Publications

Journal articles

Sousa, R.B., Sobreira, H.M., & Moreira, A.P. (2023). A systematic literature review on long-term localization and mapping for mobile robots. Journal of Field Robotics, 40(5):1245-1322. [doi] [github] [preprint]

Sousa, R.B., Petry, M.R., Costa, P.G., & Moreira, A.P. (2022). OptiOdom: a Generic Approach for Odometry Calibration of Wheeled Mobile Robots. Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems, 105(39). [doi] [github] [preprint] [wiki]

Sousa, R.B., Rocha, C.D., Mendonça, H.S., Moreira, A.P., & Silva, M.F. (2022). Gerber File Parsing for Conversion to Bitmap Image - The VINCI7D Case Study. IEEE Access, 10:69659-69679. [doi] [github]

Soares, I., Sousa, R.B., Petry, M.R., & Moreira, A.P. (2021). Accuracy and Repeatability Tests on HoloLens 2 and HTC Vive. Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, 5(8):47. [doi] [preprint]

Conference papers

Lopes, M.S., Ribeiro, J.D., Moreira, A.P., Rocha, C.D., Martins, J.G., Sarmento, J.M., Carvalho, J.P., Costa, P.G., & Sousa, R.B. (2025). From Competition to Classroom: A Hands-on Approach to Robotics Learning. In: 2025 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), pp. 170-176. Madeira, Portugal. [doi] [github] [preprint]

Pacheco, F.D., Rebelo, P.M., Sousa, R.B., Silva, M.F., & Mendonça, H.S. (2025). Integrated RFID System for Intralogistics Operations with Industrial Mobile Robots. In: 2025 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), pp. 124-131. Madeira, Portugal. [doi] [gitlab] [preprint]

Sousa, R.B., Sobreira, H.M., Martins, J.G., Costa, P.G., Silva, M.F., & Moreira, A.P. (2025). Integrating Multimodal Perception into Ground Mobile Robots. In: 2025 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), pp. 104-111. Madeira, Portugal. [doi] [github] [preprint] [website]

Caldana, D., Cordeiro, A., Souza, J.P., Sousa, R.B., Rebelo, P.M., Silva, A.J., & Silva, M.F. (2024). Pallet and Pocket Detection Based on Deep Learning Techniques. In: 2024 7^th Iberian Robotics Conference (ROBOT), pp. 1-8. Madrid, Spain. [doi] [preprint]

Levin, T.B., Oliveira, J.M., Sousa, R.B., Silva, M.F., Parreira, B.S., Sobreira, H.M., & Mendonça, H.S. (2024). Image and Command Transmission Over the 5G Network for Teleoperation of Mobile Robots. In: 2024 7^th Iberian Robotics Conference (ROBOT), pp. 1-8. Madrid, Spain. [doi] [preprint]

Sousa, R.B., Rocha, C.D., Martins, J.G., Costa, J.P., Padrão, J.T., Sarmento, J.M., Carvalho, J.P., Lopes, M.S., Costa, P.G., & Moreira, A.P. (2024). A Robotic Framework for the Robot@Factory 4.0 Competition. In: 2024 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), pp. 66-73. Paredes de Coura, Portugal. [doi] [github] [preprint]

Sousa, R.B., Sobreira, H.M., Silva, M.F., & Moreira, A.P. (2024). Line Fitting-Based Corner-Like Detector for 2D Laser Scanners Data. In: 2024 10^th International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Applications (ICARA), pp. 210-216. Athens, Greece. [doi] [gitlab] [preprint]

Sousa, R.B., Costa, P.G., & Moreira, A.P. (2021). A Pose Control Algorithm for Omnidirectional Robots. In: 2021 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), pp. 91-96. Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal (remote). [doi]

Sousa, R.B., Petry, M.R., & Moreira, A.P. (2021). Extrinsic Sensor Calibration Methods for Mobile Robots: A Short Review. In: CONTROLO 2020. CONTROLO 2020. Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering, vol. 695, pp. 559-569. Bragança, Portugal (remote). [doi]

Sousa, R.B., Petry, M.R., & Moreira, A.P. (2020). Evolution of Odometry Calibration Methods for Ground Mobile Robots. In: 2020 IEEE International Conference on Autonomous Robot Systems and Competitions (ICARSC), pp. 294-299. Ponta Delgada, Portugal (remote). [doi]

Conference posters

Couto, M.B., Petry, M.R., Levin, T.B., Oliveira, J.M., Sousa, R.B., Rebelo, P.M., & Sobreira, H.M. (2024). High-level teleoperation system for autonomous forklifts using VR over the 5G public network. In: 27^th International Conference Series on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines (CLAWAR). Kaiserslautern, Germany. [url]

Matos, D.M., Costa, P.G., Sousa, R.B., Rebelo, P.M., Sobreira, H.M., Silva, M.F., Mendes, A., & Martins, N. (2024). The GreenAuto mobile robots fleet management and scheduling system. In: 27^th International Conference Series on Climbing and Walking Robots and the Support Technologies for Mobile Machines (CLAWAR). Kaiserslautern, Germany. [url]

Rebelo, P.M., Sousa, R.B., Sobreira, H.M., Caldana, D., Couto, M.B., Petry, M.R., Silva, M.F. Ramos, D., Silva, G., Duarte, M., Beça, J.A., Silva, P.M., Ribeiro, F., & Mendes, A. (2024). PRODUTECH R3 Project Overview - From AMRs to AI and the Digital Twin. In: 2024 7^th Iberian Robotics Conference (ROBOT). Madrid, Spain. [url]

Sousa, R.B., Matos, D.M., Sobreira, H.M., Rebelo, P.M., Caldana, D., Cordeiro, A., Souza, J.P., Silva, M.F., Costa, P.G., Mendes, A., & Martins, N. (2024). The GreenAuto autonomous solutions for intralogistics operations. In: 2024 7^th Iberian Robotics Conference (ROBOT). Madrid, Spain. [url]

Silva, M.F., Sousa, R.B., Matos, D.M., Rebelo, P.M., Costa, P.G., Caldana, D., Sobreira, H.M., Mendes, A., & Martins, N. (2023). The GreenAuto 3D navigation system for mobile robots. In: 2023 6^th Iberian Robotics Conference (ROBOT). Coimbra, Portugal. [url]

Silva, M.F., Rebelo, P.M., Sousa, R.B., Sobreira, H.M., & Mendes, A. (2023). High-Level Teleoperation System for Autonomous Stackers. In: European Robotics Forum 2023. Odense, Denmark. [url]

Theses

Sousa, R.B. (2020). Odometry and Extrinsic Sensor Calibration on Mobile Robots. M.Sc. Thesis in Electrical and Computers Engineering (ECE) at the Faculty of Engineering, University of Porto (FEUP). [url]