ATLANTIS

About Project

The Atlantic Testing Platform for Maritime Robotics: New Frontiers for Inspection and Maintenance of Offshore Energy Infrastructures

The ATLANTIS project represents a pioneering initiative at the forefront of technological innovation in the offshore renewable energy sector. Aimed at revolutionizing the field of robotics technology, ATLANTIS focuses on advancing autonomous systems for enhanced operations and maintenance (O&M) in offshore wind farms. Leveraging cutting-edge advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics, and multimodal sensor fusion, the project seeks to overcome existing limitations and introduce groundbreaking solutions for the inspection, monitoring, and maintenance of offshore assets. By developing state-of-the-art autonomous platforms, ATLANTIS aims to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and improve safety standards within the offshore industry, contributing significantly to the sustainable growth of renewable energy initiatives across Europe and beyond.

Acronym

ATLANTIS

Responsible

Andry Maykol Gomes Pinto

Status

Concluded

Start

January 1, 2020

End

January 31, 2023

Effective End

January 31, 2023

Global Budget

€7,046,271.00

Financing

€2,296,250.00

Members

Team Leaders

Andry Maykol Pinto concluded the Doctoral Program in Electrical and Computer Engineering with thesis related to Robotics, from the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto, in 2014. At the same institution, he obtained a Master in Engineering Electrotechnical and Computers in 2010. Currently, he works as a Senior Researcher at the Center for Robotics and Autonomous Systems at INESC TEC and as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Porto.

Team Members

Pedro Nuno Barbosa Leite

Rafael Marques Claro

Renato da Silva Fernandes

Daniel Filipe Barros Campos

Maria Inês Rodrigues Pereira

Andry Maykol Gomes Pinto

José Carlos dos Santos Alves

Nuno Miguel Neves de Abreu

Aníbal Castilho Coimbra de Matos

Nuno Alexandre Lopes Moreira da Cruz

Associated Centres

Robotics and Autonomous Systems

The Centre for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (CRAS) focuses on developing innovative robotic solutions for operation in complex environments. Each day, our researchers strive to map the unknown, creating solutions to explore the oceans’ depths, monitor the environment, or inspect infrastructures. Our goal? To become a global reference in robotics and autonomous systems, combining expertise in multisensory perception and 3D modelling, navigation and control, robotic manipulation and intervention - pushing the boundaries of autonomous robotics and integrating aerial, ground, and underwater robots into our solutions. Focusing on Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) between 5 and 8, CRAS develops prototypes and operational solutions for strategic sectors. Our laboratory infrastructure includes test tanks, prototyping workshops, and a wide range of equipment ready to operate in real-world environments. Our researchers also resort to Mar Profundo, a support vessel for testing and validating innovative maritime technologies - a key asset in bridging theoretical design and field validation. CRAS stands out for a practical approach: we combine advanced research with a strong focus on real-world applications, reducing human risk in hazardous missions, optimising operations and processes, and expanding the frontiers of autonomous robotics.