About Gonzalo Arroyo Díaz
- Matrícula ETSII 23018
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Education
- 2023 - Present Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
Grado en Tecnologías Industriales especializado en Técnicas Energéticas, con programa PARS
Actualmente en el tercer curso
- 2021 - 2023 Colegio San Patricio, Madrid
Bachillerato Tecnológico
Academic Excellence Scholarship awarded by Comunidad de Madrid. Honorable Mention Student Award 3 times (2023, 2022 and 2021 scholar years). Average: 9,9/10
Honors & awards
- 2025
2nd Place Winner National Engineering Student Competition
In May 2025, I stood before a jury of the Official College of Industrial Engineers of Madrid (COIIM) and the Spanish University Debate League (LEDU) with a singular goal, to prove that engineering can solve one of urban mobility’s toughest challenges. My project, which earned 2nd Place in the National “400 Seconds Challenge,” focused on an intelligent guidance system for the visually impaired. Unlike traditional GPS based solutions that fail indoors or lack precision, my approach leveraged the principles of electromagnetism and haptic feedback to create a high fidelity navigation shield for users in public transport hubs. The core of the innovation relied on electromagnetic positioning to provide sub meter accuracy in complex environments like subway stations. To communicate this data to the user without overwhelming their auditory senses, I developed a sophisticated vibration based interface. By modulating frequency and intensity, the system translates spatial data into intuitive tactile signals, allowing users to \feel\ their way to platforms, exits, and boarding doors with newfound autonomy. Being selected as a runner-up among the top engineering students in Spain was a masterclass in technical synthesis. I had to defend the electromagnetic sensors while simultaneously demonstrating the ergonomic impact of the vibration patterns, and all within a strict 400 second window. This achievement reflects my passion for merging advanced hardware engineering with a commitment to universal accessibility.