In CCF, selected parts of cities or entire cities will be presented by physical or otherwise mediated models. Above them, using modern visualization tools linked to simulation models, their virtual twins will be created. Data obtained from different sensory networks located in the real world are placed both in the physical model and in the virtual twin. Here, the data will be analyzed and, based on the results, the desired changes will be made. These changes can then be applied at the actual investigated sites. With twin models, it will be possible to simulate and virtualize new solutions and apply them to real world city development. The digital models and on-going processes at sites are visualized using mixed virtual reality.
A prerequisite for the implementation of a high-quality virtual testbed is a network of unique partner entities located anywhere in the world, able to fulfill the role of a collaborative partner and supplier of the necessary functional parts and data inputs to the selected part of the virtual twin. One of CCF's goals is to find those entities that have already applied individual smart solutions or are currently implementing them, and are willing to share their knowledge and data.
Gradually, an experimental laboratory will be built in which we would present products, technologies, solutions and theoretical research to the broad and professional public on neutral academic ground. At the same time it will offer the professional capacities of CIIRC’s and CTU’s individual departments to solve different tasks and to connect commercial and academic world. CCF will fulfill the role of a platform that will allow the partners to interconnect with each other, serving primarily students, academics, researchers and other experts. The aim of CCF is the gradual professional growth of this "city lab" with the ambition to become a full independent CIIRC unit (by 2020).
CCF's main partners are ICT Operator, Cisco (in conjunction with Simac and Alef), Siemens and Vodafone.
