IEA Task force meeting hosted by CRIS
The Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS), University of Limerick, hosted the IEA Wind Topical Expert Meeting (TEM) on Automated Robotics for Wind Farms on 20th and 21st October. The event represented a key step toward shaping a globally coordinated research effort in autonomous systems for wind energy operations and maintenance. The two-day hybrid […]
CRIS team presented at OCEANS 2025, Great Lakes
At the recent OCEANS Conference held in the Great Lakes, Chicago from 29 September to 2 October, our team had presented two research papers showcasing innovative approaches to environmental monitoring and marine debris detection. Autonomous Aerial Monitoring Framework for Floating Waste Detection and Geolocation, presented by Marco Moreno, this paper introduces an autonomous aerial monitoring […]
AEROSUB Showcased at EMRA 2025 in Norway
The AEROSUB project was showcased at the EMRA 2025 Workshop (4–5th June), held in Trondheim, Norway and hosted by the Department of Marine Technology (IMT) at NTNU. This EU-funded event brought together leading voices in marine robotics creating an inspiring forum for collaboration and innovation. Representing the Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS), Edin […]
PhD Student Cillian Fahy won Thesis in Three
We would like to extend our warm congratulations to our PhD student Cillian Fahy, on winning the “Thesis in Three” competition at the Wind Energy Ireland Offshore Conference 2025. Cillian presented his doctoral research in just three minutes on stage to an audience of offshore wind energy professionals, researchers, and industry stakeholders. His presentation, titled: […]
European Maritime Day 2025
Last week, we had the pleasure of participating in European Maritime Day (EMD) 2025, one of Europe’s premier events celebrating the blue economy and innovation in the maritime sector. The event brought together researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders from across Europe, creating a vibrant space for networking, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration. It was a fantastic […]
Our Researcher Successfully Defends PhD on Robotic Manipulator Control
The Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS) at the University of Limerick is proud to celebrate the success of our PhD researcher Hedieh Sigaroudi, who has recently defended a doctoral thesis titled: “A New Methodology for Robotic Manipulator Control Based on Imitation.” The research presents a novel approach to controlling robotic manipulators using imitation […]
Professor Daniel Toal Delivers Inaugural Lecture
The Department of Electronic & Computer Engineering at the University of Limerick, together with the Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS), proudly celebrated a major milestone as Professor Daniel Toal delivered his inaugural lecture. The event marked a significant moment in a career that has had a lasting impact on the fields of electrical […]
CRIS Celebrates Successful PhD Defence During UL Research Week
What better way to celebrate UL Research Week than with the success of one of our own researchers? The Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS) is proud to congratulate Mahammad Irfan on the successful defence of his PhD thesis, titled: “Multi-Sensor Fusion & SLAM System for UAV Navigation in GPS-Denied Environments.” Irfan’s work focuses […]
Prof. Gerard Dooly Secures €1.8 Million Funding for Pioneering Offshore ASV Project
We are proud to announce that Professor Gerard Dooly has been awarded €1.8 million in funding for an offshore Autonomous Surface Vehicle (ASV) project, as part of a new round of Government investment in research infrastructure announced on Friday 28th of March. The project will focus on the development of a state-of-the-art, nine-metre-long ASV designed […]
PhD Success: Advancing Ecological Surveys with AI and UAV Technology
We are delighted to announce that our PhD student, Ben Bartlett, has successfully defended his thesis on Advancing Ecological Survey through Automation, Artificial Intelligence, and Unmanned Aerial Systems. His groundbreaking research presents a real-time, adaptive UAV system designed to revolutionize ecological surveys by addressing the challenge of balancing wide-area coverage with high-resolution data collection. At […]