Innovation bears the UMAYOR seal. On November 5 and 6, at Centro Comercial La Castellana, the Institución Universitaria Mayor de Cartagena took part in EXPO UMAYOR 2026, a showcase for the talent, creativity and entrepreneurial potential of its academic community.
This time, the School of Architecture and Engineering, through its Computer Engineering program, presented 11 technology initiatives that show its students' ability to turn knowledge into innovative solutions.
AURI research group: three high-potential technology projects
The AURI research group (UMAYOR Automation, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence) presented three high-potential technology projects:
- SmartCaribe IoT: a smart, efficient home designed for the hot and humid tropical climate.
- Plátano RA: augmented reality applied to precision agriculture.
- Autonomous Robotic System: cherry tomato detection in the Mojana region of Bolívar.
Eight solutions from the Entrepreneurship course
In addition, from the Entrepreneurship course, students presented eight technology solutions: EduTrack, MindCheck, NodusDev, Student Emergency Safety, CampusCode, Dashboard, ArkServer and Stardust Electronic.
The proposals drew great interest from visitors, who saw first-hand the creative and technological potential of these future computer engineers.
This participation shows UMAYOR's commitment to education connected with the needs of its surroundings, where research, innovation and entrepreneurship become tools to create opportunities and contribute to regional development.
A message for the business community
UMAYOR is training the talent that can drive digital transformation, develop new ideas and build solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow.
UMAYOR: training talent, creating innovation and connecting academia with the productive sector.
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