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Scientific Research

University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing

Type University
Web Address https://www.fer.unizg.hr/
Address Unska ulica 3
City Zagreb
Postcode 10000
Country Croatia
E-mail fausto.ferreira@fer.hr
MSFD Descriptor D6 Sea floor integrity, D10 Marine litter, D11 Underwater noise,
Projects

Research projects

  • Multifunctional smart buoys - BOVE - Research Show more
    Project name: Multifunctional smart buoys - BOVE
    Project value: 2.052.832,05 HRK
    Project type: Research
    Project status: Ongoing
    Website: https://bove.fer.hr/
    Funding program: ERDF (European Regional Development Fund)
    Lead partner: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing
    Country of lead partner: Croatia
    Affiliation - Blue economy: ES1 Renewable Energy, ES6 Environmental protection, ES9 Multiuse platforms,
    Affiliation - Scientific domain: Physical Sciences and Engineering, PE7 Systems and Communication Engineering, PE6 Computer Science and Informatics,
    Affiliation - MSFD: D6 Sea floor integrity, D10 Marine litter, D11 Underwater noise,
  • Heterogeneous autonomous robotic system in viticulture and mariculture - HEKTOR - Research Show more
    Project name: Heterogeneous autonomous robotic system in viticulture and mariculture - HEKTOR
    Project value: 5.794.060,14 HRK
    Project type: Research
    Project status: Ongoing
    Website: https://hektor.fer.hr/
    Funding program: ERDF (European Regional Development Fund)
    Lead partner: University of Zagreb, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer
    Country of lead partner: Croatia
    Affiliation - Blue economy: Living resources, LR2 Aquaculture,
    Affiliation - Scientific domain: Physical Sciences and Engineering, PE6 Computer Science and Informatics, PE5 Synthetic Chemistry and Materials,
    Affiliation - MSFD: D3 Populations of commercially exploited fish and shellfish, D8 Contaminants,
  • SUBMARINE CULTURES PERFORM LONG-TERM ROBOTIC EXPLORATION OF UNCONVENTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL NICHES (subCULTron) - Research Show more
    Project name: SUBMARINE CULTURES PERFORM LONG-TERM ROBOTIC EXPLORATION OF UNCONVENTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL NICHES (subCULTron)
    Project value: € 3 987 650,75
    Project type: Research
    Project status: Ongoing
    Website: https://labust.fer.hr/labust/research/projects/subcultron?
    Funding program: HORIZON 2020
    Lead partner: University of Graz
    Country of lead partner: Austria
    Project scope:

    In subCULTron project, a large swarm of heterogeneous underwater and surface robots was developed with the aim to achieve long-term autonomy in a learning, self-regulating, selfsustaining underwater society/culture of robots. In particular, LABUST developed the innovative aMussel robot software and the aPad autonomous surface vehicle (ASV).
    Affiliation - Blue economy: ES1 Renewable Energy, ES6 Environmental protection, ES10 Research and education,
    Affiliation - Scientific domain: PE7 Systems and Communication Engineering, PE6 Computer Science and Informatics, LS8 Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology,
    Affiliation - MSFD: D1 Biodiversity, D5 Eutrophication, D6 Sea floor integrity,
  • Marine robotics research infrastructure network - EUMarineRobots - Research Show more
    Project name: Marine robotics research infrastructure network - EUMarineRobots
    Project value: 4.998.736,75 EUR
    Project type: Research
    Project status: Finished
    Website: https://www.eumarinerobots.eu/
    Funding program: HORIZON 2020
    Lead partner: University of Porto
    Country of lead partner: Portugal
    Project scope:

    EUMarineRobots (EUMR) provides an access-infrastructure for the deployment of a full-range of aerial, surface, and subsurface marine robotic assets. The EUMR consortium comprises 15 partners from 10 countries who, collectively, can deploy a comprehensive portfolio of marine robotic assets with required associated support assets and expertise with a capital value of well in-excess of €500M
    Affiliation - Blue economy: ES9 Multiuse platforms, ES10 Research and education,
    Affiliation - Scientific domain: Physical Sciences and Engineering, PE7 Systems and Communication Engineering, PE6 Computer Science and Informatics,
    Affiliation - MSFD: D1 Biodiversity, D6 Sea floor integrity, D7 Hydrographic conditions,

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Key resources
  • Technology - MARUS (MArine Robotic Unity Simulator) Show more
    Resource type: Technology
    Resource name: MARUS (MArine Robotic Unity Simulator)
    Resource description: LABUST has developed a simulator for marine environments based on Robotic Operating System (ROS) and Unity engine. Unity offers simple and intuitive UI tool for virtual world generation which makes it a perfect choice for robotic test scene creation.
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  • Technology - Sonars and sensors Show more
    Resource type: Technology
    Resource name: Sonars and sensors
    Resource description: LABUST has a variety of sonars and sensors including high resolution multibeam sonar (ARIS), bathymetry sonar (NORBIT), multibeam sonar (BlueView), scanning sonar (Micron), navigation and communication equipment (DGPS, WiFi, radio, etc.), Doppler velocity logger, Cyclops-7 submersible sensors, etc
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  • Technology - Autonomous Underwater Vehicle BUDDY Show more
    Resource type: Technology
    Resource name: Autonomous Underwater Vehicle BUDDY
    Resource description: BUDDY AUV was developed within CADDY FP7 EU project. It includes a tablet and was specifically devised for diver-robot interaction.
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  • Technology - Autonomous Surface Vessel Korkyra Show more
    Resource type: Technology
    Resource name: Autonomous Surface Vessel Korkyra
    Resource description: Korkyra is an autonomous catamaran (2 m x 1 m) that can carry payload up to 100 kg. Typical payload includes multi-beam sonar, acoustic localization system, remotely operated vehicle (ROV) and tether management system for ROV. It has omnidirectional capabilities at lower speeds and a fast mode.
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  • Technology - Autonomous Surface Vessel aPad Show more
    Resource type: Technology
    Resource name: Autonomous Surface Vessel aPad
    Resource description: aPad is an omnidirectional and autonomous platform with dynamic positioning capabilities, as well as go-to-point, formation keeping and mission execution. It can be controlled manually with Radio control and joystick over Wi-Fi. Includes IMU, GPS/RTK, acoustic modem and can include above and below the water cameras and sonars. It runs ROS on an Ubuntu kernel.
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  • Infrastructure - R&D facilities Show more
    Resource type: Infrastructure
    Resource name: R&D facilities
    Resource description: The pool is part of a complete R&D facility (200 sqm) equipped with CNC, 3D printers and various tooling to allow students and researcher on-site development, rapid prototyping and testing of envisioned concepts.
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  • Infrastructure - Testing pool Show more
    Resource type: Infrastructure
    Resource name: Testing pool
    Resource description: Part of LABUST is the testing pool of dimensions 8m x 5m x 3m. The pool is equipped with underwater and surface camera monitoring and tracking. Surface tracking is complemented with a UWB system to allow inclusion of micro-UAV system for heterogeneous research
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  • Infrastructure - Test sites Show more
    Resource type: Infrastructure
    Resource name: Test sites
    Resource description: Through memorandums of understanding LABUST has access testing facilities in the Adriatic sea. The test facilities include locations in Kostrena, Split (PRB Marjan Navy base), Biograd na Moru (during yearly Summer Schools). Facilities enable testing and operation in real environment conditions.
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