Last Saturday, Técnico welcomed over 2,700 visitors. The day featured a variety of activities, including conversations with scientists, presentations about courses, laboratory tours, interactions with student groups, and numerous experiments that showcased the practical applications of various engineering fields.

In the electrical machines laboratory, Professor João Fernandes demonstrated how the mechanisms of magnetic levitation using superconductors work, a technology used in the construction of high-speed trains and in particle accelerators like CERN.

In the photonics laboratory, Emanuel Cruzeiro explained how quantum physics can be used in communication between computers, along with other researchers. Discussing Schrödinger's cat paradox, where it's unclear whether it is alive or dead, the researchers explored how the indefinite state of subatomic particles could contribute to user security in networks.

Runway for an airport, including the operation of the landing system and the Precision Approach Path Indicator (PAPI) system, along with a demonstration of it.

OVisitors also had the opportunity to learn more about artificial intelligence and robotics through the laboratory of the Institute for Systems and Robotics. Bárbara Teixeira and some members of SocRob@Home explained some of the concepts in the field and promoted interaction with Bob: a robot capable of guiding participants through a room and attempting to guess their age.

In the central pavilion, the science fair took place, featuring the presence of several student groups such as the Mobile Energy Sustainability Project (PSEM), with the most efficient car in Portugal, the Técnico Solar Boat, with its solar-powered vessel, Técnico Fuel Cell, focused on developing a hydrogen-powered vehicle, Aerotéc, with one of its rockets and an airplane, and Formula Student Técnico, which produces a Formula 1 car every year. The event also included participation from some of the research centers and units associated with Técnico and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

The day also featured presentations of several courses, including Electrical and Computer Engineering, by the Student Support Center (NAPE). During the session, participants learned about the objectives and research areas of the program.