A survey on remote laboratories for e-learning and remote experimentation

Abstract

Remote laboratories together with e-learning approach significantly contribute to many aspects of education for engineers. With the advancement of information and communication technologies, remote access to different laboratory instruments and devices enables different users from different locations to perform tasks such as laboratory experiments which are not available in their individual places. Remote labs are a solution which has big potential to benefit different education purposes, research fields and industrial applications. This paper will investigate the different approaches and technologies implemented considering motion control and automation application in educational and industrial fields. In addition, Different technologies for remote labs are appraised for proper use and guidance for engineers/students interested in using remote labs s in educational /research and industrial purposes.