International Presence

The Media Unit's international activity is based on three main aspects:

Platforms & Networks

Sales Network

VSN is an IT company that develops, sells and installs software solutions for the Broadcasting and Audiovisual markets.

Established in 1990 in Barcelona (Spain), with branch offices in Dubai (UAE), Miami (USA), Montevideo (Uruguay) and Brazil, VSN has been adding value to more than 1,000 clients from 80 countries for over 20 years.

Since 2008, VSN has been distributing vsnfreemove a revolutionary tool for audiovisual production carried out by Media Unit researchers. It allows for real time camera movements on a virtual set, all of which provide complete freedom in production.

International Projects

Educational videogames (US)

Development of various interactive games with attractive educational components, carried out in groups, for theme parks in the US. The project presents game systems that are a technological innovation, because large coordinated touchscreens are used for the first time, as well as a series of physical devices such as controllers and wheels.

Sport Tracking (MALAYSIA)

Development of an innovative system to position and locate open-air sporting events anywhere in the world, in real time, in order to follow them on screens or on internet.

European Projects

CAMMI (2008-2011)

Cognitive Adaptive Man-Machine Interface. The aim of the CAMMI project is to develop technologies for intelligent multi-modal interactive systems, especially those designed for user interaction within a cognitive context of adaptation. The aim is to design and develop a single system which can be used in different environments with minimal adaptations, so it will be tested in very different applications.

UNIACCESS (2005-2006)

Design of Universal Accessibility Systems for Public Transport. The aim of this project is to promote and support coordination and innovation activities within the field of Universal Design of accessible systems for public transport, amongst a large group of involved agents (end users, designers and manufacturers, operators and authorities), in order to achieve quality and an equal opportunity to access European public transport.

ALICIA

All conditions operation and Cockpit innovative infrastructure. (FP7-SSTAERONAUTICS-2008-LARGE scale integrating project). The aim is to develop and simulate complicated situations for cabin crew, in order to reduce the crew's workload and improve aircraft safety in general.

VFF

Virtual Factory Framework (FP7-NMP-2008-LARGE-2). The aim is to research and implement the next generation of Virtual Factory, in order to save time and costs. It also aims to increase performance in design, management, evaluation and reconfiguration of new or existing installations, while supporting the ability to simulate knowledge, in the life cycle of the factory and the product.

ECOGEM (2011-2012)

Cooperative ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance System) for the Fully Electric Vehicle. The objective is to provide efficient solutions based on ICTs, to help “green” cars to increase autonomy and energy efficiency.

KAP

Knowledge, Awareness and Prediction of Man, machine, material and Method in manufacturing (FP7). This project focuses on finding the most effective use for all existing resources, by means of effective cooperation between man, machine, material and method. In order to achieve this goal, a range of sustainable manufacturing standards is defined.