27th International Symposium on Measurement and Control in Robotics is an IMEKO TC17 Event.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 17 – 18, September, 2025

 

Venue

The conference will be held at the Estácio de Sá University site, located at Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro is one of Brazil’s most internationally recognized cities and a major cultural, scientific, and economic hub in South America. Located on the southeastern coast of Brazil, the city combines a unique natural landscape with a strong tradition in higher education, research, and technological development.

With a population of approximately 6.7 million inhabitants in the city proper and over 13 million in the metropolitan area, Rio de Janeiro is the second-largest metropolitan region in Brazil. The city hosts several leading universities, research centers, and technology-driven institutions, playing an important role in national and international scientific collaboration. It has a long-standing presence in engineering, aerospace, metrology, automation, and applied sciences, supported by strong academic–industry interactions.

The city is served by two major airports: Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport (GIG), the main international gateway, and Santos Dumont Airport (SDU), which provides frequent domestic connections. Rio de Janeiro offers a comprehensive urban infrastructure, including a broad range of hotels, public transportation options, and services suitable for international conferences and scientific events.

The symposium will take place in September, a period characterized by mild and pleasant weather, with typical temperatures ranging from 18°C to 26°C, making it a comfortable time of year for professional activities and urban mobility.

Beyond its academic and technological relevance, Rio de Janeiro is known for its cultural diversity, vibrant urban life, and iconic natural scenery, including beaches, mountains, and historic landmarks. The city hosts several universities, research centers, and technology-oriented institutions with activities in engineering, applied sciences, and related technological fields, supporting research and scientific collaboration.

 

The Estácio de Sá University

Founded in 1970 in Rio de Janeiro, the Universidade Estácio de Sá (Estácio) has grown into one of Brazil’s most comprehensive and influential universities, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs across diverse fields. Estácio has played a significant role in expanding access to higher education throughout Brazil over the past five decades, serving students from across the country.

Over more than five decades, Estácio has consolidated its experience in integrating teaching, research, and community engagement, building an academic model focused on accessibility, ethical values, and professional education. The university has played an important role in expanding higher education opportunities in Brazil, both locally and nationally.

Estácio’s institutional mission is centered on educating to transform, contributing to the scientific, technological, cultural, and social development of the country while promoting inclusion and sustainability. Its educational approach emphasizes quality, responsibility, and the formation of professionals prepared to engage with real societal and technological challenges.

With a strong presence in Rio de Janeiro and activities across Brazil, Estácio maintains a diversified academic environment that supports dialogue between academia and society, fostering initiatives aligned with innovation, citizenship, and long-term social impact.

 

A flagship institution of the Yduqs educational group

Estácio is part of the Yduqs educational group, a leading Brazilian education organization with a nationwide footprint. Yduqs encompasses a diverse portfolio of institutions— including Estácio, Ibmec, Wyden, IDOMED, and Damásio — and is recognized for its innovation in higher education delivery, blending traditional academic excellence with digital and hybrid teaching modalities.

 

About the Yduqs Group

Established as a publicly traded company headquartered in Rio de Janeiro, Yduqs has become one of the largest and most dynamic education groups in Brazil. The organization serves over 1.3 million active students, operating in more than 25 states with 106 campuses and approximately 2,600 distance learning centers. Its network includes around 69 higher education institutions, supported by over 16,700 employees, and graduates more than 100,000 students annually.

Yduqs’s mission is to “educate to transform,” with a strategic focus on quality, accessibility, and innovation. Its educational ecosystem incorporates in-person, hybrid, and digital experiences designed to meet the needs of diverse learners across socioeconomic backgrounds.

Estácio’s affiliation with Yduqs links the university to a broad platform of educational resources, research initiatives, and academic partnerships, strengthening its capacity to contribute to scholarly exchange and global collaboration, including events like the International Symposium on Measurement and Control in Robotics (ISMCR 2026).

 

Hotels, Transport, Maps and Orientation

1- Symposium Venue

IDOMED Auditorium – Città América
Avenida das Américas, 700 – Block 8
Barra da Tijuca – Rio de Janeiro – Brazil

The auditorium is located inside one of medical education units of the YDUQS educational group, in Barra da Tijuca, a modern coastal district of Rio de Janeiro with hotels, restaurants, shopping centers and beach access nearby.

 

2- Recommended Hotels for ISMCR 2026 Participants

  • Windsor Marapendi
    Promotional code for ISMCR 2026 participants: ISMCR2026
    Accommodation period: September 17–19, 2026
    Discount: 5%
    Valid for all website rates except package and mobile promotions
    Hotel website:
    https://windsorhoteis.com/hotel/windsor-marapendi/
    Reservations Department : +55 21 2195-9900
    Reservas.marapendi@windsor.hoteis.com.br

Participants are naturally free to stay in other hotels or Airbnb options in Barra da Tijuca as well.

 

3- Gala Dinner and Shuttle Service

The Gala Dinner will take place at the Windsor Marapendi Hotel on the evening of September 17, 2026.

A private shuttle service will be provided during the symposium days, with scheduled morning transportation from the recommended hotels to the IDOMED Auditorium, and return transportation to the hotels at the end of the daily activities.

The shuttle service will connect:
• Windsor Marapendi
• Radisson Barra
• IDOMED Auditorium

 

4- Tourist and Travel Information

International participants may find useful tourist and travel information through the official Rio de Janeiro tourism portal:
https://riotur.rio/en/welcome/

The website includes information about major attractions such as Christ the Redeemer, Sugarloaf Mountain, Copacabana, Ipanema, museums, cultural activities and transportation guidance.

For transportation from the Tom Jobim International Airport T to Barra da Tijuca, participants may use official airport taxis, Uber and other ride-hailing applications, which are widely available and commonly used in Rio de Janeiro.

As in most large international cities, visitors are encouraged to follow standard urban safety precautions, especially regarding personal belongings and route selection during late-night travel. Barra da Tijuca is considered one of the most modern and well-structured areas of Rio de Janeiro, with very good hotel and tourism infrastructure.

Although the symposium auditorium is located inside the Città América complex, participants may also wish to visit some of the largest and most modern shopping centers in Barra da Tijuca, including:

You can see these sites distribution in the map bellow: https://chatgpt.com/s/m_69fda278a7248191a19b753160a1b530

Useful emergency numbers in Brazil:
• Police: 190
• Ambulance / Medical Emergency: 192
• Fire Department: 193

Rio de Janeiro offers a unique combination of scientific, cultural and tourism experiences, and September is usually a very pleasant period regarding weather conditions in the city.

 

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 17 – 18, September, 2025

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