The rapid emergence of mobile and locative media forms and devices creates new opportunities and challenges for artists and designers, while the technological challenge of developing mobile applications stretches capabilities and communities of use. The Mobile Lab supports the exploration of these challenges and opportunities by providing a stimulating and supportive environment for research and development.

The Mobile Lab brings together facilities for content production, software development, electronics prototyping, and small-scale 3D prototyping. Test equipment enables out-of studio prototyping and a variety of wireless networking and micro-electronics manufacturing options (for small volume projects), providing for the comprehensive development of rich mobile experiences.