Prototypes of measuring devices

At the Laboratory of Digital Models in Structures and Construction, we develop prototype tools for measuring magnitudes in the built environment and seamlessly connect them with their virtual counterparts. Through IoT integration, we explore how real-world data can be effectively linked to digital twins, BIM models, and computational simulations, enabling dynamic and data-driven interactions between physical and digital spaces. One example is NAKULA, a prototype of laser scanner able to send measured points in real time to parametric design tools. 

Our approach embraces both Arduino IoT and tailor-made IoT platforms, ensuring flexibility in sensor deployment, data acquisition, and real-time monitoring. By leveraging open-source hardware, we foster an ecosystem where customization, adaptability, and affordability drive innovation. This principle has been at the core of our laboratory for the past decade, allowing us to experiment with cutting-edge technologies while maintaining accessibility and transparency in our developments.

Through this commitment to open-source IoT and digital integration, we empower researchers, students, and practitioners to design and implement scalable, interoperable, and context-aware solutions for structural health monitoring, environmental sensing, and intelligent infrastructure management.