Winners of the Heritage week award
The Heritage Council’s National Heritage Week Awards recently honored the most captivating projects and events organized during National Heritage Week, recognizing the dedication of communities and organizations in celebrating Ireland’s rich heritage. These awards celebrate not only the importance of preserving cultural history but also the creativity and community engagement that bring these stories to […]
CRIS Showcases Cutting-Edge Technology at Wind Energy Ireland Trade Show
The CRIS (Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems) team participated in Wind Energy Ireland Trade Show, held in RDS Dblin on 6th and 7th November. The two-day event served as a key platform for discussing Ireland’s offshore wind energy ambitions and the technological challenges the sector faces in the years ahead. Gerard Dooly, CRIS co-director, […]
CRIS Joins Irish Delegation at SeaTech Week 2024 in Brest
The Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS) was delighted to be part of the Irish delegation at SeaTech Week 2024, which took place from October 15-17 in Brest, France. SeaTech Week is one of the largest international events focused on marine and maritime science and technology, drawing over 1,200 top experts from around the […]
App to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution
BluePoint, a groundbreaking phone app developed by UL CRIS researchers is set to revolutionize the fight against marine plastic pollution. Created under the EU-funded BluePoint Project, the app employs drones, AI, and remote sensing technologies to detect, map, and facilitate the recycling of plastic waste along Ireland’s extensive coastline. According to Professor Gerard Dooly, Co-Director […]
OCEANS2024 Halifax Conference
The CRIS team had the pleasure of participating in the OCEANS2024 Halifax conference and exhibition (23-26 September). The event brought together over 100 exhibitors and more than 2,000 attendees, creating an exciting atmosphere filled with networking opportunities and inspiring discussions within the OCEANS community. Representing CRIS at the conference were Prof. Daniel Toal and PhD […]
Unlocking the Underwater Code with Dr Edin Omerdic
UL Research News published an article on Edin Omerdic’s research, Unlocking the Underwater Code – Dr Edin Omerdic’s OceanRINGS Software System Developed at UL allows for unrivalled precision control of Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs) using mixed reality. Dr. Edin Omerdic, Senior Research Fellow at the University of Limerick’s Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems (CRIS), […]
CRIS Team Surveys Floating Offshore Wind: Advancing inspection
A CRIS UL developed remote-operated vehicle was successfully tested at Ocean Winds OW WindFloat Atlantic, the world’s first semi- submersible floating offshore wind farm, and the results will help prepare for the challenges of maintaining these structures. Regular inspections and maintenance are vital for offshorewind farms, whether bottom-fixed or floating and currently, these tasks relyheavily on human intervention. […]
UL CRIS Team Shines at MaREI Symposium with Cutting-Edge Robotics Research
The annual MaREI Symposium held in Cork from 20-21 June was a remarkable event this year, and the UL CRIS team was thrilled to be a part of it. Led by Prof. Gerard Dooly and Senior Research Fellow Edin Omerdic, the team showcased the latest advancements in aerial and underwater robotics, highlighting the new projects […]
Research Spotlight published an article on Gerard Dooly’s research
UL Research Spotlight published an article on Gerard Dooly’s research, “On the Borderline – How Associate Professor Gerard Dooly’s drone research at UL will help to protect Irish waters from drug smuggling.” Gerard Dooly, Co-Director of UL’s Centre for Robotics and Intelligent Systems, is leading the Drug Interdiction by Utilising Smart Drones Guard project. Funded […]
EMRA Workshop Showcases Marine Robotics Innovations in Arenzano, Italy
The EMRA Workshop on EU-funded Marine Robotics and Applications (EMRA), a well-established event in the field of marine robotics, took place in Arenzano, Italy, from May 27th to 29th. This year’s edition was hosted by the Institute of Marine Engineering of the Italian National Research Council (INM-CNR). Matheus Santos, our new PostDoc, presented two EU […]
