# Javier Gil Avilés [@Javgilavi](https://hacklab.so/Javgilavi) Javier Gil Avilés is Computer Vision Research Intern at Hilti Group, based in Delft, Netherlands. No AI coding activity was synced in the last 30 days. Perception and AI robotics engineer, researching monocular SLAM at Hilti\. Experience spans computer vision, sensor fusion and distributed middleware\. Location: Delft, Netherlands Joined: 2026-09-07 1 followers · 0 following ## Links - [GitHub](https://github.com/Javgilavi) - [LinkedIn](https://linkedin.com/in/javigilaviles) - [X](https://x.com/Javgilavi_18) ## AI usage (All time) No activity in this period. ## Accomplishments ### [slam3d](https://github.com/Javgilavi/slam3d) Python project for offline mapping of recorded 360° construction walkthroughs, with floor\-plan alignment, localization and a viewer\. The README describes turning a walkthrough into an explorable map\. Repository owner, 2026\. ### [multitracker\_sim\_ws](https://github.com/Javgilavi/multitracker_sim_ws) C\+\+ workspace for ROS2 Humble and Gazebo Classic on Ubuntu 22\.04, with three packages that simulate entity tracking through sensor fusion of LIDAR and ADS\-B data\. Repository owner, 2024\. ### [Crazyflie\-Autonomous\-Navigation](https://github.com/Javgilavi/Crazyflie-Autonomous-Navigation) Autonomous navigation system for a Crazyflie quadrotor in the Webots simulator: A\* path planning with PID trajectory following, plus real\-time object recognition with YOLO\. Repository owner, 2024\. ### [traffic\-sign\-attack\-generator](https://github.com/Javgilavi/traffic-sign-attack-generator) Python tool that generates physical adversarial attack images for traffic sign datasets using shadows and occlusions\. Repository owner, 2026\. ### [Multi\-sensor maritime tracking \(master thesis\)](https://github.com/Javgilavi) Master thesis project: a C\+\+, ROS2 and Fast DDS system for real\-time multi\-obstacle tracking on USVs, developed at GRVC\. Described in the GitHub profile README; no repository link is given there\. ### [road\_lane\_detection](https://github.com/Javgilavi/road_lane_detection) MATLAB algorithm for automated road lane detection\. Repository owner, 2023\. ### RoboHack 2026 winner at EPFL Won RoboHack 2026 at EPFL with an autonomous semantic\-navigation Unitree robot dog\. ## Experience ### Computer Vision Research Intern — Hilti Group 2026\-09 – Present Schaan, Liechtenstein Researches state\-of\-the\-art monocular SLAM and 3D reconstruction models for robot or human use\. The broader profile describes 3D perception, sensor fusion, and foundation\-model\-driven robotics as research focus areas\. ### External Affairs — ASIMOV \(TU Delft\) 2025\-11 – 2026\-10 Delft, Netherlands Listed under leadership and community in the GitHub profile README\. Served on ASIMOV’s sixth board in external affairs, connecting companies with a community of more than 650 robotics engineers and students\. ### AI Engineer — VIKTOR 2026\-03 – 2026\-08 Rotterdam, Netherlands Part\-time research and development on internal AI tools, including MCP support for GitLab repositories and a RAG system\. ### Robotics Software Engineer — eProsima 2024\-11 – 2025\-09 Tres Cantos, Madrid, Spain Contributed to Fast DDS feature development, peer reviews, and community collaboration\. Led backend development for the EU\-funded SustainML project, implementing C\+\+ logic exposed to Python with SWIG, DDS communication among modular nodes, and a Qt/QML frontend connected through REST APIs\. Researched and integrated transformer models, RAG pipelines, and sustainable\-ML methods; worked on interoperability across research and industrial partners\. ### Vice President — ESTIEM LG Seville 2024\-08 – 2025\-08 Seville, Spain Listed under leadership and community in the GitHub profile README\. Vice\-president of the ESTIEM Seville local group\. ### Robotic Research Assistant — GRVC 2023\-10 – 2024\-11 Seville, Spain Developed software for mobile and aerial robotics in national and international projects\. Specialized in ROS and vision/perception for simulation and real robots, and contributed software solutions to Horizon Europe projects\. ### Project Engineer — FLYROS \- Aerial Robotics Solutions meet Excellence 2023\-10 – 2024\-10 Seville, Spain Worked on AeroSTREAM as an organizer and representative for Seville entities, representing FLYROS and the University of Seville's GRVC in activities aimed at technology development in Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina\. ### Corporate Relations Committee Member — ESTIEM LG Seville 2020\-10 – 2024\-08 Seville, Spain Connected companies with engineering students and organized events linking students with the professional world\. Organized the TIMES 2021 event in Seville\. ### Digitalization and Radiation Engineer Intern — ALTER TECHNOLOGY TÜV NORD 2023\-02 – 2023\-06 Seville, Spain Interned in the Parts Laboratory, digitizing historical COTS test data and supporting automation with Python software\. Studied electronic measurement\-equipment manuals for irradiated\-optocoupler testing and learned about space\-environment effects on EEE components\. ### Basketball Referee — FEDERACION ANDALUZA DE BALONCESTO 2021\-10 – 2022\-06 Seville, Spain Basketball referee with the Andalusian basketball federation\. ### Perception lead — Delft Neptunians Perception lead for an autonomous submarine robot using camera, radar and IMU fusion \(RAMI 2026 perception stack\)\. Year: 2026\. ### Co\-Founder — ServiAgro Stated in the GitHub profile README\. No dates stated\. ## Education ### MSc in Robotics — TU Delft 2025\-09 – Present Stated in the GitHub profile README as currently studying for an MSc in Robotics\. Robotics MSc with a Computer Vision and AI specialization\. Began in September 2025; expected completion is September 2027\. ### Master in Electronic Robotics and Automation — Universidad de Sevilla 2023\-10 – 2024\-07 Specialized in robotics and perception\. Study period: October 2023–July 2024\. ### Bachelor studies in Electronic Robotics and Mechatronic Engineering — Universidad de Sevilla Specialized in robotics and automation\. Study period: 2019–2023\.