AltaiR is a newly developed C-based toolkit that revolutionizes large-scale genomic and proteomic data analysis. By using alignment-free methodologies, AltaiR can efficiently handle millions of sequences, making it especially valuable for studying viruses like SARS-CoV-2. With AltaiR, researchers can quickly filter out low-quality data, track how genomes evolve over time, and detect unique segments of…
The University of Aveiro (UA), through a team of researchers from IEETA led by Joaquim Sousa Pinto, has developed the Integrated Citizen Registration and Statistics System (SIREC), a new computerized civil registration system for Guinea-Bissau. This initiative aims to modernize and streamline the country’s civil registration processes, enhancing the accuracy and accessibility of citizen records….
The integration of a collaborative VR framework that integrates serious games with varying levels of complexity allows to enhance motivation, engagement, and social interaction among stroke survivors. The system, developed by a IEETA team, enables healthcare professionals to monitor participants in real-time through a dedicated tool, allowing for dynamic adjustments and personalized VR experiences. This…
Immersive visualization is a rapidly emerging field that utilizes VR/AR technologies to enhance data visualization by creating engaging, interactive, and spatially intuitive experiences. In this talk, I will discuss two of our team’s projects focused on evaluating 3D user interfaces in immersive visualization The first project investigates the effectiveness of 3D user interaction techniques on…
Katja Auffret and Georges Soto-Romero will provide a talk presenting INSA Toulouse VR lab, next wednesday, at IEETA. INSA Toulouse is a French Engineering school in the Southwest of France, in Toulouse, where the headquarters of Airbus are also located. INSA Toulouse is a founding member of the Federal University of Toulouse and a member,…
Luísa Amaral has been honored with the Alcino Lavrador Prize, which recognizes outstanding academic achievements in the fields of Information, Communication, and Electronics Technologies (ICT) and STEM. This award commemorates the legacy of Alcino Lavrador, former CEO of Altice Labs, for his dedication to innovation and leadership. Under the supervision of António Neves, Luís Amaral…
Last Wednesday, an event took place at IEETA to celebrate its 25th anniversary. This moment brought together several generations of IEETA members, from its founders to current members, including master and PhD students – the past, present, and (hopefully) future. The day started with a bonding and get-together activity with pitch presentations and games for…
As part of the celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the University of Aveiro, Altice Labs hosted the 3rd talk in the “Ciclo de Conversas Ousadia e Liberdade,” focusing on Artificial Intelligence. The event, which took place on October 9th at 6:30 PM in the Altice Labs Showroom, brought together a diverse panel of speakers…
Today, we celebrate a special occasion: the 25th anniversary of the Institute of Electronics and Informatics Engineering of Aveiro, IEETA. For the past 25 years, IEETA has been a place of innovation, hard work, and important contributions to science and society. However, our journey started before that, in 1985, with a primary focus on information…
Fábrica Centro Ciência Viva and the University of Aveiro joined forces to celebrate this event, an initiative to bring science and researchers closer to the general public (link). It was a fantastic event that combined science, technology, music, art, and plenty of entertainment—a truly unforgettable night! Members from various groups within our institute were present,…
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