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INESC TEC - INESC Technology and Science
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Airfoil Selection and Wingsail Design for an Autonomous Sailboat
Publication . Silva, Manuel F.; Malheiro, Benedita; Guedes, Pedro; Ferreira, Paulo
Ocean exploration and monitoring with autonomous platforms can provide researchers and decision makers with valuable data, trends and insights into the largest ecosystem on Earth. Regardless of the recognition of the importance of such platforms in this scenario, their design and development remains an open challenge. In particular, energy efficiency, control and robustness are major concerns with implications in terms of autonomy and sustainability. Wingsails allow autonomous boats to navigate with increased autonomy, due to lower power consumption, and greater robustness, due to simpler control. Within the scope of a project that addresses the design, development and deployment of a rigid wing autonomous sailboat to perform long term missions in the ocean, this paper summarises the general principles for airfoil selection and wingsail design in robotic sailing, and are given some insights on how these aspects influence the autonomous sailboat being developed by the authors.
The MopBot Cleaning Robot – An EPS@ISEP 2020 Project
Publication . Tuluc, Corina; Verberne, Frederique; Lasota, Szymon; Almeida, Tomás de; Malheiro, Benedita; JUSTO, Jorge; Ribeiro, Cristina; Silva, Manuel F.; Ferreira, Paulo; Guedes, Pedro
Waste is one of the biggest problems on Earth today. In the spring of 2020, a team of students enrolled in the European Project Semester at Instituto Superior de Engenharia decided to contribute with the design of an ethically and sustainability-oriented autonomous cleaning robot named MopBot. The project started with the research on similar solutions, ethics, marketing and sustainability to define a concept and create a functional, ethical and sustainability driven design, including the complete control system. Finally, given the undergoing pandemic, the operation of the MopBot was simulated using CoppeliaSim. MopBot is a medium-sized vacuum cleaner, with two vertical brushes, intended to clean autonomously large areas inside buildings such as shopping malls or corridors. It is shipped with a sustainable packaging solution which can be re-purposed as a disposal box for electrical components.
Smart Bicycle Probe – An EPS@ISEP 2020 Project
Publication . Boularas, Mélissa; Szmytke, Zuzanna; Smith, Logan; Isik, Kaan; Ruusunen, Juho; Malheiro, Benedita; JUSTO, Jorge; Ribeiro, Maria Cristina de Castro; Silva, Manuel F.; Ferreira, Paulo; Guedes, Pedro
Air pollution kills approximately 7 million people every year and nine out of ten people are exposed to high levels of airborne pollutants. This paper describes the design of a bicycle air probe by a team of multicultural and multidisciplinary students of the European Project Semester, during the spring of 2020. This learning experience started with the analysis of the state-of-the-art, ethics, marketing and sustainability dimensions, and was followed by the design, development and simulation of a proof-of-concept solution. The result is GOairLight – a bicycle probe paired with a mobile app. The probe collects air quality, humidity and temperature data as cyclists ride, while the mobile app shares the collected data with the community, by means of a cloud database, presents relevant air quality information and suggests less polluted routes. Furthermore, it relies on a sustainable energy source – a dynamo powered by the cyclist – and automatic lighting. The latter feature improves cyclist visibility and raises the awareness towards the cyclist, contributing to increased road safety.
Smart public water dispenser: An EPS@ISEP 2025 Project
Publication . Ferreira, Alexandre R.; Linthorst, Kim C.; Wojciechowski, Mikołaj; Staeyen, Olivia van; Hanfeld, Till; Tarnai, Panna; Castro Ribeiro, Maria Cristina de; Guedes, Pedro; Ferreira, Paulo; Silva, Manuel; JUSTO, Jorge; BENEDITA CAMPOS NEVES MALHEIRO, MARIA; Duarte, Abel J.
BiboLink is an innovative smart public water dispenser developed during the European Project Semester (EPS) at ISEP in 2025. Designed for outdoor use in parks and sports facilities, BiboLink provides clean, filtered water enriched with optional supplements such as electrolytes and vitamins, tailored to user activity levels and health needs via a connected mobile app. Addressing the challenges of urban hydration, BiboLink combines sustainability with smart technology, featuring solar power, recyclable materials, and reduced plastic waste. The project highlights the limitations of existing hydration systems, positioning BiboLink as a valid alternative. Ethical considerations, environmental responsibility, and compliance with EU standards were integral to its development. A working prototype demonstrates the main features, such as water distribution and the integration of supplements, although the application's connectivity needs to be improved. BiboLink promotes public health by encouraging proper hydration habits while supporting environmental sustainability. Future enhancements may include advanced personalization through wearable integration and touchless controls. This interdisciplinary project led to the design of a viable solution and provided students with valuable technical, project management, and teamwork skills, underlining the role of the EPS programme in promoting innovation and collaboration.
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Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia
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UID/EEA/50014/2019