Nuno Figueiredo

University of Rijeka, University of Aveiro

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Nuno Figueiredo is a Portuguese researcher whose work spans autonomous robotics, multi-agent systems, and brain-computer interface (BCI) technologies. He is perhaps best known for his contributions to the CAMBADA robotic soccer project, where he helped advance the full engineering stack of a Middle Size League (MSL) team — from mechanical design and hardware architecture to image processing, sensor fusion, and multi-agent coordination. His 2010 chapter on the CAMBADA Soccer Team remains his most cited work, accumulating 21 citations and serving as a comprehensive reference for teams developing competitive autonomous robot systems. Alongside this, his work on base station applications for robotic team control and monitoring demonstrates a strong interest in real-time human-machine supervision systems. Beyond robotics, Figueiredo has made notable contributions to non-invasive BCI research, exploring how electroencephalogram (EEG)-based interfaces can empower users to control computers, wheelchairs, prostheses, and robotic devices through neural signals alone. His work at IEETA helped consolidate and disseminate advances in BCI architectures, contributing to a growing body of research with meaningful implications for assistive technology. Together, his dual research focus reflects a broader commitment to intelligent, human-centered systems at the intersection of robotics, signal processing, and neurotechnology.