FAQ
What is Curiosity Lab?
Curiosity Lab is a autonomous vehicle test track and smart city living lab that facilitates technology innovation.
Where is Curiosity Lab located?
Curiosity Lab is located in Tech Park Atlanta, a 500 acre technology park. Facilities in the living lab include a 1.5 mile autonomous vehicle test track integrated into an existing roadway and a 25,000 square foot innovation center.
Do you have an incubator?
Curiosity Lab, Georgia Tech and T-Mobile created the Connected Future Incubator focused on 5G. Managed by the Advanced Technology Development Center (ATDC) and located in Curiosity Lab, applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
What does it cost to test on the track?
There is no charge to utilize Lab infrastructure including 5G, test track, DSRC, smart poles.
Is there a charge to use the innovation center?
Companies accepted to test at Curiosity Lab are welcome to use the Innovation Center for up to 30 days at no cost. After 30 days, regular member rates apply.
Does Curiosity Lab own IP developed onsite?
No, Curiosity Lab is not interested in IP and waives all rights to IP developed onsite.
What infrastructure is available to test on?
The advanced vehicle test track is a three mile loop with dedicated 10 1/2 foot lanes. The City owns 100% of the road, sidewalk and right-of-way and is open to utilizing all. Additional smart city infrastructure is added on a regular basis.
What is in the Innovation Center?
The Innovation Center provides 25,000 feet of collaborative space including:
- Corporate innovation suites.
- Startup company offices.
- Conference rooms.
- Prototype design lab.
- 50 seat classroom.
- Podcasting studio.
- Special Events space.
- Network Operations Control Center.
- EV charging stations.
Can drones Test?
Drones flying under 700 feet are welcome.
Can testing be done on the roadway, sidewalks or right of way?
Yes, all adjacent property is a possibility. All costs to make any physical changes are the responsibility of the testing company and must be returned to their original condition when testing is complete.
Is there an application process to test?
Yes. All prospective testers must fill out an application.
Are there insurance requirements to test?
Yes. All vehicles must provide proof of insurance.
Does Curiosity Lab own my data?
Curiosity Lab is not interested in proprietary data.
Can I take a tour?
Curiosity Lab is an active workplace. Tours are not open to the public. If you are a tech company interested in joining the innovation ecosystem, we see happy to meet with you to see how we can help.