An interesting article about Mario has been published in the weekly briefing section of an online platform called Apolitical. Apolitical is an international platform which works towards connecting and promoting the best people and ideas in public service and that showcases the best innovative public partnerships around the world. It is aimed at solving the complex challenges facing our societies.
They syndicate their media through publications including The World Economic Forum, the Huffington Post, and Fast Company. They are supported by the EU, and their partners include the UK Cabinet Office, Chatham House, the UAE Crown Prince Court and the Open Data Institute and the Wilson Women in Public Service Project.
MARIO, NUIG is forming collaboration with St. Brendan’s Community Nursing Unit, Loughrea to host a craft day like no other. All are invited to attend the event at St. Brendan’s Community Nursing Unit, Loughrea; Sunday, December 4th at 11 am. The event aims to provide insight to all about residential care and the most cutting edge advancements that are currently underway here in Ireland. All will have the opportunity to meet with MARIO the companion robot and explore some of his features in a safe environment.
This Tuesday (November 29th) MARIO, NUIG and Sacred Heart Hospital and Care Home are hosting an open day like no other with special guests from Roscommon Community College. Transition Year students from Roscommon Community College and, visitors and family members of residents are all welcome to attend the event form 12 pm - 2 pm at Sacred Heart Hospital and Care Home in Roscommon.
We would like to invite you for the 1st Webinar on Companion Robots sponsored by the MARIO EU Project (http://mario-project.eu/). Details are provided below:
Title: What do you think people with dementia want from companion robots? Sharing findings from the MARIO Project
Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco, archbishop of Genoa and president of the Italian Episcopal Conference, was in San Giovanni Rotondo on 23th September for Saint Pio's feast day.