 2026
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The Institution coordinates the European project DEEP-TECH, supported with €11.6M from the European Defence Fund. The project aims to develop…