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Cities Unlocked

Be inspired

We estimate that 4 million people will be living with sight loss in the UK by 2050. We need to better understand the problem from the individuals' perspective and identify integrated solutions to make cities enjoyable for everyone.

Challenge

Watch our short films and find out more about the everyday challenges of people with sight loss and the remarkable ways which they are forced to overcome them.

Demonstrator

Discover how we developed, trialled and tested our 3D soundscape technology on a route from Reading to London.

Opportunities

Learn about the emerging opportunities for city planners, architects, technologists and policy makers the world over.

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Topics: Explore, Interact, Move
Research state: Opportunity

Visioning workshop, opportunity: Street Furniture

Existing street furniture and amenities can be a hindrance to the blind and partially sighted. Shared spaces and open streets can disrupt…

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Topics: Hear, Interact
Research state: Opportunity

Horizon scan, innovation. Studio weave lullaby factory radio frequency installation

Lullaby Factory was set up at Great Ormond Street Hospital to create a calming environment for patients. It is an art installation that…

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Topics: Interact, Touch
Research state: Opportunity

Visioning workshop, opportunity theme: Wearables

The commercial potential of this space will drive developer innovation, producing cheaper and more powerful devices that people can use to…

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Topics: Interact
Research state: Opportunity

Horizon scan, innovation. Ataturk obstacle-free airport

Ataturk Airport, managed and operated by TAV Istanbul, received the “Obstacle-Free Airport” Certificate for its extensive work…

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Topics: Hear, Interact
Research state: Opportunity

Horizon scan, innovation. Sound producing piano staircase

The piano staircase is an interactive landscape that was implemented to encourage people to use the stairs instead of the lift and the…

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Topics: Hear, Interact, See
Research state: Opportunity

Horizon scan, innovation. Dune 4.2 reactive light landscape

Dune 4.2 is a permanent public installation that is 60 meters long. The installation is made up of fibres which react to people’s…

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Topics: Interact
Research state: Opportunity

Horizon scan, innovation. Timebanking exchange of time and services

Timebanking is an exchange ‘currency’. People ‘deposit’ their time such as an hour spent helping and supporting…

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