Integrating Tangible and Virtual Construction Kits for Teaching Mechatronics Design

Abstract

In this paper, an experimentation lab kit for mechatronics training and control learning is proposed, which integrates tangible and virtual building blocks using the concept of interchangeable components. Interchangeable components represent either real physical or virtual devices or software. The proposed solution opens interoperability with different construction sets allowing the construction of small mechatronics systems. Our goal is to provide a learning tool, which supports experience-based learning in mechatronics education and training.