R&D&I Projects
Current Projects
SMARTremor: Development of a Digital Platform for Remote Management of Patients with Movement Disorders
Duration: 01/12/2024 – 30/11/2027
Summary: SMARTremor develops an advanced digital platform for the remote monitoring of patients with movement disorders, integrating wearable sensors, AI‑based motion analysis, and secure clinical communication. The system will enable the detection of abnormal patterns, anticipate motor fluctuations, and improve diagnostic accuracy, reducing the need for in‑person visits.
NEMO4EX‑IA: Collaboration and Self‑Organization of AUVs Driven by Artificial Intelligence
Duration: 01/09/2024 – 31/08/2027
Summary: NEMO4EX‑IA investigates new collaborative capabilities for autonomous underwater vehicles through advanced AI. The project develops algorithms for self‑organization, cooperative navigation, and distributed decision‑making for inspection, surveillance, and environmental monitoring missions in complex ocean environments.
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PVOP — Digitalising the PV Sector for the Era of Terawatts
Duration: 01/05/2024 – 30/04/2027
Summary: PVOP drives the digital transformation of the European photovoltaic sector to scale production capacity toward the terawatt range. The project develops advanced monitoring tools, automated diagnostics, AI‑based predictive models, and asset‑management platforms for large‑scale solar plants.
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POSEIDON: POSitive Energy Initiatives in Districts fOr Neutral Mediterranean Cities
Duration: 04/12/2023 – 03/12/2026
Summary: POSEIDON transforms Mediterranean urban districts into positive‑energy areas through energy‑efficient renovation, distributed renewable generation, storage solutions, and intelligent demand management. The project integrates urban energy models, digital platforms, and citizen engagement strategies.
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Design and Integration of Robust Neural Architectures
Duration: 01/12/2023 – 30/11/2026
Summary: This project develops optimized neural networks designed to run on embedded systems without cloud connectivity, exploring compression techniques, quantization, and robustness against perturbations. It targets industrial, medical, and remote applications.
SMAUG — Smart Maritime and Underwater Guardian
Duration: 01/10/2023 – 30/09/2026
Summary: SMAUG develops intelligent solutions for maritime and underwater surveillance using advanced sensors, autonomous vehicles, and data analytics. The goal is to detect threats, anomalies, and critical activities in ports and underwater infrastructures.
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Design of Distributed Architectures Based on Machine Learning for Energy Supervision and Management
Duration: 01/01/2023 – 31/12/2025
Summary: The project develops distributed architectures based on machine learning to optimize energy supervision and management in autonomous infrastructures. It investigates decentralized models capable of processing real‑time data, anticipating failures, and improving energy efficiency through advanced AI and predictive analytics.
GenoMed4ALL — Genomics and Personalized Medicine for All through Artificial Intelligence in Haematological Diseases
Duration: 01/01/2021 – 31/12/2024
Summary: GenoMed4ALL promotes personalized medicine in haematological diseases through AI applied to genomic and clinical data. The project creates an interoperable European infrastructure to develop predictive models that improve diagnosis, prognosis, and individualized therapy selection.
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NETremor — Digital Platform for Remote Management of Data from Patients with Movement Disorders
Duration: 01/12/2022 – 30/11/2024
Summary: NETremor develops a digital platform for remote monitoring of patients with movement disorders. The system integrates biomedical sensors, signal analysis, and AI algorithms to detect abnormal motor patterns, anticipate fluctuations, and support clinical decision‑making.
NAUTILUS — Collective and Autonomous Behaviours of AUVs
Duration: 01/09/2021 – 31/08/2024
Summary: NAUTILUS investigates advanced cooperation capabilities among autonomous underwater vehicles. The project develops distributed navigation algorithms, self‑organization strategies, and collective decision‑making for inspection, surveillance, and environmental monitoring missions in complex ocean environments.
eNeuron — Green Energy Hubs for Local Integrated Energy Communities Optimisation
Duration: 01/09/2020 – 31/08/2024
Summary: eNeuron designs solutions to optimize local energy communities through green energy hubs. The project integrates renewable generation, storage, smart demand management, and simulation models to maximize efficiency and resilience in distributed energy systems.
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POSEIDON — POSitive Energy Initiatives in Districts fOr Neutral Mediterranean Cities
Duration: 01/07/2022 – 30/06/2024
Summary: POSEIDON promotes the transformation of Mediterranean urban districts into positive‑energy areas through energy renovation, distributed renewable generation, storage, and citizen participation. The project integrates urban energy models and digital platforms to accelerate the transition toward carbon‑neutral cities.
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RESCUER — First Responder‑Centered Support Toolkit for Adverse and Infrastructure‑less Environments
Duration: 01/07/2021 – 30/06/2024
Summary: RESCUER develops advanced tools to support first‑response teams in adverse and infrastructure‑less environments. The project integrates resilient communications, wearable sensors, real‑time data analysis, and AI technologies to enhance safety, coordination, and decision‑making during critical operations.
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CITY OF PROXIMITY — The Power of Local‑Based Initiatives to Boost Urban Transition
Duration: 25/01/2024 – 30/04/2024
Summary: CITY OF PROXIMITY explores how local initiatives can accelerate urban transition toward more sustainable, inclusive, and resilient models. The project analyses social dynamics, citizen participation, and proximity‑based strategies to transform neighbourhoods through collaborative actions and innovative urban solutions.
EELISA CONNECT INNOCORE Programme
Design of Distributed Non‑Parametric Models Based on Machine Learning for Supervision and Management of Photovoltaic Power Plants
Duration: 01/01/2021 – 31/12/2023
Summary: The project investigates distributed non‑parametric models to improve supervision and management of photovoltaic plants. It develops algorithms capable of detecting failures, optimizing production, and anticipating degradation through advanced data analysis and machine learning techniques.
INFINITY — Immerse. Interact. Investigate.
Duration: 01/06/2020 – 31/05/2023
Summary: INFINITY develops immersive and interactive technologies to enhance research, training, and collaboration in complex environments. The project combines virtual reality, data analysis, and advanced simulation to create platforms that enable intuitive exploration and understanding of dynamic systems.
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EU4CHILD — European Foundations for Childhood Cancer Ecosystem
Duration: 01/05/2021 – 31/10/2022
Summary: EU4CHILD promotes the creation of a European ecosystem for childhood cancer research and treatment. The project integrates clinical, genomic, and epidemiological data to develop decision‑support tools and accelerate innovation in paediatric therapies.
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TeNDER — Affective‑Based Integrated Care for Better Quality of Life
Duration: 01/11/2019 – 31/10/2022
Summary: TeNDER develops an integrated care system based on affective technologies to improve the quality of life of older adults and patients with chronic diseases. The project combines sensors, emotional analysis, AI, and communication platforms to provide more human, personalized, and continuous care.
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Bluebloqs Circular Water System
Duration: 01/01/2019 – 31/12/2020
Summary: Bluebloqs develops a circular water‑management system based on natural solutions and innovative technologies. The project integrates biological filtration, decentralized storage, and intelligent reuse to reduce potable water consumption and improve urban water resilience.
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Improvement of Failure Diagnosis and Reduction of O&M Costs in Large PV Plants
Duration: 01/01/2019 – 29/10/2020
Summary: The project develops advanced techniques to improve failure diagnosis in large photovoltaic plants and reduce operation and maintenance costs. It applies AI models, thermal analysis, and intelligent monitoring to detect anomalies, anticipate degradation, and optimize energy efficiency.
DEMS — Distributed Energy Management System for Smart Grids
Duration: 01/01/2016 – 31/12/2018
Summary: DEMS develops a distributed system for energy management in smart grids. The project investigates control algorithms, renewable integration, demand response, and real‑time optimization to improve stability, efficiency, and resilience.
Active Management of Electrical Demand with Renewable Energies and Collective Intelligence
Duration: 01/09/2017 – 31/08/2018
Summary: The project investigates active demand‑management mechanisms combining renewable energies and collective‑intelligence techniques. It develops collaborative models to coordinate consumption, improve energy efficiency, and increase the integration of distributed generation in urban environments.
Smart Grids for Energy Efficiency: Implementation at ETSIT‑UPM
Duration: 01/09/2016 – 31/08/2017
Summary: The project implements smart‑grid solutions at ETSIT‑UPM to improve campus energy efficiency. It includes advanced monitoring, renewable integration, distributed control, and consumption analysis to create a demonstrator environment for smart‑grid technologies.
LITHOS — Robotic Surgery for Kidney Stone Treatment
Duration: 01/09/2016 – 31/07/2017
Summary: LITHOS develops a robotic‑surgery system for minimally invasive treatment of kidney stones. The project combines medical robotics, image‑guided navigation, and precision control to improve patient safety, effectiveness, and recovery.
Smart Grids for Energy Efficiency: Practical Case at ETSIT‑UPM
Duration: 01/09/2015 – 31/08/2016
Summary: This project implements a practical case of smart-grid technologies at ETSIT-UPM, integrating advanced monitoring,
Smart Grids for Energy Efficiency: Practical Case at ETSIT‑UPM
Duration: 01/09/2015 – 31/08/2016
Summary: This project implements a practical case of smart‑grid technologies at ETSIT‑UPM, integrating advanced monitoring, distributed control, and energy‑analysis tools. Its goal is to demonstrate how digitalization and intelligent management can improve efficiency, reduce consumption, and optimize the operation of electrical infrastructures in a university environment.
VE2 — Intelligent Energy Management System for Buildings Using Electric Vehicles
Duration: 02/09/2012 – 4 years
Summary: VE2 develops an intelligent system that uses electric vehicles as active elements for energy management in buildings. The project investigates bidirectional charging strategies, distributed storage, and consumption optimization to improve efficiency and reduce dependence on the conventional electrical grid.
SIGMAPLANTAS — Innovation in Concentrated Photovoltaic Plants and System Models in Spain
Duration: 01/03/2011 – 3 years
Summary: SIGMAPLANTAS promotes innovation in concentrated photovoltaic (CPV) plants through the development of new models, simulation techniques, and optimization strategies. The project analyses CPV system performance, identifies technological improvements, and proposes solutions to increase efficiency and reduce costs in advanced solar installations.
N4C — Communications for Challenged Areas: Architectures, Test‑Beds and Innovative Alliances
Duration: 01/05/2008 – 3 years
Summary: N4C develops communication architectures for remote, isolated, or infrastructure‑limited areas. The project creates test‑beds, delay‑tolerant protocols, and innovative solutions to ensure robust connectivity in extreme environments, with applications in emergency response, exploration, and international cooperation.
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Creation of Ambient Intelligence Services for the Home
Duration: 01/02/2008 – 5 months
Summary: The project develops ambient‑intelligence services for the digital home. It integrates sensors, contextual systems, and adaptive algorithms to create domestic environments capable of automatically responding to user needs, improving comfort, energy efficiency, and accessibility.
Management of Domestic Electrical Demand Using Photovoltaic Technology
Duration: 01/10/2007 – 3 years
Summary: The project investigates strategies to manage domestic electrical demand through the integration of photovoltaic energy. It develops consumption models, optimization algorithms, and control systems that maximize self‑consumption, reduce demand peaks, and improve energy efficiency in households.
Swarmanoid — Towards Humanoid Robotic Swarms
Duration: 01/06/2007 – 6 months
Summary: Swarmanoid investigates robotic swarms inspired by natural collective behaviours. The project develops ground, aerial, and climbing robots that cooperate to solve complex tasks through distributed coordination, shared perception, and emergent swarm‑intelligence strategies.
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HELIODOMO — New Concept of Self‑Sufficient Housing
Duration: 01/01/2006 – 2 years
Summary: HELIODOMO develops an innovative concept of self‑sufficient housing based on renewable‑energy integration, bioclimatic architecture, and intelligent energy‑management systems. The project proposes solutions to reduce consumption, increase autonomy, and improve environmental comfort in sustainable buildings.
ADVanced Onboard Diagnosis and Control of Autonomous Systems II
Duration: 01/05/2005 – 11 months
Summary: The project develops advanced diagnosis and control techniques for autonomous onboard systems. It investigates early‑fault detection algorithms, robust control strategies, and intelligent supervision methods to improve reliability and autonomy in robotic platforms and intelligent vehicles.
FP5 Programme
Decision‑Agent Integration Platform
Duration: 01/01/2005 – 11 months
Summary: The project develops a platform to integrate decision‑making agents capable of coordinating and solving complex problems in a distributed manner. It investigates multi‑agent architectures, automated negotiation, and cooperation mechanisms for applications in energy, logistics, and intelligent systems.
Non‑Competitive R&D&I Contracts and Projects
Application Analysis of Chiral Molecule Detection in Biomedical Sensors
Duration: 01/11/2025 – 2 months
Summary: The project evaluates the application of advanced techniques for detecting chiral molecules in biomedical sensors. Experimental prototypes and analysis algorithms are developed to improve sensitivity and accuracy in identifying compounds relevant to clinical diagnostics.
Integration of Robotized Instrumentation for Automated Measurement of Electronic Systems
Duration: 01/11/2025 – 8 months
Summary: The project develops and integrates robotized instrumentation to automate the measurement of electronic systems. Precision tools, control systems, and automated workflows are designed to improve repeatability, reduce testing time, and increase reliability in verification processes.
Order Analysis and Consumption Prediction for Production Optimization in Artisan Bakeries
Duration: 01/05/2025 – 12 months
Summary: The project applies artificial‑intelligence techniques to analyse order patterns and predict consumption in artisan bakeries. Predictive models are developed to optimize production, reduce waste, and improve operational planning.
Application of Computer‑Vision Techniques for Detecting Body Segments in Jumping Athletes
Duration: Not specified
Summary: The project develops computer‑vision techniques to detect and analyse body segments in athletes from jumping disciplines. Pose‑estimation models, biomechanical analysis, and motion‑tracking methods are applied to improve athletic performance and support coaches and sports federations.