It’s a technology worthy of the best science-fiction films that has been implemented in Ireland. Since May 8, a strange and fascinating digital portal has been installed in Dublin and New York: it allows the inhabitants of both cities to see each other in real time, via sophisticated cameras. A way to build a digital bridge between Dublin and New York, despite the Atlantic Ocean!
Dublin, city of the future? So it would seem, ever since a strange round portal was installed on O’Connell Street, the Irish capital’s main avenue. Located just a few meters from the General Post Office (Ireland’s famous central post office), the portal lets you observe what’s going on in New York, and more specifically in the Flatiron South Public Plaza.
People from both towns who pass by the gate are sure to stop and smile, wave, dance or joke with their cross-Atlantic contacts.
Some Dubliners were quick to pass on their phone numbers to New York passers-by to facilitate contact!
A brilliant way to link New York and Dublin in real time, and to offer a 100% human experience, supported by technology!
THE PORTAL: a visual bridge connecting New York City to Dublin
A public technology sculpture known as The Portal was unveiled this morning in New York City’s ’s Flatiron neighborhood. The sculpture has a real-time, visual live stream connecting New York City to Dublin, Ireland. pic.twitter.com/ATNBq63QeC
— Noel Y. Calingasan • NYC (@nyclovesnyc) May 8, 2024
To achieve this, Dublin and New York turned to visionary Lithuanian entrepreneur Benediktas Gylys, who was behind the design and development of the portal. The underlying software technology is supplied by Video Window, a British company specializing in the development of videoconferencing software and hardware.
Structurally, the portal weighs 3.5 tonnes and takes the form of a giant circle, housing a high-resolution screen. A high-speed connection has been set up to facilitate communication… However, the portals do not incorporate sound: you can only see yourself!
The connection between Dublin and New York via these portals will last until next autumn.
Both cities plan to organize dedicated events throughout this period.
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