Enterprise Ireland’s Applied Internet of Things (IoT) Cluster is one of three specialised Technology Gateway clusters within the Enterprise Ireland Network. Partnering with the Applied IoT cluster can unveil a range of opportunities for Irish business of all sizes, from accelerating Innovation to streamlining production and processes. By engaging with the cluster, businesses can take advantage of the interconnected resources of the member Gateways, such as access to a diverse range of specialised equipment and knowledge units within Ireland’s Technological Universities and Institutes of Technology.
The Applied IoT cluster empowers companies and individuals to leverage the cluster valuable R&D resources to explore new and innovative routes to implementing IoT technology. This partnership enables them to create breakthrough solutions and address complex challenges and generate new ideas. The cluster’s six Gateway members have a wide range of expertise in various areas, such as sensors, communication, networks, software, machine learning, artificial intelligence (AI), augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR), and data analytics. These capabilities support a broad range of different industries, such as agriculture construction, healthcare, transportation, communication, energy and pharmaceutical.
Since its founding in 2013, the cluster has played a vital role in aiding a multitude of companies in delivering near-market solutions, enhancing their competitive edge and accelerating their product-to-market journey. For more insights into previous success stories and projects, check out their case studies and discover more about the Gateways capabilities below.
COMMAND Gateway
Located at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) Midlands, the COMMAND Technology Gateway provide software industry-focused technology solutions across various media platforms. Its focus surrounds research and development of future interactive media technologies, such as cross-platform applications, mobile media cloud, 3D sensing, and Internet of Things interoperability. These various technologies converge to provide “connected media” experiences, enabling personalised, real-time, and interactive applications for a range of commercial sectors such as communications, gaming, TV, e-health, e-learning, e-tourism, e-retailing, entertainment, and digital marketing.
Through its experienced engineers, COMAND provides extensive research outputs, troubleshooting, new architecture design, coding & implementation, evaluation studies, product design & testing. COMAND provides fast turnaround and the latest technology in IT engineering standards through its highly qualified engineering teams who work with multiple project challenges each year.
Specialisations:
- Cloud media platform: leverage media processing in the cloud and end user
- Media systems: intelligent and cross-platform multimodal development
- User interfaces: multimodal interfacing
- Real-time data analytics
- Interoperability of the Internet of Things (IoT)
Case Study
Read how COMAND assisted Smartcarers, a smart home product targeted at the elderly care. Smartcarers use Internet of Things hardware from Samsung and have developed software to allow families or professional carers to remotely monitor elderly people in their homes. Read more here
IMaR Gateway
The IMaR Technology Gateway, based at the Muster Technological University (MTU) in Kerry, utisixes its core expertise in electronics, mechatronics, automation technologies, software IoT, RFID, and data analytics to drive and fulfil the needs of enterprise process and product innovation. IMaR specializes in embedded systems, intelligent and connected smart sensors and devices, automation and robotics, process monitoring and analytics, in addition to a number of other disciplines. The Gateway offers a range of services to industry such as technical project development and specification, technical product audit, prototype/proof of concept development, technical consultancy and industry collaborations, as well as assistance in sourcing funding for research and development projects
Specialisations:
- Embedded systems
- Intelligent and connected smart sensors and devices
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Automation and robotics
- RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) technologies
- Process monitoring and analytics
Case Study
Read how IMaR partnered with Marksmanship Technology Limited to develop The World’s First Wearable Marksmanship Coach wearable device. This technological tool detects and analyses movement during sports activities offering real-time feedback. The company is currently creating a revolutionary wearable product. Read more here:
Nimbus Gateway
Situated at MTU Cork, the Nimbus Gateway serves as an industry interface for the Nimbus research group. The Gateway creates Internet of things and Cyber-physical system protypes for a variety of businesses, developing technologies that interconnect and advance everyday objects and systems. Through excellence in research, industry, and education, Nimbus Research Centre improves and supports communities, while also adding economic value to industry and providing sustainable solutions to societal concerns. The highly experienced and dedicated development team at Nimbus Technology Gateway, offers end-to-end digital transformations. Services cover the “full-stack” of digital technology which include communications (including 5G), UX/UI, Extended Reality (AR/VR), Data Analytics, AI, Machine Learning, Cyber Security and more.
Specialisations:
- Electronics/hardware
- Sensor devices and systems
- Mechanical design
- Miniaturisation
- Networks and wireless communications
- Software
- Data analytics
- Systems integration, controls and optimisation tools
- UX (User Experience) & UI (User Interface)
- Virtual and augmented reality
Case Study
Find out how Nimbus is in the process of developing Modern AI-driven applications with Cyberlink Security to defend IoT networks against malware threats. Due to the absence of security measures around IoT networks and the growing number of online attacks, the challenge is to create a smart cybersecurity platform that can adapt to evolving threats. Read more here.
ICS Gateway
The ICS Gateway, which is hosted by South East Technological University (SETU) Waterford, provides industry direct access to cutting-edge knowledge and solutions in advanced mobile services and service enablers. As the commercial interface of the Walton Institute, TSSG specializes in mobile networks, communications, and software solutions, guiding industry partners through the development process ranging from concept to market-ready products. Walton Institute have a research engagement process, to support start-ups, micro-SME’s, scaling SME’s, and multi-nationals which is a proven successful formula for demand-driven, cooperative research and development. From there they can research and address a company’s needs in state-of-the-art-analysis, software design and development for web and mobile, for example, and architecture development.
Specialisations:
- Mobile Services
- Virtual Reality
- Planning
- Analysis
- Design
- Implementation
- Testing and Integration
- Maintenance
Case Study
Discover how Oracle VR Ltd approached ICS (formally TSSG) to explore the idea of a VR based prototype targeted for use with second level Transition Year students in Ireland. This investigation would include a review of existing hardware with recommendations for possible devices which could be targeted for prototype deployment. Read more here:
Smarter Factory Gateway
The Smarter Factory Technology Gateway, based in TUS Midlands a centre of excellence for Industry 4.0/5.0, driving digital and green transformation to support innovative enterprises and shape the future of manufacturing. At the core of these research partnerships lies a shared belief in the power of data. The Smarter Factory’s emphasis on harnessing data, through cyberphysical systems (CPS), the Internet of Things (IoT) and edge devices, lays a foundation for the effective deployment of intelligent systems, cognitive robots, computer vision systems and artificial intelligence (AI). The University’s Researchers bring deep expertise in industrial automation, manufacturing systems, control systems, data acquisition, machine learning, simulation, digital twins, algorithm development, intelligent business tools and the industrial data space.
Specialisations:
- Computer vision systems
- Wireless Solutions
- Internet of Things (IoT)
- Cognitive robots
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Cyberphysical systems (CPS)
WISAR Gateway
Located at Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Donegal, the WISAR Gateway offers specialised IoT solutions leveraging its expertise in wireless, embedded systems, and power electronics. WISAR’s team of researchers and engineers collaborate on various projects, products and system solutions across a multitude of industry sectors, including Industry 4.0, Renewable Energy, MedTech, AgriTech and ICT. The Gateway utilise IoT devices to collect data and track location and edge computing to organize and store data, which then enables data visualization and interpretation on cloud platforms or using bespoke Apps, developed in- house.
Specialisations:
- Wireless Solutions
- The Internet of Things (IoT)
- Health Monitoring
- Remote monitoring
- Power Electronics
- Communications
- Wearable Tech
- Industrial Control
Case Study
Read how WiSAR collaborated with Grain Water Ltd on the development of a cost – efficient PCB prototype for their innovative micro-scale anaerobic digester (MyGug). The product improves waste management by turning organic matter into renewable fuel. Read more here.