2. iLab structure
IBBT
iLab
Research groups
Technical test center
iLab
Usability lab forum
Open innovation centre Research projects
Support for basic research
iLab doesn’t disturb the market (commercial tests)
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9. iLab open innovation centre (1/3)
Why support and take part in Open Innovation?
Open Innovation
Shorter time-to-market for more ideas
Using the innovative capabilities at the edges of the value chain: non-ICT companies,
SMEs, semi-professionals, consumers, policy makers
Systemic Failure in ICT Innovation
Too little or too much interaction, danger of lock-in
Early intervention in innovation process required
Involving Policy Makers
Societal innovation
Constructive Technology Assessment
Involving Companies and Public Organisations
Demonstrate advantages of open and multi-stakeholder
process
Experiment with new business / PPP models in trusted
context
Involving End Users
End users domesticate new technologies
End users create new value and adopt new roles
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10. iLab open innovation centre (2/3)
What is the iLab open innovation centre?
The IBBT lab for policy and strategy research and experimentation
Important Policy and Strategy Issues
Stimulating open innovation
Building strong partnerships and networks
Reaping rewards from Web 2.0 innovations
Closing the digital divide
Safeguarding privacy and trust
Methods
Experimental, multi-stakeholder analysis and co-design with policy and
business partners
Use of various simulation tools and Living Lab settings, including a
wireless broadband campus network in Brussels
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11. iLab open innovation centre (3/3)
National and international dimension
Expertise in national and international projects
Policy impact of ICT innovations
Foresight for policy and strategy
Open innovation business models
Living Lab experimentation
European Network of Living Labs
Established November 2006 in Helsinki, Finland
20 Members selected as forerunners of European Living Labs
Open Innovation Centre selected as member of first wave of
European Living Labs
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13. Advantages of lab testing
Easier for products in development
Video-recordings improve analysis
Usability expert takes notes without disturbing the user
Other people can follow and comment the test without
disturbing the user
Possibility for extension with extra equipment
Validation test
Comparing test
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14. Disadvantages of lab testing
Test user intimidated by environment
Distance between usability expert and user
In-house usability lab kan leiden tot sociaal wenselijke
antwoorden-> goeie vertaling gewenst ;-)
Cost and maintenance of equipment
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15. Stationary usability lab
Observation and control room
separated by view-through mirror and
cameras
Evaluation software “Noldus The
Observer”
Controlled environment
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