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UNEXMIN-CRAS

About the Project

Autonomous Underwater Explorer for Flooded Mines

UNEXMIN is an EU-funded Horizon 2020 project that developed a novel robotic system, primarily for the autonomous exploration and mapping of Europe’s flooded mines, but also with other applications in mind. The Robotic Explorer platform, made by three robots – UX-1a, UX-1b and UX-1c, uses non-invasive methods for autonomous 3D mine mapping for gathering valuable geological, mineralogical and spatial information. This can possibly open new exploration scenarios so that strategic decisions on the re-opening of Europe’s abandoned mines can be supported by actualised data that cannot be obtained by any other ways, without major costs and/or risks.

Acronym

UNEXMIN-CRAS

Responsible

Eduardo Silva

Status

Closed

Starting Date

January 1, 2016

Ending Date

January 31, 2019

Effective End Date

January 31, 2019

Global Budget

€4,869,565.00

Funding

€984,750.00

Website

Datasheet

Members

Team Leaders

Eduardo Silva

TEC4 Coordinator

Team Members

Alfredo Martins

Assistant Researcher

André Dias

Senior Researcher

António Bernardo Ferreira

Researcher

Bruno Lopes Matias

Researcher

Carlos Almeida

Senior Researcher

Diana Viegas

Centre Coordinator

Eduardo Silva

TEC4 Coordinator

Hugo Miguel Silva

Senior Researcher

José Miguel Almeida

Centre Coordinator

Dissemination

INESC TEC has a unique and differentiating management model, improved over its 35 years of history. Reflecting its unique position between academia and industry, the management at INESC TEC carefully balances, in a hybrid model, the academic culture of scientific freedom and dialogue with a culture of efficiency and responsibility in management.

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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.