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 […]
UL Research Week: A Celebration of Innovation and Knowledge
Yet another successful UL Research Week is behind us. Here are some highlights from the events we supported. From insightful presentations to engaging discussions, each moment displayed our commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation. Our activities included: Panel Discussion on Impact of AI in Science and Engineering: Organized by the IEEE UL student branch, this […]
Gerard Dooly Keynote at RAEEUCCI-2024
In recent years, there has been significant advancement in Electrical, Electronics, Communication, Computation, and related technologies, profoundly impacting human lives. The REAAUCCI conference offered a forum to discuss current research contributions and explore avenues for future innovation. By bringing together researchers, engineers, faculty, and students from around the world, the conference aimed to foster collaboration […]
OCEANS Singapore 2024
OCEANS 2024 Singapore took place April 14th to 18th. The conference theme was: “Climate resilience, coastal protection and a sustainable ocean.” The event brought together leading experts, researchers, and professionals in the field of ocean science and technology. Set against the backdrop of Singapore’s vibrant and dynamic atmosphere, the event was an unique platform for […]
TRA2024, transport and mobility
In April 2024, Dublin, Ireland hosted the Transport Research Arena (TRA) from Monday 15th to Thursday 18th under the theme “Transport Transitions: Advancing Sustainable and Inclusive Mobility”. TRA, recognised as Europe’s premier transportation event, encompasses all modes of transport and aspects of mobility. It stands as the continent’s largest forum for research and technology discussions […]
CRIS at Wind Energy Ireland 2024
Represented by PhD student Cillian Fahy, the CRIS team participated in the Research Poster Event during the Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) annual conference held on January 30 and 31 in Dublin. Sponsored by OW Ocean Winds and Bord na Móna, the poster competition provided an excellent platform to showcase our research pertaining to the observation […]
RESURGAM Project – final Demo
The RESURGAM project is dedicated to advancing Friction Stir Welding (FSW) as a technique for welding steel, with a focus on achieving high integrity, minimal distortion, and environmental sustainability. The project also aims to develop an underwater, robotic FSW process to enable repairs on marine structures without the need to bring ships or platforms to […]
New Interreg project: Blue Point, international alliance to combat plastic pollution in the Atlantic Ocean
The UL CRIS Team is thrilled to be part of the consortium for the new Interreg project “Blue Point – Blue Economy for Marine Plastic.” This ambitious initiative aims to tackle the issue of marine plastics and transform it into an opportunity to establish a Blue Circular Economy in the regions of Gipuzkoa, Cantabria, Asturias, […]
Wind Energy Ireland Trade Show 2023
UL CRIS team took part in the first Irish Wind Energy Trade Show (11-12th October, Dublin) Ireland has the project pipeline and the determination to become a force in offshore renewables. A pivotal moment occurred in May 2023 when Ireland successfully conducted its inaugural offshore wind auction, awarding four projects with a total capacity of […]
