D. Viegas
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D. Viegas is a researcher focused on marine robotics and environmental sustainability, with key contributions to the development of autonomous systems for ocean cleanup. Their most notable work addresses the critical problem of lost fishing gear—often called "ghost nets"—which pose a severe threat to marine life. Viegas led the design of IRIS, an autonomous robotic vehicle developed under the EU-funded NetTag project, aimed at locating and recovering lost nets to reduce marine litter. This work, published in 2020, has garnered attention for its practical, technology-driven approach to a pressing environmental issue. While still early in their career, Viegas’s research bridges robotics and conservation, demonstrating how autonomous systems can be deployed for ecological benefit. Their contributions highlight the potential of engineering solutions in tackling global challenges, and their work continues to inspire further innovation in marine debris recovery and sustainable robotics.
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- 1A robotic solution for NETTAG lost fishing net problem2 citations · 2020