Hugo Barros Costa

Universidade do Porto, Centro Tecnológico das Indústrias Têxtil e do Vestuário de Portugal

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Hugo Barros Costa is a researcher at the intersection of robotics, education, and industrial automation, with a focus on how robotic systems interact with human social contexts. His work explores three key areas: mixed reality robotics for entertainment and education, intralogistics automation in manufacturing, and the social perceptions of technology among young people. Costa’s most cited paper, “A mixed reality game using 3Pi robots — ‘PiTanks’” (2015, 4 citations), pioneers the integration of goal-oriented robotics with interactive gaming, demonstrating how mixed reality can enhance human-robot social engagement. In “Intralogistics Automation in Textile & Clothing Companies” (2025, 3 citations), he contributes to the digital transformation of the textile sector by implementing practical intralogistics solutions, part of Portugal’s Innovation Pact for Digital Transition. His exploratory study “The Social Representations of (Green) Chemistry and Robotics Among Teenagers” (2016, 2 citations) bridges STEM education and social science, revealing how adolescents perceive emerging technologies. Additionally, his work on cooperative robotic cleaning systems (2015, 2 citations) advances simulation architectures for collaborative robotics. Though his citation counts are modest, Costa’s research is notable for its interdisciplinary approach—combining engineering, game design, and social analysis—making him a thoughtful contributor to human-centered robotics and industrial innovation.