R&I group

AI-driven Systems

The AI-driven Systems research group focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to address critical challenges in the sustainability and performance of next-generation networks, focusing on 6G virtualized RANs and Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC). By combining AI, energy optimization, and innovative sensing solutions, the AI-driven Systems research group contributes to making 6G networks sustainable, scalable, and capable of meeting the demands of advanced use cases in sensing and communications.

Research lines

AI-RAN: This research line aims to explore the limits of AI-driven network automation in future 6G systems. It aims to design sustainable 6G Virtualized Radio Access Networks by leveraging open and cloud-native technologies, possibly supported by smart surfaces. Researchers rely on analytical evaluations and experimental testing on real testbeds to validate their solutions.
ISAC: Integrated Sensing and Communications 6G Systems: This research aims to overcome current limitations in localization accuracy and the high cost of dedicated sensing systems. It leverages Digital Twins and focuses on the design of cost-efficient, in-band joint solutions to enhance both sensing and communication capabilities. Smart surfaces emerge as key technology enablers in this research line, supporting ISAC scenarios. Methodologies include analytical evaluation, simulations, and experimental testing, using mobile robots and drones.

Innovation lines

3DSAR
5GNSS
HachiGO

Technologies

Sustainable 6G virtualized RANs
6G Integrated Sensing and Communications (ISAC)
Gen AI for RANs
AI/ML-driven 6G RAN Automation
vRANs Cost/Energy-efficiency
vRAN+Smart Surfaces
Cellular/RIS-based localization
Collaborative Mobile Robotics
Smart surfaces
Wireless XR/VR
Precision Medicine

Group leader

Xavier Costa

Areas

Smart Networks & Services 5G/6G Artificial Intelligence (AI) Cybersecurity Social Impact

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Projects

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Publications

Enhancing cellular-enabled collaborative robots planning through GNSS data for SAR scenarios

Romero, A., Delgado, C., Baguer, J., Suárez, R., & Costa-Pérez, X. (2025). Enhancing cellular-enabled collaborative robots planning through GNSS data for SAR scenarios. Computer Communications, 108376.

New publication at IEEE Communications Magazine

Droulias, S., Stratidakis, G., Nasser, Y., Labidi, W., Shokair, A., Lerosey, G., Di Renzo, M., Blaga, A., Campolo, F., Delgado, C., Lemic, F., Costa-Pérez, X., et al. “Integrating Sensing and Communications for Future Interactive, Immersive, and Intelligent Connectivity”, IEEE Communications Magazine, 2026

New publication in IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing

Rayón Ropero, L., De Laet, J., Lemic, F., Sabater Nácher, P., Nisar Bhat, N., Abadal, S., Famaey, J., Alarcón, E., Costa Pérez, X. “Towards Emotion Recognition with 3D Pointclouds Obtained from Facial Expression Images”, IEEE Transactions on Affective Computing, 2026

New publication at the IEEE Internet of Things Magazine

Bugelnig, D., Lemic, F., Veres-Vitályos, Á., Castillo Gómez-Raya, G., Costa-Pérez, X., Rinner B. “Adaptive Flight Planning for Neural 3D Reconstruction with Low-Altitude UAVs”, IEEE Internet of Things Magazine, 2026

RiLoCo: An ISAC-oriented AI Solution to Build RIS-empowered Networks

Encinas-Lago, G., Sciancalepore, V., Wymeersch, H., Di Renzo, M., & Costa-P, X. (2025). RiLoCo: An ISAC-oriented AI Solution to Build RIS-empowered Networks. IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications.

COLoRIS: Localization-agnostic Smart Surfaces Enabling Opportunistic ISAC in 6G Networks

Encinas-Lago, G., Devoti, F., Rossanese, M., Sciancalepore, V., Di Renzo, M., & Costa-Pérez, X. (2025). COLoRIS: Localization-agnostic smart surfaces enabling opportunistic ISAC in 6G networks. IEEE Transactions on Mobile Computing.

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