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