SMAUG at EEITE 2025: Showcasing Advances in Underwater Localisation
The SMAUG project was proudly represented at the EEITE 2025 Conference (International Conference in Electronic Engineering & Information Technology), held from June 4th to 6th at the Hellenic Mediterranean University (HMU) in Chania, Crete. The event brought together over 150 researchers, academics, and industry professionals specialising in fields such as electronics, signal processing, embedded systems, cybersecurity, and AI.
As part of the conference’s agenda, and representing the SMAUG project, Álvaro Gutiérrez from UPM, presented a research paper titled “Architecture for ROVs Detection and Positioning Based on Hydrophone Arrays.” This work focuses on a detailed approach to underwater vehicle localisation, leveraging signal processing techniques on hydrophone array data as part of the SMAUG project.
The presentation generated engaging scientific discussions, particularly around the challenges of underwater localisation, robustness to acoustic noise, and the integration of AI in embedded systems. Attendees provided insightful feedback on real-time implementation strategies and proposed opportunities for collaborative field trials.
Participation in EEITE 2025 not only helped raise awareness of SMAUG’s contributions to the field but also facilitated meaningful connections with other research groups focused on underwater communication and marine robotics. The exchange of ideas helped position the SMAUG work within the broader context of environmental monitoring and maritime technologies.
The EEITE 2025 conference proved to be an excellent platform for disseminating SMAUG’s ongoing research, benchmarking it against similar efforts in the field, and identifying pathways for future collaborations, especially in the context of autonomous systems operating in harsh environments like the ocean.
