Robots are transforming fields such as maritime science, deep-sea and polar exploration, environmental monitoring, oceanographic research, maritime archaeology, and even commercial shipping. These sophisticated systems demand a unique blend of technical expertise—informatics, programming, robotics, electrical and mechanical engineering, systems design, and data analytics. Yet very few programmes worldwide provide students with the specialised, hands-on training required to develop such complex autonomous platforms.
If you are looking for a summer of learning, innovation and adventure join the Maritime Informatics and Robotics Summer School in Syros, Greece. The two-week programme covers core technical areas including data science, data collection and analysis, big data processing, machine learning, software engineering, sensor fusion, and path and mission planning for autonomous marine systems. Participants will also be introduced to multidisciplinary approaches such as design thinking, GIS storyboards, and strategies for bringing technological innovations to market.
This year’s format will continue to combine high-level lectures, industrial talks, and extensive sea trials, featuring on-the-water testing of robotic assets at the University of the Aegean’s dedicated marine testing facilities. These activities are interwoven with autonomous and supervised teamwork on project design, technical development, innovation pathways, business planning, and structured team-building sessions. A central feature of the school is a comprehensive hands-on challenge: students will design, build, and test their own maritime robotic system, gaining practical experience with real sensing, autonomy, and marine deployment constraints. The programme will culminate in an autonomous vessel regatta, where participants will demonstrate and evaluate their robotic platforms in real-world maritime conditions.
Dive into the future of maritime technology and set sail on a journey of discovery and professional growth. Your future in maritime technology innovation starts here!