Smart City Testbed in Shannon, Ireland

Smart City Testbed

What We Offer

Future Mobility Campus Ireland offers a cutting-edge smart city testbed purpose-built for autonomous vehicle development and connected vehicle testing. Located in the Shannon Free Zone and connecting over 10,000 daily commuters, this real-world driving testbed supports intelligent transport systems and the seamless testing of V2X communication technologies.

This urban mobility innovation hub integrates directly with our digital twin and driving simulator, enabling developers, researchers, and city planners to simulate, test, and validate technologies across both virtual and physical environments. It’s a powerful asset for anyone working on smart mobility solutions, from V2X testing to traffic flow optimisation and edge computing for vehicles.

Real-World Smart City Network

• 4.5km of connected roadway with high-speed fibre optic loop
• Over 10,000 daily road users for live data-rich testing
• Multiple CCTV and radar units for monitoring and data capture
• LoRaWAN, V2X, and mesh wireless connectivity
• Safe, controlled road closures available for dedicated vehicle trials

Connected Roadside Infrastructure

• Smart traffic lights, vehicle detection systems, and integrated signal controllers

• Modular roadside cabinets equipped with power, fibre, and network switches

• Roadside computing capability for edge processing and V2I communication

• Road weather stations and environmental sensors for real-time data inputs

Digital Twin and Simulation Capabilities

• Digital Twin replica of FMCI’s smart city testbed in the Shannon Free Zone
• Pre-deployment testing of connected systems in a safe virtual space

Why Choose Us

REAL-WORLD TESTBED

Unlike closed tracks, FMCI’s testbed operates on a live, working road network. Our Smart City provides real-world complexity while enabling safe testing protocols, including temporary road closures for private trials.

DIGITAL SIMULATION TOOLS

Our smart city infrastructure is fully integrated with our simulation environments, including a digital twin model. This dual environment shortens development cycles while improving test accuracy.

FMCI'S INTEGRATED INNOVATION HUB

FMCI offers a seamless, end-to-end innovation experience. Access connected infrastructure, real-world testing, data access, simulation tools, and test vehicles in one place.