The aim of the project is to build new ubi infrastructure, such as large displays, sensor networks and software related to them, in downtown Oulu and to bring modern technology closer to everyman. With the help of sensors and large public displays, new kinds of innovative multimodal user interfaces that compose e.g. of a mobile device, web, different kinds of sensors and a large public displays, can be executed. Sensors enable the collection of different kind of information and various interaction models with the virtual world and intelligent environment. The infrastructure enables the development of innovative applications and services and strengthens the R&D resources and competitiveness of the Oulu region. UbiCity is part of a broader UBI program that aims to concretely enhance the utilization of ubiquitous computing and the services and applications based on it in information society. The UbiCity project provides the infrastructure and this infrastructure is used as a testbed for the new applications and technologies developed in the UbiLife project.
 

Financiers

European Regional Development Fund
City of Oulu
State Provincial Office of Oulu

Director of the Program

Professor Timo Ojala

Program Manager

Marika Leskelä