NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Each and every element is designed to work seamlessly with and around the others , aiding people in subtle but incredibly useful ways .
The unique app created in conjunction with NTU has a more social , emotional and physical wellness slant to it . In the wake of the pandemic , many people ’ s physical and emotional health suffered enormously , so the app is designed to encourage families and individuals to explore the grounds of Rufford Abbey in a bid to increase the amount of exercise and fresh air people experience .
Looking ahead : the future of 5G , IoT , AI , AR and robotics Immersed in the natural beauty of Sherwood Forest and the ruins of Rufford Abbey – nestled within the grounds of Rufford Country Park – the project ’ s settings act as magical gateways into history , science and the natural world , supported by groundbreaking digital infrastructure and a dedicated team of professionals , a feat many saw as impossible .
With such an unprecedented success on her hands , Clulow is now considering a whole host of options for how she can continue to take this project further , expanding its remit and impacting local communities well into the future .
“ We want world-class digital infrastructure to be used for different technologies on a larger scale so that younger generations stay in the county ,” she says . “ To be successful in this sector , local authorities need to be aware of their assets . The buildings are what we can utilise , and we need to know our not spots and hotspots . “ With that , I mean we need to know where there ’ s fixed and mobile broadband coverage in each street so that we can identify projects for areas that actually need support – being able to make good decisions comes from being informed .
64 May 2022