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A research unit of the University of Porto, from autonomous agents and robotics to machine learning, language and complex systems.

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Advancing artificial intelligence since 1988.

From robotic soccer to smarter cities.

We turn AI research into real applications — from championship-winning robotics to mobility, health, industry and public services.

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Part of LASI, Portugal's largest research lab.

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LIACC — the Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science Laboratory — is an R&D unit established in 1988, headquartered at FEUP with hubs at FCUP, UMaia, UFP and the University of the Azores.

It pursues research on Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science, and was in the core of the creation of LASI, the largest Associate Laboratory in Portugal.

( Artificial Intelligence transforming the future of technology )

Intelligent Robotics

LIACC’s Intelligent Robotics research develops advanced optimisation and machine learning methods for autonomous and multi-agent robotic systems. By

Natural Language Processing

LIACC’s Natural Language Processing research advances state-of-the-art language technologies through deep learning, transformer models and multilingu

Machine Learning

Machine Learning at LIACC advances intelligent systems through supervised, unsupervised and reinforcement learning. Research focuses on explainable and

Software Engineering

Software Engineering at LIACC develops methods, tools and practices that improve software quality, reliability and maintainability. Research spans code

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This project develops software solutions to improve logistics, traceability, food preservation, and sustainability across the food supply chain, focusing on fruit, vegetables, chilled, and fresh packaged products. Funded by Portugal 2030 and recognized with the ITEA seal.

RETAILL

SIMSEA created a fish resource simulator for the Azorean Sea, supporting the identification of fishing zones and the analysis of regional fishing activity. The prototype was presented in the Azores.

SIMSEA

Leveraging state-of-the-art machine learning techniques and advanced computing resources, this initiative establishes a foundational neural language model for Portuguese, strengthening its presence and competitiveness in the digital age.

Albertina