As you would expect working in research we are constantly coming across interesting new technologies, products, concepts and the like, so we thought it might be interesting to compile a short list of some of the things which caught the eye of the researchers at IMaR during the the week, enjoy #000 !
It sure is an exciting time for AI research, following on from Google Open Sourcing their TensorFlow AI software last month, this week Facebook have announced their intentions to open up their AI hardware.
In the search for Christmas gifts ?
Our electronic engineers came across these stylized PCB’s [pictured above] designed as part of luxury jewelry for Tiffany, Chopard, Cartier, Yurman, and Harry Winston, and featured in Marie Claire. Swoon !
Wio Link is an open-source Wi-Fi development board designed to simplify IoT development by virtualizing plug-n-play modules to Web of Things. You can back the project on Kickstarter and get a board for just €9 !
Congratulation to Standard Access who continued their winning streak at the Bank of Ireland start-up awards recently. IMaR worked with them to develop the initial hardware and software prototype for the product with support from Enterprise Ireland.
Damien Browne CEO of Standard Access spoke to Anna Curtin on Radio Kerry’s In Business program recently where he detailed the trials and tribulations of getting a hardware startup off the ground from Kerry as well as the future plans for the company.
Damien spoke about how technical support from IMaR combined with financial support from Enterprise Ireland were key to the development of the product prototype, which allowed the company to not only prove the concept but also secure clients and investment for further development.
If you missed it you can check the interview out below or on the Radio Kerry podcast player
For more information about Standard Access you can check out standardaccess.co or follow @standardaccess on twitter.
If you are like Damien and have a great idea but need some technical help, get in touch ! @ imar@ittralee.ie
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