Victor Nan Fernandez-Ayala

Victor Nan Fernandez-Ayala

PhD in Robotics and Control, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

Research and Projects

SHARCEX – Synergistic Human-Robot Collaboration in Extreme Environments: Simulation to Experimental Validation Permalink

The SHARCEX project focuses on improving underwater operations by integrating advanced autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) with human divers. The goal is to enhance safety and efficiency in extreme underwater environments such as defense, rescue operations, and law enforcement. KTH leads the project in collaboration with FMV and Saab, aiming to demonstrate robust AUV-Diver collaborations validated through extensive simulations and experiments.

Tank and BlueROV2 robot 1 Tank and BlueROV2 robot 2

Towards Safe Smart Construction: Algorithms, Digital Twins and Infrastructures Permalink

The project aims to develop an integrated digital infrastructure system to enhance the level of automation for smart construction. The initial goal will involve the creation of models for the digital twin of the robotic environment on construction sites. The digital twin will be used for remote real-time monitoring, prediction, optimization and multi-robot task planning and control. The results will be tested and applied to a practical Skanska use case.

Diagram of Smart Construction modules and solution Construction gantry used in the project

ALPHA, a high altitude UAV Permalink

Design of an autonomous high altitude long endurance UAV to study optical phenomena in the upper atmosphere using scientific imaging instruments. Project under the KTH Space Physics department. Paper presented at ICAS 2022.

UAV prototype on the making Andreu presenting at ICAS 2022