VORTEX CoLab
Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal
About
VORTEX CoLab is a defense software developer based in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal working in c4isr, defense software & ai.
VORTEX CoLab is a collaborative laboratory that connects academic research with industry. It carries out applied R&D in embedded systems, cybersecurity, distributed systems, AI-based perception and software analysis, and positions its work across the automotive, defense and space sectors. Its defense-related offering is Horizon Insight, a software tool for synchronized playback and review of multi-source mission data for defense and civil protection, developed within a Horizon Europe project and deployed in a Navy Operational Command Center. The company also offers the Perception Stack and a secure over-the-air update solution based on Uptane, plus training programs, workshops and research services. Its mostly automotive-focused work, including ECU virtualization and secure OTA updates, also applies to drones, satellites and agriculture.
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Horizon Insight
Synchronized playback and review software
Platform for synchronized playback and review of time-stamped data from multiple operational assets, used for post-mission review, training and situational awareness in defense and civil protection. Currently deployed in a Navy Operational Command Center.
Perception Stack
AI-based perception software
Modular multi-sensor fusion and AI-driven perception, object detection and real-time environmental awareness for autonomous and cyber-physical systems.
VortexViz
Data visualization software
Component of the VORTEX technology suite providing unified data visualization for defense and civil protection.
Shared Awareness Stack
Situational awareness software
Component of the VORTEX technology suite supporting shared situational awareness across connected platforms.
