The UANL – Skye Group Artificial Intelligence & Spatial Computing Innovation Center, based at UANL's Faculty of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering (FIME), is a hands-on hub where researchers, students, and industry partners co-create practical AI and XR solutions. Our mission is to turn cutting-edge research into deployable products and pilots that improve quality of life, strengthen regional competitiveness, and accelerate responsible digital transformation.
What We Do
Applied AI & Data Science
Predictive analytics, computer vision, NLP, Generative AI, optimization for operations, quality, safety, logistics, and public services.
Spatial Computing (XR)
Augmented / virtual reality for surgical assistance, digital twins, immersive training, and field support on next-gen headsets.
Robotics & Intelligent Systems
Swarm robotics, autonomous platforms, and edge AI / IoT for smart facilities, inspection, and adaptive automation.
AI Platforms & MLOps
Secure data pipelines, model lifecycle management, benchmarking, evaluation, and enterprise integration.
Education & Talent
Micro-credentials, capstones, faculty upskilling, and practitioner bootcamps aligned with industry needs.
Responsible AI & Governance
Privacy, security, bias mitigation, safety and regulatory guidance.
Signature Lines of Work
HealthTech & Spatial Computing
Real-time visualization of medical towers, images and anatomical models to assist surgical decision-making; XR simulation and training.
Climate & Risk Analytics
Data platforms anticipating weather-related risks for preparedness and resilience.
Smart Robotics & Automation
Multi-robot coordination, computer vision inspection, and human-in-the-loop interfaces.
Learning & Workforce Enablement
XR training, AI copilots for educators / engineers, and data-driven pathways from learning to doing.
How We Work With Partners
Discover & Frame
Short workshops to align on problems, data, constraints, and impact metrics.
Prototype & Prove Value
Rapid proofs-of-concept and pilots with measurable outcomes.
Scale & Transfer
Security, compliance, MLOps, systems integration, and team enablement.
Who We Serve
Academia
Researchers and students seeking real-world impact and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Industry & Government
Healthcare, manufacturing, energy, logistics, education and public services.
Startups & SMEs
Early-stage teams needing technical acceleration, validation and domain mentorship.
Facilities & Resources
Spatial Computing Studio
Equipped with XR devices and content pipelines for immersive experiences.
AI/Robotics Labs
For prototyping vision, perception, and control systems.
Data & MLOps Stacks
Secure experimentation, benchmarking, and deployment infrastructure.
Outcomes We Optimize For
Faster time-to-value
From idea to pilot
Operational improvements
In safety, quality, cost, and cycle time
Talent pipelines
Strengthening the regional ecosystem
Responsible AI
Auditable and sustainable practices