The Intelligent Systems Research Centre (ISRC) at Ulster University
ISRC - exceptional research environment that is home to cutting-edge research facilities.
- Northern Ireland Functional Brain Mapping facility
- Spatial Computing & Neurotechnology Innovation Hub
- Brain-Computer Interface (BCI)
- Cognitive Robotics Laboratory
- The NI-HPC Centre - High Performance Computing (HPC) facility
Our REF2021 score is testament to a distinguished history of world-changing research in AI. Each of our research teams push the boundaries in AI using cutting edge techniques to addresses foundational questions as well as steering society in the adoption and adaption of new technologies.
Stakeholder Engagement: -With our already close industry partnerships and established world research pedigree, we attract strong Central and local Government investments.
- City Deals is a £39m central government research-led, industry-facing investment that will establish a new purpose-built facility at Ulster University Derry~Londonderry Campus. The facility will be home to the Cognitive Analytics Research Laboratory (CARL) and the Centre for Industrial Digitalisation and Robotics Automation (CIDRA). CARL and CIDRA will drive multi-disciplinary innovation that underpins the translation of leading-edge AI research to real world application.
The ISRC supports the manufacturing sector through
- UK Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) – a 53.8M project that supports small and medium-sized manufacturers to become more competitive by harnessing the power of data.
- Smart Nano NI - a 63.9M project that supports the development of new nano manufacturing technologies aimed at accelerating developments in photonics.
- Hartree NI - a 1.5M project aimed at improving the competitiveness and growth of local industry through the adoption of digital technologies.
- Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC) - a 16.3 M investment focused on increasing business awareness and adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to boost competitiveness and productivity across all industries including logistics, finance, life-sciences, manufacturing and Agri-Tech