AN IRISH business start-up co-founded by a Limerick man, who are using artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce accidents and make workplaces safer, say Limerick is one of the best places in the country for producing software engineers. Protex AI, co-founded by Limerick man Ciarán O’Mara alongside Dan Hobbs, monitor CCTV systems and study human behaviours to identify dangers before a potential workplace accident occurs. “I think when people think of AI, especially our clients, they think of The Terminator – like something is going to come and take our jobs,” Dan quipped. Co-founder of Protex AI, Ciarán O’Mara, attended secondary school at Castletroy College, before obtaining a degree in Electronic and Computer Engineering from the University of Limerick, followed by a PhD in Computer Vision Privacy. So it could’ve been stopped, and that’s where we came in.”Despite only starting the company in 2021, Protex AI have already raised $18million (€16.5m) and work with companies like Tesla, Amazon, and Marks & Spencer.

Source: Forbes July 15, 2023 18:04 UTC