Pilot and testbed facilities: when the lab scale may not be enough

Jakob Kjøbsted Huusom; Helena Junicke; Joanna Morgan; Justin Royston Searle; Darina Blagoeva; Thomas Malkow; Aurélien Pitois; Andreas Pfrang

doi:10.1038/s44172-026-00596-6

Pilot and testbed facilities: when the lab scale may not be enough

Communications Engineering 2026 Open access

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Authors: Jakob Kjøbsted Huusom, Helena Junicke, Joanna Morgan, Justin Royston Searle, Darina Blagoeva, Thomas Malkow, Aurélien Pitois, Andreas Pfrang

DOI: 10.1038/s44172-026-00596-6

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References: 10

Abstract

Testbed and pilot facilities allow studies in real-world conditions—especially when scale matters. They often bring together universities and industry partners across borders, creating a space where collaboration thrives.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Experimental Learning in Engineering Software-Defined Networks and 5G Innovative Approaches in Technology and Social Development

Publication details

Journal / source: Communications Engineering
Volume: 5
Issue: 1
Publication date: 7 March 2026
Language: EN

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