Blog

TFG: Design and Implementation of an NBIoT Communication System
Posted on by Alejandro Guaita

The development of IoT product has generated multiple needs in the field of information and communication technologies. Among them, the challenge of creating technological products capable of functioning independently of the power grid arises, leading to a line of development in telecommunications that, instead of maximizing the transmission capabilities of a system, seeks to minimize its power consumption.

ESTAR project

This TFG is developed within the ESTAR project, an autonomous IoT product meant for monitoring multiple environments. More specifically, it focuses on ESTAR_COMMS, the module which will be in charge of connecting the device to an external server.

In order to provide wireless communications with the lowest energy cost, an analysis of different components is given, concluding with the SARA-R510S-01B. The SARA has access to NBIoT radio technology from the LPWANs that allows for low speed, low payload, sporadic and Ultra-Low-Power transmissions.

In the thesis, the following results are presented:

  • A functional communication design and PCB prototype that uses the SARA-R510S-01B module, with an analysis of all design stages.
  • A first approach to the software design, in addition to a summary of the main AT commands that will be used to control the SARA.
  • The first energy consumption tests with the KeysightB2901A.

TFG: Design and implementation of a geolocation tag for 5G communications
Posted on by nietoschoebel

With the rise of automation in industry and the great development of AI and IoT comes
Industry 5.0, in which the emphasis is on collaboration between machines and humans
to improve productivity and efficiency.

With the arrival of industry 5.0 comes the need to develop new devices that can meet their needs. The HUMAIN project, on which this work is based, was born from this need.

This TFG has consisted of the research and design of a geolocation tag for industry 5.0, for which the following phases have been carried out:

First, the bases of IoT, industry 5.0 and 5G have been investigated, achieving a better understanding of the project to be carried out. Then, design decisions have been established following the concepts obtained in the research and the product specifications, and an investigation of the components available on the market has been carried out taking into account these decisions.

From this, the components have been chosen and the schematic design and layout of the board has been carried out, and, finally, the soldering of the board has been made, reaching a first prototype.

MyGait: Mejora de la calidad de vida de enfermos de Parkinson a través de plantillas inteligentes multisensores
Posted on by araujo

According to Sociedad Española de Neurología (SEN), Parkinson’s disease prevalence and incidence is increasing and estimated that the number of people affected will double in 20 years and triple in 2050.

This project addresses a new research line that aims to use data generated from smart insoles to objectively support an early treatment of Parkinson disease (PD) and consequently improve the life quality of patients.

To achieve these common objectives the project is divided into two sub-projects with complementary objectives. In the first one (MyGait_Bio) the measurement systems to obtain BCG and IPG signals will be designed and the signal processing will be developed to reduce the influence of the movement artifacts and to be able to extract all the cardiovascular information from the patient. The system for recharging the batteries of the smart insole based on inductive methods will also be designed. This platform will combine inductive battery recharging with the reading of measurement data stored in the memory of the measurement system.

In the second sub-project (MyGait_Sensors) the aim is to develop intelligent insoles that will allow, by means of force and inertial sensors and advanced algorithms, to monitor the patient’s gait and provide personalised information on the patient’s evolution. This second project also aims to realize experimental tests with clinical supervision that will validate the technologic systems developed and obtain the maximum clinical information.

Title: MyGait: Mejora de la calidad de vida de enfermos de Parkinson a través de plantillas inteligentes multisensores
Duration: September 2021 – August 2024
Partners: ISI (UPC), HOWLAB (UZ) y B105 (UPM).
Financing entity: Proyectos de I+D+i Retos Investigación, Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (PID2020-116011RB-C22)

ESTAR: Low-cost self-powered wireless multisensor devices for Industry 4.0
Posted on by araujo

The objective of the ESTAR project is to develop a system of completely autonomous low-cost devices that allow automatic monitoring through different sensors. The autonomy is based on the automation of the installation, energy harvesting and automatic configuration of both the network and the devices. In addition, the device will be easy to install and maintain.

The system will adapt to different use cases with different needs.

Title: ESTAR: Low-cost self-powered wireless multisensor devices for Industry 4.0
Duration: November 2022 – October 2023
Partners: UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE MADRID, CENTUM SOLUTIONS
Financing entity: CENTUM SOLUTIONS con el apoyo del CENTRO PARA EL DESARROLLO TECNOLÓGICO Y LA INNOVACIÓN E.P.E. (CDTI)  (IDI-20220872)

HUMAIN: Investigación de nuevas soluciones flexibles basadas en patrones de IA e IoT para una producción 5.0 más segura, eficiente y sostenible
Posted on by araujo

The general goal of the HUMAIN project is the improvement of production processes through industrial research and the creation of synergies for the achievement of novel methodologies and algorithms that allow:

  • Execute complex and diverse production processes with greater precision/quality.
  • Increase time efficiency and reduce unplanned stops (predictive maintenance system).
  • Optimize the use of resources, both material and energy.
  • Improve execution quality to help reduce waste generation at increasingly earlier stages of the production process in order to promote circularity.

The task of B105 Electronic Systems Lab is research into indoor and outdoor positioning systems for Industry 5.0.

Title: HUMAIN – Investigación de nuevas soluciones flexibles basadas en patrones de IA e IoT para una producción 5.0 más segura, eficiente y sostenible
Duration: October 2022 – December 2024
Partners: GPA INNOVA, BAMA, CENTUM, AMPER S&C IOT, BitMetrics, UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DE MADRID
Financing entity: “Programa de Misiones de Ciencia e Innovación”, CENTRO PARA EL DESARROLLO TECNOLÓGICO Y LA INNOVACIÓN E.P.E. (CDTI) (MIP-20221036)