38 research projects (10 ongoing, 28 completed) from 2003 to 2025
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Ongoing Projects (10)
Ongoing2025 - present
Original: Investigação e Experimentação de Técnicas de Ajuste Fino de Grandes Modelos de Linguagem para Processo de Gestão da Inovação
Funding: FUNDAÃ?Ã?O ESPÃ?RITO-SANTENSE DE TECNOLOGIA
This research project aims to investigate and experiment with fine-tuning techniques for Large Language Models (LLMs) focused on improving innovation management processes. The goal is to develop and validate methodologies that enable the customization of LLMs to specific organizational contexts, enhancing decision-making and knowledge management in innovation ecosystems.
Ongoing2025 - present
Original: Desenvolvimento de Algoritmos de Percepção para Veículos Autônomos em Ambientes Industriais e de Mineração
Funding: FAPES
The general objective of this project is to advance the development of Autonomous Computational Intelligences (ACIs), integrating it into a strategic set of I2CA macro-projects. These macro-projects aim to consolidate applied research in computational intelligence for industry, with emphasis on autonomous vehicles and intelligent robotic systems for industrial and mining environments.
Ongoing2024 - present
Original: Inteligências Computacionais Autônomas Baseadas em Generative Pre-trained Transformers (ICAGPT)
Funding: CNPq
In this project, we propose the development of science and technology necessary for implementing powerful Autonomous Computational Intelligences (ACIs). ACIs are software and hardware systems that can autonomously perform complex tasks that currently require high-level human skills, such as driving vehicles, operating industrial equipment, and making complex decisions based on multimodal data.
Ongoing2023 - present
Original: Movimentação de Pilhas de Blocos não Identificados por meio de Robôs Autônomos
Funding: FAPES
This project focuses on developing autonomous robotic systems capable of manipulating and organizing unidentified block piles in industrial environments. The research combines computer vision, deep learning, and robotic manipulation techniques to enable robots to work efficiently with objects that have not been previously catalogued or identified.
Ongoing2022 - present
Original: Inteligências Computacionais Autônomas
Funding: CNPq
This project focuses on fundamental research in autonomous computational intelligences, systems that can perceive their environment, reason about it, and take actions to achieve goals without continuous human supervision. The research encompasses perception, learning, planning, and control.
Ongoing2021 - present
Original: Instituto de Inteligência Computacional Aplicada - I2CA
Funding: FAPES, ArcelorMittal
The Institute of Applied Computational Intelligence (I2CA) was established to conduct cutting-edge research in applied computational intelligence for industry, focusing on autonomous vehicles and other intelligent autonomous systems, training specialized personnel and strengthening the ecosystem of companies that employ and develop Artificial Intelligence.
Ongoing2014 - present
Original: Cognição Espacial Artificial e sua Implementação Eficiente por meio de Computação de Alto Desempenho
Funding: CNPq
This long-term research project investigates artificial spatial cognition, developing computational models that enable machines to understand and navigate complex spatial environments, with efficient implementations using high-performance computing techniques including GPU acceleration.
Ongoing2010 - 2012
Original: Modelos Matemático-Computacionais de Exploração e Busca Visual Aplicados ao Problema de Mapeamento e Localização Simultâneos de Robôs
Funding: CNPq
This project developed mathematical and computational models for visual exploration and search, applying them to the Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) problem in mobile robotics.
Ongoing2009 - 2011
Original: Fortalecimento das Áreas de Computação de Alto Desempenho, Otimização e Inteligência Computacional do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Informática da UFES
Funding: CNPq
This project provided infrastructure and resources to strengthen the research areas of high-performance computing, optimization, and computational intelligence within UFES's Graduate Program in Informatics.
Ongoing2008 - 2011
Original: Arquitetura de Sistemas Computacionais com Muitos Núcleos de Processamento em um Único CI
Funding: CNPq
This project researched many-core processor architectures on a single chip, investigating design principles and programming models for efficient utilization of massively parallel computing resources.
Completed Projects (28)
Completed2022 - 2023
Original: Infraestrutura para Projetos interdisciplinares de Informática Aplicada à Saúde
Funding: FAPES
This project aims to establish computational infrastructure to support interdisciplinary research projects in health informatics, enabling the development and application of artificial intelligence techniques for medical diagnosis, health data analysis, and clinical decision support systems.
Completed2022 - 2025
Original: Diagnóstico de Falhas em Motores Elétricos Baseado em Inteligência Artificial - DIME
Funding: Petrobras
The DIME project develops artificial intelligence-based systems for predictive maintenance and fault diagnosis in electric motors used in the oil and gas industry. Using machine learning and signal processing techniques, the system can identify incipient failures before they cause equipment breakdown.
Completed2022 - 2025
Original: Desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias de Inteligência Artificial para veículos autônomos
Funding: CNPq
This project aims to advance the state-of-the-art in artificial intelligence for autonomous vehicles, developing new deep learning architectures, perception algorithms, and decision-making systems that enable fully autonomous navigation in complex real-world environments.
Completed2019 - 2021
Original: Carros Autônomos SAE Nível 5
Funding: FAPES
This project aimed to develop fully autonomous vehicles (SAE Level 5) capable of operating without any human intervention in any driving condition. The research included perception systems, path planning, vehicle control, and integration with the IARA autonomous vehicle platform.
Completed2018 - 2021
Original: Redes Neurais Profundas no Apoio à Fiscalização
Funding: FAPES
This project developed deep neural network systems to support regulatory and enforcement activities, using computer vision and natural language processing to automate document analysis and pattern detection in large datasets.
Completed2018 - 2020
Original: Desenvolvimento e Testes de um Demonstrador Tecnológico para Aeronaves baseado em Robótica Autônoma
Funding: EMBRAER
In partnership with Embraer, this project developed the world's first autonomous taxiing system for commercial aircraft. The system uses computer vision, sensor fusion, and artificial intelligence to enable aircraft to taxi autonomously on airport surfaces.
Completed2016 - 2021
Original: Visão Artificial e Robótica Autônoma Aplicadas à Mineração
Funding: FAPES
This project applied computer vision and autonomous robotics technologies to the mining industry, developing systems for autonomous vehicle operation, ore pile measurement, and environmental monitoring in mining operations.
Completed2014 - 2017
Original: Sistema Inteligente para Negociação Automática de Ativos
Funding: FAPES
This project developed intelligent systems for automatic trading in financial markets, using machine learning and technical analysis to identify trading opportunities and execute transactions automatically.
Completed2013 - 2016
Funding: CNPq
PhotoPography was an innovative system that used photogrammetry and stereo vision to measure the volume of ore piles remotely via the Internet, providing real-time inventory management for mining operations.
Completed2013 - 2016
Funding: FAPES
This project developed specialized industrial equipment for stereo image capture, designed for harsh industrial environments and optimized for computer vision applications in mining and manufacturing.
Completed2011 - 2016
Funding: CNPq
This project aimed to consolidate and strengthen the research groups in high-performance computing, optimization, and computational intelligence at the Graduate Program in Informatics (PPGI) at UFES.
Completed2011 - 2013
Funding: CNPq
This project researched architectures and programming paradigms for computing systems with many processing cores, investigating parallel programming models and optimization techniques for multi-core and GPU systems.
Completed2010 - 2014
Funding: FAPES
This PRONEX project established a center of excellence in high-performance computing at UFES, fostering research in scientific computing and computational intelligence applications.
Completed2009 - 2011
Original: Sistema de Medição baseado em Visão Artificial
Funding: FAPES
This project developed computer vision-based measurement systems for industrial applications, enabling accurate non-contact measurement of dimensions, areas, and volumes.
Completed2009 - 2013
Original: Desenvolvimento de um Sistema de Localização e Mapeamento 3D por Visão Artificial para Navegação de Robôs e Veículos Aéreos ou Submarinos Não Tripulados
Funding: FINEP
This project developed 3D localization and mapping systems using computer vision for navigation of mobile robots, UAVs, and underwater vehicles, advancing the state-of-the-art in visual SLAM.
Completed2008 - 2008
Original: Visita Técnico-Científica ao Department of Computing da City University London
Funding: CNPq
This project supported a technical-scientific visit to City University London's Department of Computing to strengthen international collaboration and exchange research experiences.
Completed2006 - 2007
Original: Modernização da Infra-Estrutura de Pesquisa da Área de Computação de Alto Desempenho da UFES
Funding: FINEP
This project modernized the high-performance computing research infrastructure at UFES, acquiring computational equipment and establishing facilities for advanced research.
Completed2006 - 2010
Original: Classificação Automática em CNAE-Subclasse
Funding: Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Secretaria da Receita Federal
This project, in partnership with the Federal Revenue Service, developed automatic text classification systems to categorize economic activities according to the Brazilian National Classification of Economic Activities (CNAE) subclasses.
Completed2006 - 2008
Original: Fortalecimento das Áreas de Computação de Alto Desempenho e Inteligência Computacional do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Informática da UFES
Funding: CNPq
This project strengthened the research infrastructure and human resources in high-performance computing and computational intelligence at UFES's Graduate Program in Informatics.
Completed2006 - 2009
Original: Automatizando a Medição de Dimensões, Áreas e Volumes
Funding: FAPES
This project developed automated measurement systems using computer vision and image processing to accurately measure dimensions, areas, and volumes in industrial applications.
Completed2005 - 2007
Original: Novas Arquiteturas de Alto Desempenho Baseadas no Escalonamento Dinâmico de Instruções
Funding: CNPq
This project researched new high-performance processor architectures based on dynamic instruction scheduling, continuing the work initiated during the DTSVLIW research.
Completed2005 - 2008
Original: Arquiteturas de Computadores e Hierarquias de Memória Avançadas
Funding: CNPq
This project investigated advanced computer architectures and memory hierarchy designs to improve processor performance and energy efficiency.
Completed2005 - 2008
Original: Rede Metropolitana de Alta Velocidade de Vitória - Metrovix
Funding: FINEP, Instituto Capixaba de Pesquisa, Assistência Técnica e Extensão Rural, Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória, Museu Solar Monjardim, Prefeitura Municipal de Vitória, Rede Nacional de Ensino e Pesquisa, Secretaria de Estado de Ciência e Tecnologia, Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica do Espírito Santo
The Metrovix project established a metropolitan high-speed optical network connecting research and education institutions in the Vitória metropolitan area, enabling advanced network applications and research.
Completed2004 - 2006
Original: Rede GIGA: Implantação e utilização de um GRID de 1TFLOP/s
Funding: CNPq
This project implemented and utilized a computational grid with 1 TFLOP/s capacity as part of the GIGA network infrastructure, enabling distributed high-performance computing research.
Completed2004 - 2005
Original: Sistema Automático de Medição de Volumes Baseado em Visão Artificial
Funding: Fundo de Apoio à Ciência e Tecnologia do Município de Vitória
This project developed an automatic volume measurement system using stereo vision and photogrammetry for industrial applications, particularly in inventory management.
Completed2004 - 2006
Original: Melhorias de Infra-Estrutura para o Funcionamento do LCAD
Funding: FINEP
This project provided infrastructure improvements for the High-Performance Computing Laboratory (LCAD) at UFES, enhancing research capabilities and facilities.
Completed2004 - 2007
Original: Plataforma de Acesso Seguro a Vídeo Sob Demanda para Dispositivos Móveis Sem Fio com Garantia de Qualidade de Serviço - TRAVIS-QDS
Funding: FINEP
The TRAVIS-QDS project developed a platform for secure video-on-demand access on wireless mobile devices, with quality of service guarantees for multimedia streaming.
Completed2003 - 2005
Original: Arquiteturas Avançadas de Processador
Funding: CNPq
This foundational project researched advanced processor architectures, continuing the investigation of dynamic instruction scheduling and high-performance computing techniques.
Main Funding Agencies
CNPq
National Council for Scientific and Technological Development