The University of Algarve (UAlg) plays a key role in the Agrobotics-DiTwins project through a highly multidisciplinary research team that brings together expertise in electronics, sensing technologies, artificial intelligence, robotics, mechanics, computing, management, and intellectual property. This diverse skill set enables UAlg to contribute advanced, practical, and industry-oriented solutions for the transition towards Agriculture 5.0, with a strong focus on sustainability and circularity.
The UAlg Team in Agrobotics DITWINS
UAlg’s contribution to the project is driven by the following team members:
- Jorge Semião – Electronics and Sensors
- João Rodrigues – Visual Computing and Artificial Intelligence
- Pedro Cardoso – Machine Learning
- Jânio Monteiro – Sensor Networks
- Cristiano Cabrita – Control Systems and Fuzzy Logic
- Roberto Lam – Web Technologies and Computing
- Nelson Sousa – Mechanics
- Jaime Martins – Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence
- Hugo Barros – Management
- Sofia Vairinho – Intellectual Property
- Pedro Guerreiro – Data Science
Together, the team combines experience in IoT systems, sensor networks, data analytics, robotics, automation, and digital-twin development, building on UAlg’s previous work in smart irrigation, artificial intelligence, and sustainable agriculture.
From Research to Sector Engagement: Participation in the Citrus Campaign Review
As part of its commitment to connecting research with real-world challenges, the University of Algarve participated in the Citrus Campaign Review 2024/2025, held on 22 October 2025 at the Hotel Grande Real Santa Eulália, in Albufeira, Algarve, Portugal.
The event was organized by AlgarOrange – Association of Citrus Operators of the Algarve and the Centro Operativo e Tecnológico Hortofrutícola Nacional – Centro de Competências (COTHN-CC), and brought together producers, technicians, researchers, and institutional stakeholders from across the citrus value chain.
During the event, UAlg presented a poster on the Agrobotics DITWINS project, showcasing how digital twins, advanced sensing, and data-driven decision support can contribute to addressing key challenges discussed during the meeting, including water management, technological innovation, circular economy approaches, and the internationalization of “Citrinos do Algarve”.
Through this participation, the University of Algarve reinforced its role as an active partner of the citrus sector, promoting knowledge transfer, dialogue, and collaboration between academia and industry. By aligning cutting-edge research with sector needs, UAlg continues to support a more sustainable, innovative, and competitive future for Portuguese citriculture.
