Tag: Dublin
Ireland launches first e-scooter trials
Ireland’s first e-scooter trial has launched today across the five campuses of Dublin City University. Launched by Minister Hildegarde Naughton, this e-scooter research pilot project will involve the collaboration of four organisations: e-scooter operator TIER; Irish micromobility tech platform Luna; the Insight SFI Research Centre For Data Analytics; and Smart DCU (a district of Smart Dublin). The trial will…
Stevie II robot designed to help battle loneliness in the elderly
An Irish University has developed a robot to help battle loneliness amongst the elderly and those living in care homes. Engineers from Trinity College, Dublin, unveiled ‘Stevie II’ on Wednesday, an upgraded version of Ireland’s first socially assistive robot with advanced artificial intelligence (AI) features. The new and updated version of ‘Stevie…
Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg meets with senior politicians in Dublin
Facebook chief executive Mark Zuckerberg is discussing the regulation of social media with senior politicians in Dublin. He arrived at the Merrion Hotel in the city on Tuesday afternoon where he is meeting Hildegarde Naughton, James Lawless and Eamon Ryan, three members of the International Grand Committee on Disinformation and Fake News. He also visited the technology giant’s offices in…
