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Robots ready for any mission: INESC TEC’s marine robotics showcased at the OCEANS conference in Sanya

Hub Azul Portugal sets sail to transform Portugal’s Blue Economy with support from INESC TEC

INESC TEC demonstrated mobile 5G cell in the Port of Sines

From the stratosphere, the ocean comes into view: INESC TEC contributes to High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites for Atlantic observation
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optical sensing

Monitoring is knowledge: the role of sensors in the technological horizon of the ocean

June 30, 2026
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Portugal has one of the world’s longest and deepest-rooted maritime identities. From an early stage, sea exploration became a strategic…

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Powering the Atlantic: INESC TEC optical sensors support floating offshore wind turbines

May 11, 2026
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In Setúbal, a prototype of an intelligent floating platform for offshore wind energy is taking shape. Integrated within the structure’s…

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Robots ready for any mission: INESC TEC’s marine robotics showcased at the OCEANS conference in Sanya

Hub Azul Portugal sets sail to transform Portugal’s Blue Economy with support from INESC TEC

INESC TEC demonstrated mobile 5G cell in the Port of Sines

From the stratosphere, the ocean comes into view: INESC TEC contributes to High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites for Atlantic observation

Monitoring is knowledge: the role of sensors in the technological horizon of the ocean

Powering the Atlantic: INESC TEC optical sensors support floating offshore wind turbines