Development of an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) with datalogger and geopositioning for mapping the Earth's magnetic field.

The Earth's magnetic field is used in various navigation systems, but this field has a dynamic behavior that can be affected by different physical factors in local environments. These factors can pose risks to navigation systems and at the same time be a signal of a phenomenon that needs to be investigated, such as mineral concentration or the presence of interference from electrical equipment, among others. For that reason, in this project, this system was designed and integrated using a low-cost, military-grade magnet inductive magnetometer, which is integrated into two Inertial Measurement Units to corroborate the movement data, and at the same time a geopositioning system to georeference the sensor measurements.

Low-cost system for analysis pedestrian flow from an aerial view using Near-Infrared, Microwave, and Temperature sensors.

The use of IoT systems that support the construction of smart cities is a global trend that directly affects the quality of life of citizens. for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, the detection of living beings and especially of humans, is a way of quantifying different variables pertinent to the improvement of roads, traffic flows, frequency of visits, among others. the implementation of low-cost systems that do not involve high-processing systems makes the solutions more scalable at a global level.

Design of a low-cost mobile multispectral albedometer with geopositioning and absolute orientation.

Albedo is the percentage of radiation that a given surface reflects. Its study is important to evaluate thermal effects in buildings, generation capacity with bifacial panels, among others. In this work, the design and validation of a low-cost mobile albedometer is presented, which measures the reflection in 8 spectral bands in the visible, additionally the system is equipped with a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, to reference its position and an Inertial Measurement Unit (IMU) to know its absolute orientation, make corrections in real time or detect errors.

Modular system for UV-vis-NIR radiation measurement with wireless communication.

Light wavelengths like Ultraviolet (UV) and Near-Infrared Radiation (NIR) are some topics of great interest for research in renewable energy, agriculture, architecture, interior design, and psychology. Due to the light spectrum influence in all these fields, it is necessary to develop instruments that facilitate their remote measurement and storage using Internet of Things technology. In this work, a modular system of sensors for UV-vis-NIR radiation measurement is presented.

Open source and open hardware mobile robot for developing applications in education and research.

Nowadays, additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping and assembly modules represent a market that has invaded the entire world, especially in developing countries where traditional manufacturing is more restricted. In robotics, it is pertinent to think that modular construction is essential, due to the complexity of geometry in each of the pieces and their manufacture. Taking into account the globalization of information and the worldwide reproduction of databases, facilitating access to CAD files to be reproduced in 3D printing promotes the easy construction of archived mechanical designs.

Low-cost system for sunlight incidence angle measurement using optical fiber.

The development and optimization of renewable energy systems are some of the most necessary topics to advance towards secure and sustainable energy models. Photovoltaic energy is one of those sustainable options that could contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. The optimal angle of solar incidence producing the highest absorption in a day is an important parameter to install photovoltaic systems.

Design and implementation of 3-D printed radiation shields for environmental sensors.

The measurement of outdoor environmental and climatic variables is needed for many applications such as precision agriculture, environmental pollution monitoring, and the study of ecosystems. Some sensors deployed for these purposes such as temperature, relative humidity, atmospheric pressure, and carbon dioxide sensors require protection from climate factors to avoid bias. Radiation shields hold and protect sensors to avoid this bias, but commercial systems are limited, often expensive, and difficult to implement in low-cost contexts or large deployments for collaborative sensing.

Low cost climate station for smart agriculture applications with photovoltaic energy and wireless communication.

Measuring climatic conditions is a fundamental task for a wide array of scientific and practical fields. Weather variables change depending on position and time, especially in tropical zones without seasons. Additionally, the increasing development of precision or smart agriculture makes it necessary to improve the measurement systems while widely distributing them at the location of crops.