Our Testing and Development Environments

In our development environments, we test and develop wellbeing and health technology solutions in collaboration with companies. We also bring these technologies into real everyday settings—various social and healthcare units that act as our partners. Together, we ensure that innovations work in real-life use cases and meet the genuine needs of users.

Technological testing of the solution – FrostBit

We help refine your technology to be functional and user-friendly. FrostBit provides companies with support for designing web and mobile applications – developing gamification and interactive technologies – testing robotics and drone solutions – and experimenting with augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR).

Customer experience development – XBit

Create solutions that users love. XBit supports companies in usability and user experience (UX/UI) design – testing digital services and prototypes – and producing high-quality video and podcast content with the help of our studio.

Sports and exercise technology testing – Sports Lab

Test and validate sports and wellbeing technology in a real environment. Sports Lab provides sensors and measurement equipment for performance assessment – user testing in the gym and exercise environments – and support for data analysis and product development.

Functional capacity assessment and measurement – Semppi

Test solutions with real users. Semppi enables testing of functional capacity assessment methods and devices – collecting feedback from sports instructor, physiotherapy, and nursing students – and real client situations in a safe environment.

Hospital environment simulations – Simulation hospitals SKY and Aurora

Pilot health and wellbeing technology with patient safety in mind. The simulation hospitals provide – realistic care scenarios without risks – testing of solutions, for example in patient monitoring or medication dispensing – and the opportunity to develop processes and devices together with professionals.

Piloting health checks, client guidance, and sample collection – Hyvinvointipysäkki

Test products and services in a real customer environment. Hyvinvointipysäkki enables piloting technology with professionals, clients, and students in various social and healthcare encounters.

Mobile services testing platform – ONNI vehicle

Bring the pilot directly to the users. The ONNI vehicle enables field testing in rural areas and at events – piloting health measurement devices and mobile services – and the opportunity to collect feedback from real customers.

Sensory stimulation and experiential solutions – Aistihuone

Develop technologies that affect emotions and wellbeing. The sensory room offers the use of lighting technology, sound environments, wind, and other elements – the opportunity to test relaxation, activation, and solutions designed for special groups – and an experimental environment for immersive, interactive solutions.

The environmental testing laboratory enables technology testing in extreme conditions

Ensure the durability and performance of your solution for Arctic use. A controlled laboratory where you can test how your technology functions in demanding northern conditions. The laboratory can simulate temperatures from -40°C to +30°C. The laboratory is 70 m² in size, which also allows users to participate in environmental testing.

Keys to business development – in partnership with Lapland Startup Hub

Join the business incubator and scale your operations to new heights. Collaboration with Lapland Startup Hub strengthens your path toward profitable business, whether you are starting a new company or taking your current operations to the next level.

Health Technology Development Environment in Finland

Lapland Testbed offers a practical health technology development environment Finland for companies, developers and project partners. Here you can test, pilot and improve solutions with real users in mind. The environment supports the full lifecycle of wellbeing and health technology. You can move from an early concept to a prototype and on to a market-ready product. Early testing helps you find improvement needs sooner. It also saves time and development costs.

What you can test in our environments

You can test devices, sensors and measurement solutions. You can also test software and digital health services. The goal is to see how your solution fits different contexts of use. Testing can focus on everyday performance. It can also focus on usability and user experience. We can examine how easily users find key functions. We can check how clearly the system guides them. We can also identify challenges in onboarding and user journeys.

Testing methods and evidence

Testing can be light or more structured. It depends on your goals. We can run guided test sessions with clear tasks. We can observe user behaviour during key steps. Short interviews add context to the findings. Surveys can support quick comparisons. This combination produces qualitative feedback. It also produces clear observations. You can see what slows users down. You can also see what reduces trust in the solution.

Flexible setup: on-site, remote or controlled scenarios

The Lapland Testbed health technology development environment Finland is flexible. We can plan testing in laboratory or simulation settings. We can also test in selected operational environments. Remote evaluation is another option. Remote testing works well for interfaces and service pathways. It can be a fast way to spot critical friction points. Controlled testing is useful for measurement and performance. It also suits solutions that depend on realistic conditions. The aim is always the same. You get actionable conclusions, not just opinions.

How collaboration typically starts

We usually begin with a short discovery discussion. We define the main goal of the testing. We agree on the target group. We choose a practical approach and timeline. Our experts help select methods and metrics. We also plan data collection. After testing, you receive a concise summary of key findings. You also get a prioritized list of improvements. Finally, we propose the next step. It can be a new test round or a wider pilot. If you are looking for a company-oriented health technology development environment Finland, Lapland Testbed combines facilities, expertise and user-driven development. It helps you validate faster. It also supports successful implementation.

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