
The UOC Technology Laboratory, TechLab, is the research and transfer agent of the Open University of Catalonia (UOC) specializing in the study of the Internet and the effects of the interaction of digital technologies with human activity. TechLab comprises 6 recognized UOC research groups, which conduct a wide variety of interdisciplinary research.
Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC)
Industry 4.0; complex systems; cybersecurity; blockchain; machine learning; large language models; computer vision; virtual reality; artificial intelligence; e-health; wireless networks; sensors; distributed computing systems; e-learning; internet of things
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Technological capabilities
TechLab works on the technological challenges of the era of the sensorized society, offering solutions in teleworking, urban design, transportation, logistics, energy supply, waste management and smart health services. We also work in cybersecurity, providing expertise in secure protocols, network security, blockchain, data privacy and information security, as well as in multimedia.
In addition, computer vision is also addressed, algorithms are designed for the automatic recognition of objects, emotions, gestures and non-verbal language with AI technologies.
Regarding advanced AI, new methods in machine learning and Big Data are applied to real needs of the productive fabric. In Smart Complex Systems, complex software systems are developed, using modeling, bots, open data and distributed systems.
Technological fields

IoT / Sensors, Big Data + IA, Ciberseguretat

Smart city

Digital Health
Relevant equipment
The UOC's Interdisciplinary Research and Innovation Hub promotes excellent interdisciplinary research in three areas: online learning, digital health and network society. Located in the Can Jaumandreu complex (22@), it extends over 2,700 m² and is home to more than 500 researchers.
The Hub includes research groups and eight laboratories: Neuro Lab, XR Lab, Audiovisual & Sound Lab, Social Networks & Gaming Lab, Design & Maker Lab, Wireless Networks Lab, Tech Lab and Data Science Lab.
UOC - TechLab location
