CalSens, the spin-off from the Telecommunications and Multimedia Applications Institute of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV), monitors in real-time the construction works under the North Station and the bullring to avoid setbacks.
The device involves placing sensors of various sizes and properties at key points in the buildings during the works. The purpose is to monitor and ensure proper functioning during construction, both before and after they are brought into service.
CalSens, founded in 2013 as an initiative by a group of professors from iTEAM and ICITECH, covers the full spectrum of monitoring actions, from designing a specific sensor to implementation, data logging, and decision-making. CalSens works with fiber optic technology, which is a major competitive advantage as it allows them to optimize the cabling system. Moreover, the transmission of data from the sensors does not use electrical power but light, meaning there are virtually no signal losses or electromagnetic interference, making it suitable for environments where an electrical spark could pose a risk.
The company’s manager, Jesús Martínez, explained in Las Provincias: “We transfer technology from the university to society. We are at its service.”