What are living labs and how can they be used for open innovation?

Living labs are a new concept in open innovation that involves users, consumers, and households in the development of new solutions. They are based on the philosophy of open innovation and help create products, services, and systems that are tested in real-life contexts. Living labs are classified into three types: innovation platforms, testbeds, and ubiquitous computing. Living labs also involve various roles such as coordinators, planners, and contributors to guide the process. By enabling meaningful connections, they help with the emergence of new and exciting ideas.