On Friday, May 9, 2025, undergraduate students from the Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering (FEEC) at the Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP) took part in a guided tour of the faculty’s facilities, including a visit to the Laboratory of Computing and Automation (LCA). The activity was designed to introduce students to ongoing research at the university.
The visit began with a presentation on robotics by PhD student Felipe Mota, who introduced students to research being developed within the SMARTNESS center in this area. His talk provided valuable insights into current challenges and innovations in robotics and automation.
Following the presentation, students explored additional SMARTNESS research projects. PhD student Mauricio Rodriguez presented the drone area, while PhD student Alan Teixeira da Silva guided the group through the showroom and introduced components of the Human-Tech Connection (HTC).
The drone technologies and immersive volumetric media communication were among the highlights that caught students’ attention. Many showed strong interest in the future possibilities these technologies offer and were eager to learn how such systems are developed.
The visit highlighted the value of technical tours in sparking students’ interest in advanced research topics, while also strengthening the connection between academic learning and technological innovation within the university environment.
