- Singapore Institute of Technology launches the Living Lab Network (LLN) at its Punggol Campus, integrating 20,000+ IoT sensors for real-time applied learning.
- Co-developed with industry giants like SP Group and ENGIE, the LLN enables hands-on student engagement with energy systems, smart buildings, and cybersecurity simulations.
- LLN serves as a plug-and-play testbed for partners like NEC and Hitachi, accelerating innovation and positioning SIT as a key player in Singapore’s tech ecosystem.
The Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) has introduced its Living Lab Network (LLN), an innovative campus-wide effort that combines education, research, and industry partnerships. Located at SIT's Punggol Campus, the LLN synthesizes real-time operational systems within the learning environment to create a seamless integration of applied learning and innovation.
At the heart of the effort is the deployment of over 20,000 Internet-of-Things (IoT) sensors across major campus infrastructure points. These sensors record real-time data from various systems, giving students, teachers, and industry partners novel insights into operating environments and facilitating experiential learning opportunities.
At the core of the LLN are a number of sophisticated infrastructure systems co-developed with industry partners. They feature the Integrated Building Management System, a Multi-Energy Micro-Grid co-developed with SP Group, and a District Cooling System co-developed with ENGIE. These elements collaborate to enable live experimentation and engagement with transformative technologies like digital twinning, energy optimisation, smart building systems, and operational cybersecurity. For students, this setup provides experiential exposure to the real-time operation of smart technologies, allowing them to gain real-world knowledge in congruence with industry requirements.
One of the most notable aspects of the LLN is its ability to facilitate enhanced cybersecurity education. The system supports simulations which replicate actual cyber threats, such as malware epidemics and assaults on critical infrastructure. The simulations provide a chance for students to exercise their response to sophisticated security situations in a safe, real-world environment, closing the gap between knowledge gained and readiness in the field.
Outside of the academic community, the LLN has been structured as a plug-and-play testing ground for industry collaborators. Industry partners can test, validate, and hone their technologies in an up-and-running environment that will assist in cutting development times and minimizing the risk involved in rolling out new solutions. Recurring partnerships with companies like NEC Asia Pacific, Hitachi, and the Association of Information Security Professionals reflect the LLN's position as a technological co-creation hub. SIT is not just pushing the education of the future forward with this development, but affirming its position as a dynamic collaborator within Singapore's innovation ecosystem.
