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Future Mobility and Transport Panel Showcases Innovation, Safety, and Ambition in Shannon

In a dynamic cutting-edge technology, the recent Future Mobility and Transport Panel discussion at the Future Mobility Campus Ireland (FMCI) in Shannon showcased the latest innovations across the mobility landscape. Organized by Startup Grind Limerick in collaboration with FMCI, the event brought together industry leaders, startups, students and enthusiasts to explore the future of transportation.

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FMCI’s Role in Driving Innovation

Dr. Wassim Derguech, COO and co-founder of FMCI, elaborated on the pivotal role FMCI plays in the innovation ecosystem. He highlighted how companies leverage FMCI’s capabilities to develop, test, validate, and showcase their mobility innovations such as Provizio. FMCI emerged as a hub where ideas transform into tangible solutions, fostering collaboration and accelerating progress in both land and air mobility.

Accident Prevention Technology and Provizio’s Success Story

A standout feature of the event was the deep dive into accident prevention technology, with a particular focus on how Provizio is pioneering in this space via the development of 5D Radar technology. Barry Lunn, CEO of Provizio, shared success stories and insights into his own previous experiences. Attendees gained valuable perspectives on the role of technology in enhancing safety on the roads.

Polestar 2 Test Drives Offered by Polestar Ireland

Adding an element of hands-on experience, Polestar Ireland contributed to the event’s dynamism by offering test drives of their latest model, the Polestar 2. Kieran Campbell, Market Lead at Polestar Ireland, provided attendees with insightful details about his journey with Polestar as employee number one in Ireland for Polestar. Kieran shared valuable insights into the electric vehicle sector. His perspectives on market dynamics and the evolving landscape of sustainable transportation added depth to the discussions.

Ambitions of Advanced Air Mobility in Shannon and Ireland

Julie Garland, Founder and CEO of Avtrain, shared ambitious visions for advanced air mobility (AAM) and positioned the Irish ecosystem as an ideal location for such groundbreaking endeavors. Her insights showed the potential for Ireland to become a hub for AAM, showcasing the country’s commitment to pioneering the future of aerial transportation. ÉALÚ-AER project was brought as a concrete example of innovative projects in the region.

The ÉALÚ-AER project, coordinated by Wassim from FMCI, focuses on advancing drone capabilities by implementing U-space services in Shannon. This collaborative effort is a testament to the commitment of the project partners such as FMCI, The Shannon Airport Group and Avtrain to push the boundaries of air mobility and shape the future of unmanned aerial systems in Shannon.

As the event concluded, participants left with a deeper understanding of the multifaceted advancements driving the future of mobility. The combination of safety-focused technologies, electric vehicle experiences, and ambitious visions for air mobility marked the event as a significant milestone in the ongoing dialogue shaping the transportation landscape.

About ÉALÚ-AER

ÉALÚ-AER is one of the first European Digital Sky Demonstrators to focus on U-space and Urban Air Mobility as part of the European ATM Master Plan designed by the SESAR Joint Undertaking (JU). SESAR JU aims at accelerating through research and innovation the delivery of an inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Digital European Sky.

 

Digital Sky Demonstrators, such as ÉALÚ-AER, are high-level Technology Readiness Level (TRL 7-8) projects that are funded in collaboration with the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) under the Connected Europe Facility (CEF) funding instrument.

ÉALÚ-AER partners include: FMCI (cooridnator), Collins Aerospace, The Shannon Airport Group, Avtrain, DeepBlue, Manna, AirNav Ireland and Spright.

For more details about the project, please follow this link: http://ealu-aer.eu/

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