University of Valladolid. GIR Tecnologías Avanzadas de la Producción.

The Recognized Research Group (GIR) of Advanced Technologies is a research group of the University of Valladolid of applied research with the following lines of research: Robotics and Computer Vision. Intelligent Systems. Control processes and systems and Health Technologies. In the field of robotics, the main developments focus on social robotics and rehabilitation robotics, as well as the development of mechatronic devices to promote independent living for elderly and handicaped people.

General
Registered office: University of Valladolid. GIR Tecnologías Avanzadas de la Producción.
Entity type: Research Group of University/Research Centre/Public Research Organisation
Size: 11-50
Innovation group:
  • Healthcare
Contact data
City: Valladolid
State: Castilla y León
Country: España
Contact: Casanova (ezalama@eii.uva.e)
Web: https://www2.eii.uva.es/GIR-TAP/#
Technological Aspects

Type of tecnology base of the institution activities

General domain:
  • Healthcare
  • Robot companions for assisted living
Technology:
  • AI and Cognition
  • Mechatronics
  • Software Engineering, Systems Integration and Systems Engineering
  • Perception
  • Socially intelligent Robotcs and Societal Applications
  • Telerobotics and Teleoperation

Types of activities developed by the institution

  • Development and manufacturing of robotic equipment and technologies for end
  • Robot programming (software development)
Specific Tehcnological Aspects
Social robotics and deep learning
R+D Projects

Project 1

Name: Adaptacion e interaccion en robotica social orientada a entornos asistenciales (AIROSO).
Web: https://www.cartif.es/airoso/
Summary:

The General Objective of this project is to advance in the full integration of robotics in society through technical research based on user needs To this end, progressing in two broad directions is proposed. On the one hand, in the coexistence of social robots with elderly to improve their level of well-being, autonomy and ultimately, quality of life; and on the other hand, in the human-robot interaction through robotic heads combined with virtual animation techniques that can be used for a human-friendly interaction, specifically in the case of elderly people. The project has been developed in colaboration with Cartif Foundation.

Project type: National
Funding source: Yes
Funded externally: Yes
Developed in consortium: Yes

Project 2

Name: Una Nueva Oportunidad de atencién a las personas MAyores mediante robotica Social en las residencias Lacort: UNO MAS
Summary:

The objective of the project is research in social robotics through the incorporation of a robot in the Lacort Gerontological Center of Viana de Cega (Valladolid). The main objectives of this project have been: i. Introduce a social robot in an operational environment of a gerontological center for long periods of time. ii. Create a series of contents adapted to older people that are offered by the robot, motivating interaction and allowing them to stay physically and mentally active. iii. Carry out a detailed follow-up of the interactions, which serves as an element of feedback and improvement of the system. IV. Incorporate the robot as one more element of the monitoring and therapy protocols that are carried out on the residents of the Center

Project type: National
Funding source: Yes
Funded externally: Yes
Developed in consortium: Yes