The Research Group for Advanced Technologies for Smart Environments develops intelligent solutions based on artificial intelligence, machine learning, the Internet of Things (IoT), and modern communication technologies. Its core areas of expertise include virtual and augmented reality, telemedicine, wearable interfaces, computer vision, multimedia systems, wireless sensor networks, positioning technologies, and geographic information systems. The group conducts research focused on the development of smart environments for healthcare, industry, education, and smart cities, with a strong emphasis on innovation, digital transformation, and the transfer of knowledge into practical applications.

• Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• Virtual and Augmented Reality
• Telemedicine
• Wearable Interfaces and Emotion Recognition
• Communication and Information Technologies
• Multimedia Systems and Networks
• Object and Speech Recognition
• Wireless Sensor Networks
• Positioning in Wireless Networks
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Soundscapes and Auralization

Laboratories

• Smart Environment Technologies Research Laboratory
• Multimedia Systems and Virtual Reality Laboratory
• Electroacoustics Laboratory
• Communication and Information Systems Laboratory
• IP Technologies and Communication Protocols Laboratory
• Digital Television and Video Laboratory

Equipment

• Anechoic Chamber
• Microphones, Audio Amplifiers, USB Audio Interfaces, Active and Passive Loudspeakers
• Virtual and Augmented Reality Headsets
• Motion Tracking Sensor Glove
• 3D Monitor
• Skin Conductance, Electrocardiogram (ECG), and Motion Tracking Measurement Kit
• EEG Recording System
• 3D Printer
• Tetramic Spatial Microphones
• CAVE Virtual Reality System
• Spectrum Analyzer, Oscilloscope, and Signal Generators

• EXCEED – Capacity Building for Excellence in Digital Health Research (2025-present), DIGIT
• FIRELOC – Sound Event Recognition and Localization from Few-Shot Examples (2025-present), Ministry of Science, Education and Youth of Croatia (MSEY) and MOST China
• SENSE – EEG-Based Emotion Recognition System for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (2024-2025), National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP)
• VITA – Virtual Telemedicine Assistance (2021-2023), EU Funds
• ELISE – Easy Living in Smart Environments (2015-2018), Croatian Science Foundation (HRZZ)

The research group welcomes collaboration with academic institutions, healthcare organizations, industry partners, and public-sector stakeholders in the development of smart and digital solutions. Particular interest is focused on the application of artificial intelligence, computer vision, virtual and augmented reality, telemedicine, and communication technologies in healthcare, education, industry, and smart cities.

 

The group has extensive experience in the development of prototypes, experimental systems, and multidisciplinary research projects. It is actively interested in joint national and international projects, technology transfer activities, the development of innovative products and services, and collaboration within Horizon Europe, Interreg, and other research and innovation programmes.

 

Potential forms of collaboration include joint research projects, development of demonstration and pilot solutions, expert consulting services, training and education activities, researcher exchange programmes, and access to laboratory infrastructure.