Antoni Grau Saldes

Antoni Grau Saldes is a Professor at the Department of Systems, Automation and Industrial Informatics at the Escola d'Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE), Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). He is a member of the UPC VIS - Artificial Vision and Intelligent Systems research group, focusing on robotics, computer vision, and automation. His academic background includes a Licentiate and a Doctorate in Informatics.

• University: Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
• School: Escola d'Enginyeria de Barcelona Est (EEBE)
• Department: Department of Systems, Automation and Industrial Informatics
• Research Group: UPC VIS - Artificial Vision and Intelligent Systems

His research interests center on autonomous robotics, robot navigation, robotic sensing, and computer vision. He has extensively contributed to Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), UAV navigation, industrial robotics, and environmental monitoring applications. His work integrates sensor fusion, real-time control, and deep learning techniques for robotic perception and decision-making.

His recent publications show a strong trend in applying computer vision and robotics to environmental and urban challenges, such as autonomous last-mile delivery, wildfire smoke detection, underwater and aerial image enhancement, and robotic solutions for wastewater and urban infrastructure. The research spans from theoretical advancements in SLAM and sensor fusion to practical implementations in agriculture, urban logistics, and environmental protection. A significant portion of his work involves collaboration with other experts in autonomous systems and intelligent control.

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Antoni Grau Saldes has supervised several doctoral students and has been involved in numerous competitive R+D+i projects. His collaborations span across multiple research groups at UPC, including robotics, intelligent control, and environmental technologies. He has contributed to educational innovation in robotics engineering, developing simulators and pedagogical tools for higher education. He has also participated in scientific committees of international conferences, supporting academic dissemination in robotics and pattern recognition.

He leads and participates in research labs and teams focused on intelligent systems and robotics, particularly the UPC VIS group, which works on vision-based robotic applications. His projects often involve multi-institutional and European collaborations, especially in the context of urban mobility, sustainable development, and industrial automation.