From Knowledge Generation To Science-based Innovation INESCTEC Marine Robotics Experience Aníbal Matos Robotics@ INESC TEC Universidade do Porto SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa Sep 17-18, 2013 Research and Technological Development Technology Transfer and Valorisation Advanced Training Consulting Pre-incubation of Technology-based Companies
Presentation Outline 1. INESC TEC / Robotics@INESC TEC 2. xmares case study Sep 17-18, 2013 SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa 2
INESC TEC Interface institution, recognized by Portuguese government and LaboratórioAssociado for its top quality research Joins researchers from several schools Universidade do Porto Instituto Politécnico do Porto Universidade do Minho 600 researchers, 200 PhDs Highly qualified human resources Journal papers, dissertations Journal papers, conference papers, models Conference papers, prototypes Products, consulting, patents, licensing, spin-off companies Basic research Applied research Development Technology transfer and valorisation Sep 17-18, 2013 SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa 3
INESC TEC Areas Communications and multimedia Power systems Manufacturing Information and computer graphics Optoelectronics Robotics Technology transfer Artificial Intelligence Industrial management Embedded systems Sep 17-18, 2013 SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa 4
Robotics @ INESC TEC Robotic tools allow for the increase of process effectiveness and efficiency, creating value for the society Research in robotic should be driven by such goals Our mission: contribute to the knowledge creation and to the design and implementation of innovative solution in the areas of land, water, aerial and industrial robotics, and in intelligent systems Sep 17-18, 2013 SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa 5
Robotics @ INESC TEC Team 20 full time researchers (12 PhD) 25 PhD students 2 technicians 15 MSc students (average/year) 12 undergraduate students (average/year) Funding Direct contracts with industry National programs European programs Other international programs and contracts Facilities More than 1000 m 2 of lab space 2 water tanks Mechanics and electronics shops Research Budget (2011/2013) ( > 1M /year Sep 17-18, 2013 SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa 6
Robotics @ INESC TEC Expertise areas Platform development Aerial, land and water robotics Industrial and services robotics Operations with autonomous robots Smart sensors and systems Research lines Reconfigurable systems Distributed perception Cooperative robotics Long term autonomy Rapid teaching Application areas Surveillance, security and defence Environmental monitoring and mapping Risk analysis Search and rescue Process automation Sep 17-18, 2013 SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa 7
Robotic platforms ROAZ II ASV mapping surveillance rescue trimares AUV mapping monitoring inspection FAST ASV surveillance monitoring mapping MARES AUV mapping monitoring inspection Sep 17-18, 2013 SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa 8
MARES Modular Autonomous Robots for Environment Sampling Differentiating characteristics hovering capability modular structure (plug&play sections) 2 nd generation small size AUV Payload package CTD optical sensors echosounder, side scan sonar video camera 35kg, 1.5 m max depth: 200m payload: 5kg Major applications environmental monitoring underwater mapping/inspection Sep 17-18, 2013 SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa 9
MARES Project phases 2006: prototype design incorporation of innovative characteristics based on >10 year experience on underwater robotics 2007/2008: assembly and testing R&D funding FCT / AdI direct contracts Águas do Oeste establishment of partnerships extensive testing sea operations since late 2007 >2009: proven technology creation of product(s) identification of target markets Sep 17-18, 2013 SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa 10
MARES from prototype to product Application focusing robotic prototypes are general purpose commercial robots do well defined tasks autonomous inspection and mapping Target markets selection robotics is global international partnerships hydropower plants Brazilian market Characterization of products/services autonomous robots users are military/academic underwater robots design & manufacturing operation of underwater robots operator training Sep 17-18, 2013 SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa 11
LAJEADO Robotic system for dam inspection and reservoir monitoring Funded by CEB Lajeado hydropower company Palmas, Tocantins, Brazil Developed by INESC-TEC and UFJF Start: May/2010 Requirements: visual inspection of submerged infrastructures mapping of reservoir floor environmental monitoring along the reservoir simplified user interface Major goals for the company: collect more reliable inspection/monitoring data reduce maintenance costs reduce negative environmental impacts Sep 17-18, 2013 SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa 12
LAJEADO Robotic system for dam inspection and reservoir monitoring TriMARES AUV extended payload capacity and operation time Hybrid vehicle Fully autonomous Remotely operate through fiber optic umbilical 75kg, 1.5m x 60 cm x 60 cm max depth: 200m payload: 20kg Sep 17-18, 2013 SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa 13
xmares Current status Second robot exported to Brazil inspection and monitoring Definition of business model vehicle design and upgrading inspection and mapping services operator training Establishment of partnerships creation of spin-off company Sep 17-18, 2013 SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa 14
Conclusions Key factors in the development of xmares Advanced training in international leading institutions Extended field experience Partnerships with end users Low cost (shallow waters) Major difficulties no local market no qualified personnel for operation of autonomous vehicles no legislation for operation of autonomous vehicles Further steps Extend technology to new scenarios = pursue other applications (deep waters) Market pull required Sep 17-18, 2013 SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa 15
Thank you! Questions? Sep 17-18, 2013 SEAS-ERA Workshop, Lisboa 16