Altice Labs welcomed the team of final-year students from the master’s in electronic engineering and telecommunications at the University of Aveiro (UA) for the delivery and demonstration of the prototype developed under the Industrial Project 24/25, on January 31. The project resulted in a universal push-button actuator, which was presented at the company’s facilities in Aveiro.
This device is distinguished by its ability to autonomously press buttons on various types of equipment, such as routers and gateways, eliminating the need for human intervention and quickly automating testing processes. It also includes a force sensor that accurately measures the pressure needed to activate each button, allowing for the assessment of compliance with a predefined standard, thus preventing the application of excessive force. Its design allows for easy adaptation to devices of different sizes.
The team, composed of Cláudia Almeida, Pedro Matias, Gonçalo Peralta, and Rafael Alves, was co-supervised by Hélder Alves and Nuno Balseiro from the Development of Advanced Connectivity Solutions department of Altice Labs, and Prof. Pedro Fonseca from the Department of Electronics, Telecommunications, and Informatics at UA.
Due to the team’s excellent performance and the quality of the work carried out, from planning to the final product, the students were given a tour of Altice Labs’ laboratories, followed by a meeting with André Carvalho from the Human Resources department, where they were introduced to available internships and encouraged to join the company.
This project strengthens the partnership between Altice Labs and the University of Aveiro, not only promoting the connection between academia and industry, but also encouraging young talent to participate in innovative projects in the telecommunications sector.