A remote laboratory platform for teaching automation and control

Abstract

In order to teach automation and control, they must organize laboratory practices that complement the theoretical items. In this sense, automation and control laboratories are expensive and they have reduced access hours. In this work, we show a remote laboratory that is being used by students of the Electronic Engineering career at the University of Quindío. The remote laboratory permits the access to three systems: a neumatic levitator, a 2D robot, and a fly-cutting system. The remote laboratory is offered twenty fourth hours a day, seven days a week. The students can schedule dates and hours for the development of practices, including at night, weekends, or holydays.