Cloud e-learning for mechatronics: CLEM

his paper describes results of the CLEM project, Cloud E-learning for Mechatronics. CLEM is an example of a domain-specific cloud that is especially tuned to the needs of VET (Vocational, Education and Training) teachers. An interesting development has been the creation of remote laboratories in the cloud. Learners can access such laboratories to support their practical learning of mechatronics without the need to set up laboratories at their own institutions. The cloud infrastructure enables multiple laboratories to come together virtually to create an ecosystem for educators and learners. From such a system, educators can pick and mix materials to create suitable courses for their students and the learners can experience different types of devices and laboratories through the cloud. The paper provides an overview of this new cloud-based e-learning approach and presents the results. The paper explains how the use of cloud computing has enabled the development of a new method, showing how a holistic e-learning experience can be obtained through use of static, dynamic and interactive material together with facilities for collaboration and innovation

Hydraulic Plant Remote Laboratory

In this paper we present a three tank hydraulic system and possibilities how it can be used for the purpose of remote laboratories. The concept of our remote laboratory is based on client â?? server architecture. We compare two different approaches of remote control. First one uses a Java Server application implemented together with a control algorithm on the server side. In this case the control algorithm is realized in the Matlab/Simulink environment. There is necessary to exchange data between the Matlab and the Java Server application what is done through the COM technology. The second approach uses PC-independent network card which runs its own TCP server and the control algorithm is implemented on client side