Arturo de la Escalera Hueso

Arturo de la Escalera Hueso

Position: Full Professor

Email: escalera[at]ing.uc3m.es
Telephone: +34 916249480
Address: Avda de la Universidad 30, 28911, Leganés, Madrid
Office: 1.3.B.08

Brief Bio

Arturo de la Escalera, PhD, graduated from Universidad Politecnica de Madrid (Madrid, Spain) in Automation and Electronics Engineering in 1989, where he also obtained his Ph.D. degree in Robotics in 1995. In 1993, he joined the Department of Systems Engineering and Automation at Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (Madrid, Spain), where he became an Associate Professor in 1997 and Full Professor in 2018. His main research line is Robotics, emphasising the application of Computer Vision for road environment perception and real-time object recognition. He was the Coordinator of the Computer Vision Section within the Comité Español de Automática (2016-2020).

He has kept in mind the importance of dissemination among the scientific community and, regularly, has attended conferences and published in journals: more than 60 articles in JCR-indexed journals, more than 100 papers in International Conferences. He has publications with colleagues from foreign institutions: C. Olaverri (Universität München, Germany), J. Llinas (University of New York at Buffalo, USA), A. Broggi (Università degli Studi di Parma, Italy), U. Nunes (Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal), E. Izquierdo (Queen Mary University of London, UK) and C. Regazzoni (Università di Genova, Italy), Xingcai Lu, (Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China). He was a Visiting Academic in the Multimedia & Vision Research Group, Queen Mary University London, UK (2014/15).

He has published numerous papers on computer vision applications, first on intelligent vehicles for driver assistance systems and now, on perception modules needed for autonomous vehicles and outdoor robots. Lately, he has extended computer vision applications to unmanned aerial vehicles. His Google Scholar reflects part of the influence of his research: 7784 citations and an H-Index of 46.

He has been working on Spanish National Plan research projects since 1991. He has been a Principal Researcher in projects funded by the National Plan since 2004. In summary, he has worked on 27 competitive projects. He has been PR in 8 for a total funding of nearly 500.000€. This experience has taught him how to lead research teams, establish hypotheses, the ability to choose alternative paths to reach a goal, fulfil deadlines, etc. He has worked on 40 technology transference projects for several companies. He has led 10 of them for more than 500.000€. He has taken part in numerous scientific dissemination activities such as Summer Schools at UC3M, Universidad de Cantabria or Madrid’s Science Week.

In 2001, together with other academics, he founded the research group Intelligent Systems Laboratory, lsi.uc3m.es. He has been the Head of the Group since 2005 and has supervised nineteen doctoral theses.

He is a member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Advanced Robotic Systems: Robot Sensors (Intech); Revista Iberoamericana de Automática e Informática Industrial (CEA), Electronics (MDPI), Sensors (MDPI) and Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering (IOS Press). He has taken part in several international conference Committees and is a habitual reviewer of conferences and journals. He organized the special sessions about Computer Vision for Robotics and Automation in the 6th Iberian Conference on Pattern Recognition and Image Analysis 2013, Data Fusion in Intelligent Transport Systems in the 17th International Conference on Information Fusion 2014, the Workshop on Autonomous Vehicles in Off-Road Scenarios for the IEEE Intelligent Vehicles Symposium, 2016 and Autonomous Driving and Driver Assistance Systems in the 4th and 5th Iberian Robotics Conference (2017 and 2019). He was Tutorials/Workshops Chair for the 2018 IEEE International Conference on Vehicular Electronics and Safety. He has led three Special Issues for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (Elsevier) about Autonomous Driving & Driver Assistant Systems (2017, 2019, 2022).

 

Publications

  1. A. Garcia-Perez, M.-J. Gómez-Silva, A. de la Escalera Hueso. A Generative AI approach to improve in-situ vision tool wear monitoring with scarce data. Journal of Intelligent Manufacturing, 2024
  2. A. Ramajo-Ballester, J.M. Armingol, A. de la Escalera. Dual license plate recognition and visual features encoding for vehicle identification. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Vol: 172, 2024
  3. I Cortés, J Beltrán, A de la Escalera, F García. Joint Object Detection and Re-Identification for 3D Obstacle Multi-Camera Systems. Sensors, Vol 23, 2023.
  4. M Alonso, H Amaris, D Martin, A De la Escalera. Proximal Policy Optimization for Energy Management of electric vehicles and PV storage units. Energies, 2023
  5. J. Martín, M.J. Gómez-Silva, Arturo de la Escalera. Neural Architectures for Feature Embedding in Person Re-Identification: a comparative view. ACM Transactions on Intelligent Systems and Technology, Vol 14 (5), 1-21, 2023.
  6. Z He, D Martín Gómez, A De la Escalera, P Flores, X. Lu, JM Armingol. Real-time battery SOC estimation under hybrid power conditions using fast-OCV curve with unscented Kalman filters. Sensors, 2023
  7. J. Beltran; C. Guindel; A. de la Escalera; F. García, 2022, Automatic Extrinsic Calibration Method for LiDAR and Camera Sensor Setups. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Vol: 23 (10)
  8. A. García, M.J. Gómez-Silva, A. de la Escalera. Automated Defect Recognition of Castings defects using Neural Networks. Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation. Journal of Nondestructive Evaluation 41:11, 2022
  9. M.J. Gómez-Silva, A. de la Escalera, J.M. Armingol. Hierarchical Generator of Tracking Global Hypotheses- Expert Systems With Applications, Vol 206, 15, 2022
  10.  J. Carmona, C. Guindel, F. Garcia, A. de la Escalera. eHMI: Review and Guidelines for Deployment on Autonomous Vehicles. Sensors, Vol: 21(9), 2021
  11. A. Madridano, A. Al-Kaff, P. Flores, D. Martín, A. de la Escalera. Applied Sciences. Software architecture for autonomous and coordinated navigation of UAV swarms in forest and urban firefighting. Applied Sciences. Vol: 11(3), 2021
  12. M. J. Gómez-Silva, A. de la Escalera, J. M. Armingol, 2021, Back-Propagation of the Mahalanobis Distance through a Deep Triplet Learning Model for Person Re-Identification, Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering, Vol: 28 (3), pp: 277-294.
  13. A. Madridano, A. Al-Kaff, P. Flores, D. Martín, A. de la Escalera, 2021, Trajectory Planning for Multi-Robot Systems: Methods and Applications, Expert Systems With Applications, Vol: 173 pp: 114660-114674
  14. M. J. Gómez-Silva, A. de la Escalera, J. M. Armingol. Deep Learning of Appearance Affinity for Multi-Object Tracking and Re-Identification: a comparative view. Electronics, Vol: 2020 9 2020.
  15. D. Thekke Kanapram, P. Marin-Plaza, L. Marcenaro, D. Martin, A de la Escalera, C. Regazzoni, 2020, Self-Awareness In Intelligent Vehicles: Feature based Dynamic Bayesian models for Abnormality Detection, Robotics and Autonomous Systems Vol:134, 103652-103668.
  16. A. Madridano, A. Al-Kaff, D. Martín, A. de la Escalera. 3D Trajectory Planning Method for UAVs Swarm in Building Emergencies. Sensors, Volumen: 20 (3) 2020
  17. A. Al-Kaff, A. Madridano, S. Campos, F. García, D. Martín, A. de la Escalera. Emergency Support Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for Forest Fire Surveillance. Electronics, Vol: 9, 2020
  18. D. Campo, M. Baydoun, P. Marin, D. Martin, L. Mercenaro, A de la escalera, C. Regazzoni. 2020. Learning probabilistic awareness models for detecting abnormalities in vehicle motions. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems. Vol: 21 (3) pp: 1308-1320
  19. M.J. Gómez-Silva, E. Izquierdo, A. de la Escalera, J.M. Armingol. Transferring Learning from Multi-Person Tracking to Person Re-identification. Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering, Vol 26 (4), 329-344, 2019.
  20. P. Marin-Plaza, A. Hussein, D. Martin and A. de la Escalera. Global and Local Path Planning Study in a ROS-Based Research Platform for Autonomous Vehicles, Vol: 2018, pp:1-10, 2018
  21. A. Al-Kaff, J.M. Armingol, A. de La Escalera. A Vision-Based Navigation System for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering. Vol 26(5), 2019
  22. M.J Gómez-Silva, J.M. Armingol, A. de la Escalera. Balancing People Re-Identification Data for Deep Parts Similarity Learning. Journal of Imaging Science and Technology, Vol: 63 (2) 2019
  23. A. Al-Kaff, M.J. Gómez-Silva, F.M. Moreno, A. de la Escalera, J.M. Armingol. An Appearance-Based Tracking Algorithm for Aerial Search and Rescue Purposes. Sensors, Vol: 19 (3) 2019
    P. Marin-Plaza, A. Hussein, D. Martin and A. de la Escalera. Global and Local Path Planning Study in a ROS-Based Research Platform for Autonomous Vehicles, Vol: 2018, pp:1-10, 2018
  24. A. Al-Kaff, D. Martín, F. García, A. de la Escalera, J.M. Armingol. Survey of Computer Vision Alg24. P. Marin-Plaza, A. Hussein, D. Martin, A. de la Escalera. Global and Local Path Planning Study in a ROS-Based Research Platform for Autonomous Vehicles. Journal of Advanced Transportation, Vol: 20180, 2018
  25. orithms and Applications for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles. Expert Systems With Applications, Vol: 92, pp: 447-463, 2018
  26. F. García, D. Martin, A. de la Escalera, J.M. Armingol. Sensor Fusion Methodology for Vehicle Detection. IEEE Intelligent Transportation Systems Magazine, Vol: 9, pp: 123-133, 2017
  27. A. Al-Kaff, F. García, D. Martín, A. De La Escalera, J.M. Armingol. Obstacle Detection and Avoidance System Based on Monocular Camera and Size Expansion Algorithm for UAVs. Sensors, Volumen: 17 (5), 2017.
  28. B. Musleh, D. Martín, J.M. Armingol, A. De La Escalera. Pose Self-Calibration of Stereo Vision Systems for Autonomous Vehicle Applications. Sensors, Vol: 16, pp:1-21, 2016
  29. A. de la Escalera, E. Izquierdo, D. Martín, B. Musleh, F. García, J.M. Armingol. Stereo Visual Odometry in Urban Environments Based on Detecting Ground Features. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Vol: 80, pp: 1-10, 2016
  30. M.J. Gómez, F. García, D. Martín, A. de la Escalera, J.M. Armingol. Intelligent Surveillance System based on Computer Vision and 3D Point Cloud Fusion. Expert Systems With Applications, 2015
  31. D. Martín, F. García, B. Musleh, D. Olmeda, G. Peláez, P. Marín, A. Ponz, C. Rodríguez, A. Al-Kaff, A. de la Escalera, J. M. Armingol. IVVI 2.0: An Intelligent Vehicle based on Computational Perception. Expert Systems With Applications, Vol: 41, pp: 7927-7944, 2014
  32. F. García, G. Peláez, J.M. Armingol, A. de la Escalera. Driver Monitoring Based on Low-Cost 3D Sensor. IEEE Trans. on Intelligent Transportation Systems, Vol: 15 (4), pp: 1855-1860, 2014
  33. F. García, J. García, A. Ponz, A. de la Escalera, J.M. Armingol. Context Aided Pedestrian Detection for Danger Estimation Based on Laser Scanner and Computer Vision. Expert Systems With Applications, Vol: 41 (15), pp: 6646-6661, 2014
  34. F. García, F. Jiménez, J.J. Anaya, J.M. Armingol, J.E. Naranjo, A. de la Escalera. Distributed Pedestrian Detection Alerts based in Data Fusion with Accurate Localization. Sensors, Vol: 2013, pp: 11687-11708, 2013
  35. D. Olmeda, C. Premebida, U. Nunes, J.M. Armingol and A. de la Escalera. Pedestrian Detection in Far Infrared Images. Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering, Vol: 20 (4), pp: 347-360, 2013
  36. Context-aided Sensor Fusion for Enhanced Urban Navigation. E.D. Marti, D. Mart’n, J. Garcia, A. De la Escalera, J.M. Molina, J.M. Armingol. Sensors. 2012
    Recognition stage for a speed supervisor based on road sign detection. J.P. Carrasco, A. de la Escalera, J.M. Armingol, Sensors, Vol. 12 (9), pp. 12153-12168, 2012
  37. Detection and classification of road signs for automatic inventory systems using computer vision. G. A. Pelaez, M. Romero, J.M. Armingol, A. de la Escalera, J.J. Munoz, W. van Bijsterveld, J.A. Bolano. Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering, Vol. 19, pp. 285-298, 2012
  38. Environment Perception based on Lidar Sensors for Real Road Applications. F. Garcia, F. Jimenez, J.E. Naranjo, J.G. Zato, F. Aparicio, J.M. Armingol, A. de la Escalera. Robotica, Vol. 30, pp. 185-193, 2012
  39. Driver drowsiness detection system under infrared illumination for an intelligent vehicle. M. Flores, J.M. Armingol, A. de la Escalera. IET Intelligent Transport Systems, Vol. 5 (4), pp. 241-251, 2011
  40. Limitations of Positioning Systems for Developing Digital Maps and Locating Vehicles According to the Specifications of Future Driver Assistance Systems. F. Jimenez. J.E. Naranjo, J.M. Armingol, F. Garcia, J.G. Zato, F. Aparicio, A. de la Escalera. IET Intelligent Transport Systems, Vol. 5 (1), pp. 60-69, 2011
  41. Far Infrared Pedestrian Detection and Tracking for Night Driving. D. Olmeda, A. de la Escalera, J. M. Armingol. Robotica., Vol. 29, pp. 495-505, 2011
  42. Identifying and Tracking Pedestrians Based on Sensor Fusion and Motion Stability Predictions. B. Musleh, F. Garcia, J. Otamendi, J.M Armingol, A. de la Escalera. Sensors, Vol. 10, pp. 8028-8053, 2010
  43. Driver drowsiness warning system using visual information for both diurnal and nocturnal illumination conditions. M.J. Flores, J. M. Armingol, A. de la Escalera. EURASIP Journal on Advances in Signal Processing, Vol. 2010, pp. 1-19, 2010
  44. Real-time warning system for driver drowsiness detection using visual information. M.J. Flores, A. de la Escalera, J. M. Armingol. Journal of Intelligent and Robotic Systems, Vol. 59 (2), pp. 103-125, 2010
  45. Vehicle Detection and Tracking for Visual Understanding of Road Environments. A. de la Escalera, J. M. Armingol. Robotica, Vol. 28, pp.847-860, 2010
  46. Automatic Chessboard Detection for Intrinsic and Extrinsic Camera Parameters Calibration. A. de la Escalera, J. M. Armingol. Sensors, Vol.: 10, pp. 2027-2044, March 2010
  47. Object learning and detection using evolutionary deformable models for mobile robot navigation. M. Mata, J. M. Armingol, J. Fernández and A. de la Escalera. Robotica, Vol: 26 pp: 99-107 Fecha, January 2008
  48. IVVI: Intelligent Vehicle based on Visual Information. J. Mª Armingol, A. de la Escalera, C. Hilario, J.M. Collado, J.P. Carrasco, M.J. Flores, J.M. Pastor, F.J. Rodríguez. Robotics and Autonomous Systems, Vol: 55 pp: 904-916, Dic 2007
  49. Speed Supervisor for Intelligent Vehicles. J.P. Carrasco, A. de la Escalera, J.M. Armingol. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol: 4739 pp: 1175-1182, 2007
  50. Adaptative Road Lanes Detection and Classification. J.M. Collado, C. Hilario, A. de la Escalera, J.M. Armingol. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol: 4179 pp: 1151-1162, 2006
  51. Pedestrian Detection for Intelligent Vehicles based on Active Contour Models and Stereo Vision. C. Hilario, J. M. Collado, J. Mª Armingol, A. de la Escalera. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol: 3643 pp: 537-542, 2005
  52. Multi-resolution Image Analysis for Vehicle Detection. C. Hilario, J. M. Collado, J. Mª Armingol, A. de la Escalera. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, Vol: 3522 pp: 579-586 2005
  53. Visual sign information extraction and identification by deformable models for intelligent vehicles. A. de la Escalera, J. Mª Armingol, J. M. Pastor, F. J. Rodriguez. IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems, June 2004
  54. Statistical pattern Modelling in vision-based quality control system. J.Mª Armingol, J. Otamendi, A. de la Escalera, J.M. Pastor, F.J. Rodriguez. Journal of Intelligent and Robotics Systems. Vol 37 nº 3 pp 321-336 2003
  55. Traffic Sign Recognition and Analysis for Intelligent Vehicles. A. de la Escalera, J.Mª Armingol, M. Mata. Image and Vision Computing Vol 21 pp 247-258, 2003
  56. Mobile robot localisation using a non-linear evolutionary filter. J. Mª Armingol , A. de la Escalera, L. Moreno, M. A. Salichs. Advanced Robotics. Vol 16 Nº 7 pp 629-652, 2002
  57. A genetic algorithm for mobile robot localization using ultrasonic sensor. L. Moreno, J. Mª Armingol , S. Garrido, A. de la Escalera, M. A. Salichs. Journal of Intelligent & Robotic Systems Vol 34 Nº 2 pp 135-154, 2002
  58. Localization system for mobile robots in indoor environments. M. A. Salichs; J. Mª Armingol , L. Moreno; A. de la Escalera. Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering. Vol 6, Nº4, pp 303-318. 1999
  59. Road Traffic Sign Detection and Classification. A. de la Escalera; L. Moreno; M. A. Salichs; J. Mª Armingol. IEEE Transactions on Industrial Electronics Vol 44 Nº 6 pp 848-859 Diciembre 1997
  60. Continuous Mobile Robot Localization by Using Structured Light and a Geometric Map. A. de la Escalera; L. Moreno; M. A. Salichs; J. Mª Armingol. International Journal of Systems Science Vol 27 Nº 5 pp 771- 782 Agosto 1996