Name:
Jaume I University of Castellon (UJI). Research Center on Robotics and Underwater Technologies (CIRTESU). Interactive Robotic Systems Lab (IRSLab)

Address:
Avda. Vicente Sos Baynat, s/n. Universidad Jaume I de Castellón. Edificio CIRTESU. 12071. Castellón de la Plana(Spain)

e-Mail address:
rmarin@uji.es

Website:
cirtesu.uji.es

Brief description of the organization’s activities:
The Universitat Jaume I’s Centre for Research in Robotics and Underwater Technologies (CIRTESU) was created in response to the need to give a definitive boost to R&D&I in the Valencian Community by generating new synergies between three interrelated areas: underwater robotics, aquaculture and the integral water cycle.

Sector(s) of involvement:
Aquaculture and fisheries technologiesYes

Role of the organization in the development and/or application of Blue Biotechnologies:
Design and programming of underwater robotic prototypes for inspection, maintenance, repair, and marine science applications.

Skills and services provided:
Research, innovation and development of robotic applications for underwater scenarios

Needs in terms of research, innovation, development, and/or application of blue biotechnologies:
Continue growing in terms of know-how and funding, specially to help bachelor, master and doctoral students.