Research Projects
A comprehensive collection of our projects, innovation, and ongoing technical developments.
Determinación de Cobertura de Red 5G
Proyecto de análisis y representación de la cobertura 5G en el Campus Universitario de Gijón mediante mediciones reales de señal, latencia y throughput. Se generan mapas de calor a partir de datos recogidos con un router industrial y scripts automatizados, permitiendo evaluar el rendimiento de la infraestructura y su idoneidad para aplicaciones críticas y sistemas móviles.
Visualización Web de Cámara para Rover / AGV
Proyecto de streaming de vídeo en tiempo real orientado a la supervisión remota de un rover o AGV, mostrando la perspectiva que tendría el operador durante la navegación. Utiliza WebRTC para minimizar la latencia y una interfaz web accesible desde cualquier navegador, permitiendo monitorizar el entorno, maniobras y estado visual del sistema móvil.
Digital Twin of Robotic Arm
Development of a digital twin for real-time representation and supervision of a robotic arm using an interactive 3D environment. The system replicates the physical robot's movement from real-time joint data, allowing behavior visualization, kinematic analysis, and improved system interaction. Includes real-time communication and support for immersive virtual reality visualization.
SD Card Backup Guide
A practical guide to data preservation for Raspberry Pi projects. This tutorial covers the process of creating full, sector-by-sector backups of SD cards using Win32 Disk Imager, ensuring that complex operating system configurations and project data can be easily restored in case of failure.
Streaming 360º con Cámara Insta360 y Servidor Local
Guía práctica para la configuración y puesta en marcha de una cámara Insta360 One X2 como fuente de vídeo 360º, integrándola en un servidor local mediante webcams virtuales, procesamiento con OpenCV y streaming en tiempo real a través de una interfaz web basada en WebRTC.
Soil Moisture Sensor for Plants
Development of a soil moisture monitoring system for plant care. The device measures humidity levels in real-time and visually represents them on an OLED screen using intuitive graphics reflecting soil status. The system facilitates data interpretation and allows for simple and effective control of irrigation conditions.
Raspberry Pi Network Analysis
Development of a suite of Python scripts designed for real-time monitoring of network interfaces on the Raspberry Pi. The tools allow for retrieving IP addresses and SSIDs, tracking connected devices, and measuring signal strength, providing essential data for network diagnostics and optimization.
Connecting a 5G Module to Raspberry Pi
A step-by-step tutorial on integrating the Quectel EC25-A 5G LTE module with a Raspberry Pi using a mini PCIe adapter. The guide explains the hardware connection, driver installation, and QMI mode configuration to establish a stable and high-performance cellular connection.
TurtleBot3 Burger: Control, Mapping & Autonomous Driving
Project focused on the development and improvement of a TurtleBot3 Burger mobile robot for autonomous robotics and remote control applications. The system allows robot handling via different control devices, remote visualization of the integrated camera, and 5G network connectivity. It also incorporates environment mapping via LiDAR and autonomous driving functions, enabling intelligent and safe navigation in real environments.
Connecting a Camera to Raspberry Pi
Comprehensive guide for setting up and configuring the Raspberry Pi Camera Module. This project explores video capture techniques using FFMPEG and raspivid, and details the implementation of a low-latency web streaming server for remote monitoring applications.
Raspberry Pi Wireguard Tunnel
Implementation of a secure VPN tunnel between two Raspberry Pi devices using Wireguard. This project explores the configuration of encrypted communication channels to bridge networks securely, overcoming limitations of direct device-to-device communication in certain 5G network configurations.
Raspberry Pi as 5G Laboratory Gateway
A comprehensive guide on configuring a Raspberry Pi 4 to function as a 5G Gateway for the laboratory network. This project covers the setup of Ethernet or WiFi bridging to provide high-speed 5G internet access to other devices, effectively turning the RPi into a versatile 5G router.
Web Control Platform for AGV and Robotic Arms
Development of a web platform for remote control of an AGV and robotic arms, allowing user interaction via a browser-accessible interface. The system integrates motion control, sequence management, real-time video visualization, and communication with robots through a distributed service-based architecture. The solution facilitates the supervision, operation, and coordination of robotic systems from a centralized environment.
Control PCB with Joysticks for Robotic Arms
Design and development of a HAT-type PCB to improve robotic arm control using joysticks. The solution neatly integrates control elements, reducing wiring and improving system portability and usability. The design allows for more precise and intuitive arm handling, facilitating its operation in demonstration and laboratory environments.
IoT Sensor Network Connected via 5G
Development of a portable and modular sensor network integrating environmental, position, biometric, and NFC technology sensors. The system is designed for real-time data collection and transmission over a 5G network, enabling advanced monitoring applications. The architecture facilitates scalability, future integration of all sensors, and deployment in diverse environments.
Autonomous Vehicles & Robots Connected via 5G
Project oriented to the development of mobile robotics prototypes and autonomous vehicles connected via 5G networks. The system allows real-time video transmission and remote control through web applications, leveraging the network's low latency and high bandwidth. The solution lays the foundations for autonomous driving and advanced robotics applications with centralized computing.
Deployment of Private Software-based 5G Networks
Project focused on the deployment and evaluation of private software-based 5G networks. 5G NSA and SA architectures are implemented using open-source solutions and virtualization technologies via containers. The system allows experimentation with network cores, RAN, and different configurations, facilitating research, teaching, and validation of applications over 5G networks.