Lewis Howard Latimer Life Story: Inventor and Innovator IET 2024-10-22 | Lewis Howard Latimer Life Story: Inventor and Innovator
FIRST LEGO League Great Britain National Final 2022 – 2023 highlights (SUPERPOWERED season) IET 2023-09-01 | FIRST® LEGO® League is an inspiring, global robotics-based programme for young people, which develops confidence, problem solving, teamwork and STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) skills.The IET delivers three programmes across the UK and Ireland for children aged 4 to 16 years. • FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge (for 9-16 year olds) — teams work together to design, build and program an autonomous LEGO® robot to solve a series of missions. • FIRST® LEGO® League Explore (for 6-9 year olds) — teams build a LEGO®Model and program it to move, whilst also creating a team research poster. • FIRST® LEGO® League Discover (for 4-6 year olds) —children develop STEM skills and language whilst learning through play using a themed DUPLO® set.Teams in all divisions research a project, come up with innovative solutions and communicate their ideas. Throughout their work, they have to demonstrate the FIRST® LEGO® League Core Values, which include teamwork, innovation and impact.More about the IET We are one of the world’s largest engineering institutions. Along with our partner organisations, we’re passionate about inspiring and supporting students with their STEM studies, helping them to develop valuable skills for the engineering sector and the wider economy.We also support teachers through our primary and secondary education websites at theiet.org/education, which include curriculum-linked teaching resources and activities to inspire young students to find their inner engineer. We are the proud operational partner of FIRST® LEGO® League across the UK and Ireland.Links: firstlegoleague.co.uk Facebook: @FirstLegoLeagueUK and @IETeducation Twitter: @FLLUK and @IETeducation Instagram: @IETeducation
Powering Net Zero with technology IET 2023-08-23 | Get ready for COP28 at the IET’s Powering Net Zero Week – the place to meet engineers who are developing net zero technologies and driving the Energy Transition. We’ll see you on 14 – 17 November 2023 in Glasgow!Learn more at bit.ly/3E6rD3R
Amro Tabari on his move to the UK and CEng IET 2023-08-22 | Amro Tabari on his move to the UK and CEng
Transforming research for an Open Science world IET 2023-08-17 | Explore how the IET supports each stage of your research journey from discovering your next idea to sharing work openly with the global research community.At the IET, we believe that trusted research should be discoverable, open, and shareable as quickly as possible to help solve the global challenges that matter. That’s why we’ve been helping scientists and engineers to share their research, knowledge and ideas for over 150 years. Whether you’re looking for an original idea for your next research project, to collaborate with like-minded researchers, get up to speed with the latest research in your field, find somewhere to publish your work open access or raise your profile, the IET can support you at each stage of your research workflow. How will the IET support you? Find out and start your research journey at: www.theiet.org/publishing.Follow us on Twitter @IET_Research: twitter.com/IET_ResearchKeep up to date with the latest news and opportunities:theiet.org/publishing/newsletter
Answering the tough questions that lie ahead for electric vehicles IET 2023-08-15 | Professor Colin Heron, Professor of Practice at Newcastle University, explains the importance of the IET’snew electric vehicle infrastructure conference – EVI: Charging Ahead.The conference is part of the IET’s flagship Powering Net Zero Week, which takes place in Glasgow on 15-16 November 2023 and is designed to give all engineers a learning and meeting point to discuss technical challenges and developments related to Net Zero.More information is available from bit.ly/3L4aE5g
Amro Tabari discusses his Professional Registration journey IET 2023-08-15 | Amro Tabari discusses his Professional Registration journey
IET Local Network’s explained IET 2023-08-09 | Ever wondered what an IET local network is? Find out today! If you’ve thought about taking part in a local network event or joining a group you should find this talk insightful.
Who are the IET’s Community Resourcing Committee? IET 2023-08-07 | Meet the people behind the IET’s Community Resourcing Committee (CRC). Find out what they do and how they form part of IET Communities.
FIRST® LEGO® League MASTERPIECE℠ season IET 2023-08-03 | Introducing the new 2023-24 MASTERPIECE℠ season for FIRST® LEGO® League,delivered in the UK and Ireland by the Institution of Engineering and Technology.Learn about the new theme and what the teams will be required to do for each of the three age divisions:FIRST® LEGO® League Discover, for 4-6 year olds; FIRST® LEGO® League Explore, for 6-9 year olds; and FIRST® LEGO® League Challenge, for 9-16 year olds.For more information, and for the MASTERPIECE℠ training videos for each division, please visit our website: www.firstlegoleague.co.uk.
Martin Johnson discusses Continuing Professional Development IET 2023-08-01 | Martin Johnson discusses Continuing Professional Development
Peer review from the world’s power system protection experts IET 2023-07-29 | Hear from DPSP 2024 committee members, Rannveig Loken of Statnett, and Dave Hewings of Network Rail, as they explain why you should submit a paper to DPSP 2024 – the 17th International Conference on Developments in Power System Protection. Visit bit.ly/3J89oOv to submit your paper by 15 September.
Lunar Football IET 2023-07-28 | With the Women’s World Cup upon us and an upcoming Lunar mission scheduled for 2025, we’ve worked with a panel of experts to imagine what it would be like to play football on the Moon! Our experts have predicted we could be playing up there as early as 2035, and they’ve even come up with new rules to adapt the game for the harsh lunar environment.As part of the campaign we’ve tasked children with designing a football kit fit for the first Lunar football team, Moon United. The competition is open to 4 – 13 year olds until 15 September. Our Moon United competition is part of our annual Engineer a Better World campaign which aims to challenge outdated perceptions of the engineering industry and encourage more children to be excited and inspired by a potential future career in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths.To find out more, please visit: Inspiring children to discover STEM (theiet.org).
Ian Annett says goodbye to the UK Space Agency IET 2023-07-26 | Ian Annett spoke to us ahead of his stepping down from his position as Deputy Chief Executive of the UK Space Agency. We met him at the IET’s Comsatcoms and Milsatcoms conference at IET London: Savoy Place, where he gave one of the plenary talks.
Martin Johnson on becoming a Chartered Engineer IET 2023-07-18 | Martin Johnson on becoming a Chartered Engineer
Daniel Nock discusses Career Manager IET 2023-07-11 | Daniel Nock talks about the benefits of Career Manager
Daniel Nock EngTech IET 2023-07-04 | Daniel Nock EngTech talks about becoming Professionally Registered
Engineering Open House Week 2023 IET 2023-06-29 | We joined forces with companies across the UK to inspire the engineers of tomorrow for Engineering Open House Week. This year, we had 30 exciting events happening across the country – from rocket making and Dragon’s Den style workshops, to codebreaking, programming robots and immersive tech zones, there was so much on offer this year!
Reflect Business Session IET 2023-06-28 | Hosted by the IET and in partnership with RS Grassroots and AFBE, we’ll be working with inclusivity experts to help inspire and educate organisations on how to attract and retain diverse talent.
Daniel Nock on becoming an EngTech IET 2023-06-27 | Daniel Nock shares his journey on becoming an Engineering Technician (EngTech)
Applying for Professional Registration advice from Andrew Hodgson IET 2023-06-20 | Applying for Professional Registration advice from Andrew Hodgson
The IET Excellence and Innovation Awards 2023 IET 2023-06-15 | Entries for the IET Excellence and Innovation Awards 2023 are now open! Submit your work now for a chance to get the recognition you deserve! Entries are free until 16 June and the closing date for all submissions is 7 July 2023.
Andrew Hodgson talks about the benefits of Continuing Professional Development with Career Manager IET 2023-06-13 | Andrew Hodgson talks about the benefits of Continuing Professional Development with Career Manager
Andrew Hodgson talks about his Professional Registration journey IET 2023-06-06 | Andrew Hodgson talks about his Professional Registration journey
14 minutes with Carol Monaghan, MP for Glasgow North West IET 2023-06-02 | Carol Monaghan, MP for Glasgow North West and a former engineer, talks about her accidental entry into politics, why she’d love to see more people from STEM backgrounds in government, the important role parents play in encouraging their children into engineering careers, and what she’s looking forward to at ECOC 2023, where she’s the after dinner speaker.ECOC 2023 - the 49th European Conference on Optical Communication – takes place in Glasgow on 1 – 5 October 2023. You can find out more at bit.ly/3UIgMob
Andrew Hodgson tells us about his journey to become an Incorporated Engineer IET 2023-05-30 | Andrew Hodgson tells us about his journey to become an Incorporated Engineer
Live announcement of the Corrigendum to BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 IET 2023-05-15 | Mark Coles, Head of Technical Regulations at the IET and Darren Staniforth, Head of Technical Solutions at CEF announce the key changes in the Corrigendum to BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 IET Wiring Regulations and how they affect you.
Adam Wright CEng on the benefits of Career Manager IET 2023-05-14 | Adam Wright CEng on the benefits of Career Manager
Adam Wright discusses the importance of volunteering as part of CPD IET 2023-05-13 | Adam Wright discusses the importance of volunteering as part of CPD
Adam Wright discusses the importance of Professional Registration Advisors IET 2023-05-12 | Adam Wright discusses the importance of Professional Registration Advisors
Adam Wright shared his journey to becoming Professionally Registered IET 2023-05-11 | Adam Wright shared his journey to becoming Professionally Registered
Adam Wright shares his Professional Registration Journey IET 2023-05-10 | Adam Wright shares his Professional Registration Journey
Harlander Project: UKs First Fully Automated Shuttle Service on Public Roads IET 2023-05-05 | The 'Harlander Project' marks a significant milestone in the UK's transportation landscape, as it pioneers the country's first operationally-ready and commercially viable deployment of a self-driving shuttle service, operating without an on-board supervisor. This ground-breaking initiative takes place within the expansive 2,000-acre Belfast Harbour Estate, facilitating essential last-mile connectivity.In collaboration with leading industry players like BT, Horiba MIRA, Angoka, and REE, the 'Harlander' project aims to accelerate the advancement of autonomous vehicles in public transport, effectively meeting the increasing demand for efficient and sustainable transportation across the region. Leveraging the collective expertise of these partners, the project establishes a four-vehicle passenger shuttle service that operates on mixed-use public roads, seamlessly connecting the Titanic Quarter railway station to Thompson Dock in Queen's Island.The Harlander service caters to the transportation needs of residents, visitors, and employees, offering convenient access to prominent venues such as Titanic Belfast, Catalyst, and Belfast Metropolitan College. This transformative solution not only supports substantial economic growth but also aligns with the long-term strategic transport plans of Belfast Harbour, contributing to the development of Belfast's Innovation District.With a firm focus on self-driving technology and its potential, the Harlander project aims to deliver the most advanced autonomous self-driving buses in the UK. This initiative serves as a testament to the UK government's support for connected and automated mobility and showcases the nation's transportation advancements. Moreover, it fuels the ongoing public transport revolution by revolutionizing the way people commute and enhancing rural connectivity.Emphasizing road safety as a top priority, the Harlander project harnesses the potential of self-driving technology to provide efficient and reliable public transport services. It stands at the forefront of the future of public transport, propelling the UK's transportation landscape into a new era of innovation.
Dear Evil Engineer: Could I keep my video meetings on-brand with fire-breathing cobras? IET 2023-05-04 | Dear Evil Engineer: Could I keep my video meetings on-brand with fire-breathing cobras?Read more advice from the Evil Engineer in Engineering & Technology magazine: eandt.theiet.org/tags/evil-engineer
IET Peter Wells Memorial Lecture 2023: Ageing Science and Technology IET 2023-05-04 | Is it possible to live longer than 120?Is ageing another disease that can be ultimately cured? We will look at the biology of ageing and discuss what actually are age-related diseases, can lifespan be extended and are centenarians different? Additionally how can artificial intelligence create robotic and software assistants to improve the quality of life as we age and is living past 120 or even forever possible in any form?
UK government backing to trial self-driving shuttle buses in Cambridge IET 2023-05-03 | In a momentous development, the UK government is providing support for the introduction of autonomous self-driving shuttle buses to facilitate transportation in Cambridge. These self-driving electric vehicles, set to commence operation in 2024, will traverse specific routes around the city for a duration of 12 months. The project, funded with a total of £84 million from government and industry sources, aims to revolutionise public transport, improve passenger travel options (especially for non-drivers), enhance connectivity for rural communities, and mitigate road collisions caused by human error.Autonomous Self-Driving Buses in Cambridge: Enhancing Public Transport with Government SupportResidents and visitors of Cambridge will soon have the opportunity to experience a ride in these self-driving shuttle buses, thanks to a pilot initiative that secured a share of £84 million in combined government and industry support for self-driving transport technology. The government's contribution of £42 million is matched by an additional £42 million from industry stakeholders.Overseen by the Greater Cambridge Partnership and supported by the digital connectivity programme Connecting Cambridgeshire, the Cambridge Project Connector will introduce an on-demand autonomous self-driving shuttle service. This service will operate within Cambridge University's West Cambridge Campus and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, complementing existing transportation options within the city. The vehicles, which will first hit the roads in early 2024, will initially have safety drivers on board as a precautionary measure. However, the long-term plan entails operating the shuttles without safety drivers, relying instead on remote monitoring. The government has allocated £8.7 million to the project, which has been matched by industry, resulting in a total budget of £17.4 million.This ground-breaking endeavour stands among seven successful projects across the UK, representing the most advanced commercial autonomous self-driving passenger and freight operations globally. The grants awarded, part of the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles' Connected and Automated Mobility programme, serve to empower British companies to capitalise on early opportunities, transforming experimental projects into market-ready solutions.In addition to the Cambridge initiative, nearly £600,000 has been allocated for feasibility studies exploring how self-driving technology can enhance public transport in four other regions of the UK. These studies will investigate potential routes where automated vehicles could operate independently of regular traffic, thereby alleviating congestion. The designated areas for these studies include the A414 in Hertfordshire and Essex, Birmingham and Solihull, Milton Keynes, and eastern Cambridge. Within the Cambridge project, the Greater Cambridge Partnership team will collaborate with Arup and Costain, a construction engineering company, to examine how a proposed corridor can facilitate connections between new developments in eastern Cambridge and the railway network at Cambridge Station.The introduction of autonomous self-driving vehicles holds the potential to transform public transport and passenger travel, particularly benefiting those who do not drive, while fostering improved connectivity for rural communities and reducing road accidents caused by human error. Forecasts indicate that by 2035, 40% of new car sales in the UK will possess self-driving capabilities. The connected and automated mobility market is projected to be valued at £41.7 billion, making a significant contribution to the UK economy and creating approximately 40,000 skilled jobs in connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology.Recognising the importance of safety, the government is committed to enacting legislation that enables the safe and timely integration of self-driving vehicles on UK roads. To achieve this, a proposed "safety ambition" mandates self-driving vehicles to demonstrate an equivalent level of safety to that of a competent and vigilant human driver. These vehicles must meet specific standards to be authorised for autonomous operation throughout their lifespan. Entities overseeing self-driving vehicles may face penalties if they fail to uphold these standards.
14 minutes with Colin Lees, Chief Technology and Information Officer, Openreach IET 2023-04-26 | We met Colin Lees, Chief Technology and Information Officer of Openreach, ahead of his plenary talk at ECOC 2023 – the 49th European Conference on Optical Communication. Hear about why he thinks that the introduction of fibre is the biggest game-changer in technology right now, and how it will allow new services to be rolled out – such as 8K television or 4K online gaming.ECOC 2023 takes place in Glasgow on 1 – 5 October 2023. You can find out more at bit.ly/3UIgMob
Revolutionising Electric Vehicles: Inside TI Fluid Systems Cutting-Edge Innovation Center IET 2023-04-26 | In this video, we will take a tour of the TI Fluid Systems E-Mobility Innovation Center (e-MIC) in Rastatt, Germany. Discover how this facility is helping to shape the future of electric vehicles with its collaborative environment and cutting-edge 3D simulation technology.The TI Fluid Systems E-Mobility Innovation Center (e-MIC) in Rastatt, Germany is part of TI Fluid Systems' "Take The Turn" strategy, which aims to enhance its capacity and capabilities to deliver flexible, energy-efficient systems for electric vehicles.The e-MIC features a collaborative environment that combines six core competencies: virtual engineering, design, processing, prototyping, product testing, and vehicle testing. This enables TI Fluid Systems' engineers to design, develop, and simulate thermal management systems and components for electric vehicles all under one roof. The goal is to streamline product development cycles and bring new products to market faster, helping customers navigate the complex transition to electric vehicles.The centerpiece of the facility is a high-resolution LED screen for 3D simulation. Measuring 9 meters x 2.5 meters, the 9-megapixel panel enables engineers to display, analyze, and redesign 3D models of thermal systems and components within a full electric vehicle architecture, in a simulated environment.Overall, the TI Fluid Systems E-Mobility Innovation Center is an impressive facility that has the potential to play a significant role in shaping the future of electric vehicles.
FIRST LEGO League Great Britain National Final – 2022 - 2023 Season IET 2023-04-22 | Watch all the action unfold throughout the day at the FIRST LEGO League Great Britain National Final, held in Harrogate! The stakes are high with 70 of the best teams from England, Scotland and Wales battling to be crowned Champion in this incredible Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) programme, delivered in the UK and Ireland by the IET.00:00 - Countdown11:03 - Opening Ceremony46:45 - Live from StudioRobot Games, Round 11:03:00 - Reading Blue Coat Team 1 - Reading Blue Coat School1:07:51 - Team CERC Innovators - Cambourne Electronics and Robotics Club1:13:07 - Westonbot Voyagers - Westonbirt School1:19:53 - Superpowered Superstars - George Romney Junior School1:26:45 - The Mini-Plumbers - South View Community Primary School1:32:01 - AquaDucks - Deepings School1:39:03 - Longthorpe Legends - Longthorpe Primary School1:43:02 - The Penpol Pumpkins - Penpol School1:48:37 - The STEMners - Fettes College1:53:54 - Electric 8 - Cullercoats Primary school1:57:51 - Ambitious Acorns - Derwendeg Primary2:01:49 - Harton Primary Puzzlers - Harton Primary School2:06:54 - Break2:28:58 - Robot Games, Round 22:28:53 - Tech HEds - Tech HEds2:33:28 - Razor Sharp Minds - Reigate St Mary's School2:38:05 - STEM Marshmallows - Aberdour School2:43:48 - VoidTech - Dunblane High School 2:49:44 - Thomas Telford - Thomas Telford School2:54:17 - United Energy - Fridaskolan Trollhättan, Sweden2:58:27 - Solar Savers - Truro High School3:05:24 - ReCharged Raptors - ELF_INSPIRE3:10:11 - End_Tec - Endon High School3:17:59 - SUSTAINABLE 7 - St Benet's RC Primary School3:22:20 - Towerbank Primary - Towerbank Primary School3:27:39 - The Energy Eagles - Alsager School3:32:55 - Break4:01:42 - Robot Games, Round 34:04:39 - Exploding Ketchup - Wilson's School4:09:08 - FrancoDroid - Liceu Franco Brasileiro 4:14:44 - Lego Mogs - Ysgol Morgan Llwyd4:22:57 - Rochin' Robotics - St Roch’s Secondary4:30:04 - Team CERC Activators - Cambourne Electronics and Robotics Club4:36:15 - SESI SENAI ROBOBEN - UNIDADE INTEGRADA SESI SENAI CARLOS GUIDO FERRARIO LOBO4:40:04 - Energy Animals - ELFINSPIRE4:45:10 - INOV8 - Home Team 4:53:13 - The Incredilegos - Bradford Grammar School4:59:22 - RealTechBot - Out of School5:04:37 - Elizabrick - Tweedmouth Community Middle School5:09:17 - Bricking it! - Quest Home Ed Group5:14:58 - Break5:33:18 - Robot Games, Knockout Competition match-up announcements 5:39:11 Top 12 - The Incredilegos - Bradford Grammar School5:46:27 - Interview with FLL allumni5:54:20 - Top 8 announcements6:00:52 - Top 8 - The Incredilegos - Bradford Grammar School6:07:29 - Top 4 Announcements 6:14:06 - Top 4 - RealTechBot - Out of School6:20:10 - Top 2 Announcement6:23:54 - Thomas Telford - Thomas Telford School6:26:44 - Raffle6:29:42 - Break6:42:58 - Day Highlights6:54:12 Awards Ceremony
Is this the most evil engineer in the world? IET 2023-04-14 | The Evil Engineer revels in sharing their Evil expertise with the villainous community.In this podcast series the evil engineer answers readers letters and although they are incredibly busy with their Evil Engineering obligations, the Evil Engineer has recognised the importance of sharing their Evil expertise with the villainous community. Whether the questions pertain to incendiary seagulls or plunging the earth into eternal darkness, the Evil Engineer will deliver informed advice on your most evil ambitions.Read more advice from the Evil Engineer in Engineering & Technology magazine: eandt.theiet.org/tags/evil-engineer
Creating Great British Railways IET 2023-04-13 | Ambitious changes are coming to Britain’s railways, to help solve today's challenges and make rail simpler and better for years to come. In this session, you can catch up on the latest developments with regards to rail reform and the work underway to create Great British Railways.Rufus Boyd (GBRTT) will outline how GBR will give clear, long-term direction and join up decision making across the rail system. He will focus on implications for whole system thinking in incentives and service contracts, the crucial role of the supply chain in innovation and delivery,as well as the ever thorny issue of how to manage Research Development and Innovation.
FIRST LEGO League All-Ireland National Final – all-day live-stream IET 2023-03-25 | Watch all the action unfold throughout the day at the FIRST LEGO League All-Ireland National Final, held in Dublin! The stakes are high with 24 of the best teams from Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland battling to be crowned Champion in this incredible Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) programme, delivered in the UK and Ireland by the IET and Learnit.00:00 - Countdown09:24 - Opening CermoneyRobot Games, Round 152:53 - LEGO SETSS - Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School & TTS - The Teresian School57:55 - Powered Pitch Pros - St Colmans National school & Mounthawk Masterminds - Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk 1:02:58 -The Giants - Sacred Heart School Tullamore & LEGO Legends - Terence Mac Swiney CC1:08:02 - Dr Jekat - Foroige West Iveragh UBU & SMARTlab Skelligs1:12:28 - The Cool Brickz - Bronte Primary School & Steminists - Manor House School1:17:28 - SHC Savers - Sacred Heart College & LEGO Legion - Colaiste Iosagain1:22:33 - Blarney Blockbusters - Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal & Watt-de-Mata - Coláíste Daibhéid1:32:42 - The Treehouse Gang - The Treehouse Gang & Robotanists - St Andrews College1:37:50 - LEGO LADS - Loreto Abbey Dalkey & Fusioneers - North Longford Senior branch Irish Girl Guides 1:42:31 - Scoil Treasa Naofa - Scoil Treasa Naofa & Corncrakes - Presentation Secondary School Warrenmount1:47:28 - SWARM - Irish Girl Guides Macalla Trim & Beech Hill College - Beech Hill College1:52:12 - Eco Energy Engineers - Ballymena Academy & Spaceoddities - St Andrews College1:59:08 - Scoreboard update2:02:27 - BreakRobot Games, Round 22:23:20 - Robotanists - St Andrews College & Blarney Blockbusters - Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal2:30:06 - The Treehouse Gang - The Treehouse Gang & Watt-de-Mata - Coláíste Daibhéid2:34:06 - Fusioneers - North Longford Senior branch Irish Girl Guides & Powered Pitch Pros - St Colmans National school2:38:49 - Scoil Treasa Naofa - Scoil Treasa Naofa &- TTS - The Teresian School2:42:46 - Beech Hill College - Beech Hill College & LEGO SETSS - Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School 2:50:48 - Corncrakes - Presentation Secondary School Warrenmount & LEGO LADS - Loreto Abbey Dalkey2:55:03 - SWARM - Irish Girl Guides Macalla Trim & Spaceoddities - St Andrews College3:00:12 - Mounthawk Masterminds - Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk & Eco Energy Engineers - Ballymena Academy 3:05:34 - Steminists - Manor House School & The Giants - Sacred Heart School Tullamore3:12:13 - SHC Savers - Sacred Heart College & The Cool Brickz - Bronte Primary School3:20:22 - LEGO Legion - Colaiste Iosagain & LEGO Legends - Terence Mac Swiney CC3:24:48 - Dr Jekat - Foroige West Iveragh UBU & SMARTlab Skelligs3:30:18 - Scoreboard update3:33:44 - BreakRobot Games, Round 34:08:10 - Mounthawk Masterminds - Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk & LEGO SETSS - Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School 4:13:25 - Spaceoddities - St Andrews College & Scoil Treasa Naofa - Scoil Treasa Naofa4:17:42 - TTS - The Teresian School & LEGO Legion - Colaiste Iosagain4:25:11 - LEGO Legends - Terence Mac Swiney CC & Steminists - Manor House School4:29:20 - SWARM - Irish Girl Guides Macalla Trim & The Giants - Sacred Heart School Tullamore4:35:23 - Watt-de-Mata - Coláíste Daibhéid & Beech Hill College - Beech Hill College4:40:47 - Dr Jekat - Foroige West Iveragh UBU & SMARTlab Skelligs4:46:32 - The Treehouse Gang - The Treehouse Gang & Blarney Blockbusters - Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal4:51:40 - SHC Savers - Sacred Heart College & Robotanists - St Andrews College4:57:22 - LEGO LADS - Loreto Abbey Dalkey & Powered Pitch Pros - St Colmans National school5:02:37 - The Cool Brickz - Bronte Primary School & Fusioneers - North Longford Senior branch Irish Girl Guides5:08:20 - Eco Energy Engineers - Ballymena Academy & Corncrakes - Presentation Secondary School Warrenmount5:14:22 - Scoreboard update5:27:33 - BreakRobot Game Knockouts5:34:29 - Knockouts Heat 1SWARM - Irish Girl Guides Macalla TrimLEGO LADS - Loreto Abbey Dalkey & Powered Pitch Pros - St Colmans National schoolThe Cool Brickz - Bronte Primary School Dr Jekat - Foroige West Iveragh UBU & SMARTlab Skelligs5:41:28 - Knockouts Heat 2Watt-de-Mata - Coláíste DaibhéidThe Treehouse Gang - The Treehouse GangMounthawk Masterminds - Mercy Secondary School MounthawkLEGO SETSS - Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School5:50:47 - Knockout rematch due to tiesSWARM - Irish Girl Guides Macalla Trim vs LEGO LADS - Loreto Abbey Dalkey & Powered Pitch Pros - St Colmans National schoolMounthawk Masterminds - Mercy Secondary School Mounthawk vs LEGO SETSS - Stepaside Educate Together Secondary School5:59:29 - Knockout Semi FinalsWatt-de-Mata vs Dr Jekat SWARM vs Mounthawk Masterminds6:09:25 - Mounthawk Masterminds vs Dr Jekat6:15:00 - Break6:29:54 - Highlights6:38:47 - Award Ceremony
Government backs £17.4m self-driving vehicle trial in Cambridge | Cambridge Connector IET 2023-03-23 | The Cambridge Connector will trial a mixed fleet of up to 13 self-driving vehicles providing passenger services around the Cambridge Biomedical and the University’s West Cambridge campus sites leveraging a private 5G network to help ensure continuity of service. The Greater Cambridge region has achieved growth and success on an international scale, but high commuter demand has led to issues of congestion and poor air quality. As Cambridge continues to be one of the fastest growing cities in the UK these issues are getting worse.Reduction in private car use is seen as critical in addressing these issues. To achieve this the Greater Cambridge Partnership and partner Cambridgeshire County Council are looking at how technologies such as autonomous vehicles can support public transport networks.The Cambridge Connector project will undertake an at-scale trial of on-demand self-driving vehicles, with up to 13 electric vehicles providing passenger services that integrate with existing public transport in Cambridge.Services will operate on two sites: The University of Cambridge’s West Cambridge Campus and the Cambridge Biomedical Campus. The 12-month trial will be undertaken in a phased manner supported by thousands of simulated scenarios. The self-driving vehicles will use a 5G connected Remote Monitoring and Tele-Operation service to support autonomous operation and enable a cost-effective deployment.Key to the project is engagement with Stagecoach: providing a self-driving service run by an existing local operator, including its staff and management, ticketing, and payment mechanisms.£8.7 million has been awarded by government, matched by industry to a total £17.4 million. The Cambridge project will pilot on-demand self-driving vehicles. The lead partner Greater Cambridge Partnership is the local delivery body for a City Deal with central government, and working in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council, Cambridge City Council, South Cambridgeshire District Council and University of Cambridge.Project partners include: dRisk, Stagecoach East, IPG Automotive UK, Conigital Ltd and Gamma Energy as well as the Greater Cambridge Partnership.
Government Backs Self-Driving Shuttles Rollout In Sunderland IET 2023-03-18 | The Sunderland Advanced Mobility Shuttle project will trial three self-driving zero emission Aurrigo Auto-Shuttles, which will transport passengers on public roads between Sunderland Interchange, the Sunderland Royal Hospital, and the University of Sunderland City Campus. Whilst safety drivers will always be onboard, the project will develop and demonstrate a cyber secure remote supervision protocol, an important step towards commercial deployment. The project has been awarded £3m by the government, matched by industry to a total £6 million and is led by Sunderland City Council in partnership with Aurrigo, Stagecoach, ANGOKA Ltd, Newcastle University, Swansea University, and BAI Communications. This project will research, build, trial and evaluate the deployment of a highly automated, remotely supervised, zero-emission passenger mobility service in the City of Sunderland. This will increase connectivity between a key transport interchange (bus, rail and metro) and two high-volume destinations: the University of Sunderland City Campus and Sunderland Royal Hospital.The government is awarding almost £42 million to 7 projects through the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) Commercialising Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) competition. Industry consortia will match the public grant to around £84 million and will be expected to demonstrate a sustainable commercial service by 2025. The grants, part of the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Connected and Automated Mobility programme, will help British companies seize early opportunities to develop experimental projects into offerings ready for the market. Project partners include: Stagecoach North East, ANGOKA Ltd, Aurrigo (Richmond Design and Marketing Ltd), Newcastle University, Swansea University, and BAI Communications
HVS to develop world-first self-driving hydrogen HGV with share of £6.6m funding IET 2023-03-17 | Hub2Hub, the consortium led by UK-based hydrogen-powered commercial vehicle innovator Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), has been awarded a share of £6.6 million to develop a world-first, autonomous zero-emission HGV for the UK market.This government funded project will deliver an all-new autonomous zero-emission HGV tractor unit for the UK market, enabling significant efficiency and operational cost savings for logistics operators. This deployment will demonstrate this service for leading retailer to elevate public perception and develop new business models.The project is one of seven successful projects from around the UK, and forms the most advanced set of commercial, self-driving passenger and freight operations anywhere in the world.The grants, part of the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Connected and Automated Mobility programme, will help British companies seize early opportunities to develop experimental projects into offerings ready for the market.The Hub2Hub consortium is playing a significant role in supporting both goals with HVS’ ground-breaking emission-free hydrogen-electric HGV, to deliver an all-new autonomous zero-emission HGV tractor unit for the UK market.HVS’ innovative HGV will decarbonise one of the biggest polluting sectors on our roads, working in partnership with Fusion Processing Ltd to expediate the development of Hub to Hub autonomous driving technology with Fusion’s automated drive systems, delivering never-seen-before levels of efficiency and operational cost savings for logistics operators, as well as providing new employment opportunities.The deployment trial of the autonomous HGV, planned for September 2024, will demonstrate this service for a leading retailer to elevate public perception, showcasing the potential autonomy can deliver thanks to increased safety and fuel savings, and develop new business models.
UK government backing helps launch world first self-driving bus | CAVForth2 IET 2023-03-16 | Passengers will be boarding the world’s first fully sized, self-driving bus service in Edinburgh from the Spring, after it was awarded a share of £81 million in joint UK government and industry support for self-driving transport technology.This project will see Stagecoach, the UK’s largest bus operator, extend the route of the existing CAVForth autonomous bus service, from Edinburgh Park station to Dunfermline city centre. The extended route capability will come from an upgraded version of the CAVStar® ADS (Automated Drive System) that will be developed by Fusion Processing Ltd during the project. CAVForth2 will also utilise an autonomous version of the new Enviro100AEV electric bus from Alexander Dennis. The project is one of seven successful projects from around the UK, and forms the most advanced set of commercial, self-driving passenger and freight operations anywhere in the world.The grants, part of the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Connected and Automated Mobility programme, will help British companies seize early opportunities to develop experimental projects into offerings ready for the market.CAVForth II – Fusion Processing - £10.4 million to launch the world’s first operational, full-sized, self-driving bus service, in Edinburgh, with Stagecoach and Alexander DennisSelf-driving vehicles could revolutionise public transport and passenger travel, especially for those who don’t drive, better connect rural communities and reduce road collisions caused by human error. Forecasts predict that by 2035, 40% of new UK car sales will have self-driving capabilities, with a total market value for connected and automated mobility worth £41.7 billion to the UK. This could create nearly 40,000 skilled jobs in connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology.£5.2 million awarded by government, matched by industry to a total £10.4 million. This project will allow Stagecoach to launch what is believed to be the world’s most complex full-sized automated bus service, running along a 14 mile route, and building on a pilot project that is nearing completion. This project will test and refine the commercial service model, from the current ‘Captained’ service, with a staff member onboard, to future deployments with smaller vehicles which could operate with no staff on board.Project partners include: Stagecoach Group, Alexander Dennis Limited, University of the West of England, and Edinburgh Napier University.Tags: CCAV, CAV, world first self-driving bus, self-driving bus, CAVForth, iet, transport, Zenzic, Stagecoach
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