Dancing robots and electrifying exhibits at the Ploughing in Tullamore
Among the highlights is an electrical energy exhibit demonstrating some of the innovations powering a more sustainable future. In this hands-on showcase, visitors can crank up a generator, design their own wind turbine, and discover how electricity connects to the grid
Engineers Ireland, the national representative body for the engineering profession in Ireland, is inviting visitors to marvel at a humanoid robot, discover how electricity is created, snap a thermal selfie, meet a robot dog, and explore a range of exciting technologies at next week’s National Ploughing Championships.
Taking place from 15 to 17 September in Screggan, the hands-on Engineers Ireland’s exhibition, at Block 4, Row 8, Stand 155, will be packed with activities designed to spark imaginations and inspire the next generation of problem solvers.
The exhibition, entitled ‘Engineering the Future’, will showcase how engineering is shaping modern life, from robotics and renewable energy to sustainable solutions, while highlighting the breadth of the engineering profession and the diverse career paths it offers.
Bionic Buddies
Play fetch with Phi-Do, the Engineers Ireland robot dog, and dance with Harvey, the humanoid robot! Programmed by the COMAND Technology Gateway at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology at Technological University of the Shannon, Harvey is equipped with advanced sensors and artificial intelligence. He can walk, dance, and even put on a martial arts display. This showcase demonstrates how robotics engineering is about enabling greater human-robot collaboration in everyday environments.
It’s Electric!
Among the highlights is an electrical energy exhibit demonstrating some of the innovations powering a more sustainable future. In this hands-on showcase, visitors can crank up a generator, design their own wind turbine, and discover how electricity connects to the grid.
Nature Engineers
Sustainability is top of the agenda in the Nature Engineers exhibit where visitors can design systems that help protect their community from flooding. Introduced by STEPS, Engineers Ireland education outreach programme, this attraction highlights the crucial role engineering plays in creating more sustainable communities.
Become a human heat map!
Our thermal camera reveals the invisible world of infrared energy. Find out why your face is warm, your clothes are cool and snap an unforgettable thermal selfie!
Meet Mark the Science Guy
Science TV presenter, Mark the Science Guy, will be hosting competitions every day with great prizes like drones, tech tools, and engineering kits up for grabs. Don’t miss your chance to walk away with some fantastic prizes.
Commenting on Engineers Ireland’s participation in this year’s National Ploughing Championships, Áine Myler, Director General of Engineers Ireland, said: “The Ploughing is a celebration of Irish innovation, ingenuity, and community spirit. It’s the perfect place to showcase the incredible impact engineers have on the world around us, from autonomous farm machinery to clean energy technologies.
“Through interactive exhibits and hands-on experiences, we want visitors of all ages to experience the thrill of engineering first-hand, whether it’s dancing with a robot, designing a wind turbine, or dreaming up flood prevention schemes. We want to show that engineering isn’t just a career, it’s a way to shape the future.”
Engineers Ireland’s exhibition promises to be a must-see attraction for anyone interested in new technology, the future of engineering, and the diverse career opportunities it offers.
Come and explore the world of engineering with us at the National Ploughing Championships, Tuesday 15 to Thursday 17 September, Screggan.