1st Summer School on Geospatial Data Acquisition: from Robotics to Satellite
The 1st Summer School on Geospatial Data Acquisition: from Robotics to Satellite is an international training event hosted by the Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Coimbra (ISEC), Coimbra, designed for MSc and PhD students, early-career researchers, engineers, and professionals working at the intersection of robotics, remote sensing, geospatial intelligence, and digital twin technologies.
Modern geospatial systems increasingly depend on the ability to combine data from multiple platforms, scales, and sensing modalities. Ground robots, UAVs, terrestrial and airborne sensors, and satellite Earth Observation systems each provide a partial view of complex environments. The challenge is no longer only to acquire data, but to transform heterogeneous observations into reliable, reusable, and decision-ready geospatial information.
This summer school addresses that challenge by offering an end-to-end perspective on geospatial data acquisition and processing workflows. Participants will be introduced to the full pipeline: from robotic and UAV-based data capture, through 3D reconstruction and point cloud processing, to remote sensing products, AI-supported interpretation, and digital twin-oriented applications.
The programme will combine lectures, demonstrations, and guided hands-on laboratories, with contributions expected around topics such as robotic sensing, ROS2-based acquisition, photogrammetry, LiDAR and image-based mapping, semantic enrichment of geospatial data, multispectral/hyperspectral and SAR Earth Observation, geospatial AI, FAIR data principles, cybersecurity, and reproducible research practices.
A key goal of the school is to bridge communities that often work in parallel: robotics and autonomous systems, geomatics and photogrammetry, Earth Observation, AI, environmental monitoring, and digital twins. Participants will therefore gain technical exposure to selected tools and methods, as well as a broader understanding of how to integrate different data sources and processing layers into scalable geospatial workflows.
The summer school is supported by the Horizon Europe I-DEAL and WildBotics projects and the CRIARTE project (Portugal 2030), promoting collaboration among academia, research centres, public-sector stakeholders, and industry partners working on trustworthy, data-driven technologies for environmental monitoring, territorial management, construction, and resilience-oriented applications.
The event will follow a limited-capacity format, combining expert-led sessions with practical interaction between participants and tutors.
Course Registration
Fee: 200€
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Travel and Practical Information
Event Venue
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Robotics Laboratory – 2nd Floor
ISEC – Coimbra Institute of Engineering
Rua Pedro Nunes – Quinta da Nora
3030-199 Coimbra, Portugal
Lunches
Lunches will be provided at the ISEC canteen, located on the ISEC campus.
Travelling to Coimbra
For participants travelling by air, Porto Airport is the closest of the two main international airports to Coimbra and generally offers the most convenient connection to the city.
Participants can travel to Coimbra by direct bus or by combining public transport and train services.
Option 1 – Porto Airport
Porto Airport is the closest airport to Coimbra and offers direct bus connections to the city.
Option A – Direct FlixBus
A direct FlixBus service is available from Porto Airport to Coimbra.
- At Porto Airport, go to the FlixBus stop at P8 – Bus Parking, at the arrivals level.
- Take a FlixBus to Coimbra.
- In Coimbra, FlixBus arrives at Rua do Padrão, near the city centre.
- From the FlixBus stop, continue to ISEC by Uber, another TVDE service or taxi.
FlixBus – Porto Airport to Coimbra
Option B – Metro and train
- At Porto Airport, take Metro Line E towards Estádio do Dragão.
- Get off at Campanhã.
- At Porto Campanhã railway station, take a CP train to Coimbra-B.
- From Coimbra-B railway station, take an Uber, another TVDE service or a taxi to ISEC.
Metro do Porto | CP – Comboios de Portugal
Option 2 – Lisbon Airport
Lisbon Airport is another option for travelling to Coimbra. The journey is longer than from Porto Airport, but there are also direct bus and train connections.
Option A – Direct FlixBus
A direct FlixBus service is available from Lisbon Airport to Coimbra.
- At Lisbon Airport, go to the FlixBus stop at BUS PARK, at Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas.
- Take a FlixBus to Coimbra.
- In Coimbra, FlixBus arrives at Rua do Padrão, near the city centre.
- From the FlixBus stop, continue to ISEC by Uber, another TVDE service or taxi.
FlixBus – Lisbon Airport to Coimbra
Option B – Metro and train
- At Lisbon Airport, take the Red Metro Line towards São Sebastião.
- Get off at Oriente.
- At Oriente railway station, take a CP train to Coimbra-B.
- From Coimbra-B railway station, take an Uber, another TVDE service or a taxi to ISEC.
Metropolitano de Lisboa | CP – Comboios de Portugal
Directions to ISEC
Getting Around Coimbra
Participants staying in Coimbra for several days may find it useful to install transport and ride-hailing applications before travelling.
Moovit
Moovit is a public transport journey planner. It can be used to find the best route between two locations, check bus and train schedules, identify nearby stops and follow journeys step by step. It also provides real-time information and service alerts.
Moovit – Coimbra
SMTUC App
SMTUC is Coimbra's municipal public transport network. The official SMTUC app provides information about nearby bus stops, upcoming journeys, routes, timetables and service changes. It can therefore be particularly useful for getting around Coimbra during your stay.
SMTUC App – Download and information
SMTUC – Coimbra Public Transport
Uber and TVDE Services
For transfers from Coimbra-B railway station or the FlixBus stop to ISEC, Uber or another TVDE service can be a convenient option, particularly if you are travelling with luggage.
Important: Please install the Uber app before travelling and create an account in advance. Another TVDE option available in Portugal is Bolt. You may also install the Bolt app and create an account before travelling.
Uber – Download the app
Bolt – Download and information
Taxi
Taxis are also available at Coimbra-B railway station and at the Coimbra bus station.
Accommodation in Central Coimbra
Participants looking for affordable accommodation may wish to consider hotels, guesthouses and hostels located between Ibis Coimbra Centro, the Baixa area and Praça da República. This area is convenient for exploring the city and provides access to public transport connections to ISEC.
Hotel ibis Coimbra Centro
Avenida Emídio Navarro, 70
Hotel Astória
Avenida Emídio Navarro, 21
Hotel Jardim
Avenida Emídio Navarro, 65
The Luggage
Rua Antero de Quental, 125–129
Pharmacia GuestHouse
Rua Ferreira Borges, 135–139
República Guest House
Rua Padre António Vieira, 3
Accommodation prices vary according to the dates and availability. Participants are advised to check prices, availability and cancellation conditions directly with the accommodation provider before booking.
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Data de Publicação 2026-05-13