Holistic Web-based Virtual Micro Controller Framework for Research and Education

International Association of Online Engineering

Dennis Ptasik¹  Raivo Sell¹  Sven Seiler² 

[1] Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, Bochum University of Applied Sciences, Bochum, Germany;Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn, Estonia

关键词: Distance learning;    Computer science education;    Remote systems;    Robotics;    framework;    virtual micro controller;   

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学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: International Association of Online Engineering

【 摘 要 】

Education in the field of embedded system programming became an even more important aspect in the qualification of young engineers during the last decade. This development is accompanied by a rapidly increasing complexity of the software environments used with such devices. Therefore a qualified and solid teaching methodology is necessary, accompanied by industry driven technological innovation with an emphasis on programming. As part of three European projects regarding lifelong-learning a comprehensive blended learning concept for teaching embedded systems and robotics was developed by paper authors. It comprises basic exercises in micro controller programming up to high-level student robotic challenges. These implemented measures are supported by a distance learning environment. The programming of embedded systems and microcontroller technology has to be seen as the precursor for more complex robotic systems in this context, but with a high importance for later successfully working with the technology for further professional utilization with these technologies. Current paper introduces the most novel part; the online accessible Virtual Micro Controller Platform (VMCU) and its underlying simulation framework platform. This approach conquers the major existing problems in engineering education: outdated hardware and limited lab times. This paper answers the question about advantages of using virtual hardware in an educational environment.

【 授权许可】

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