E-laboratory in the field of electrical drives

Modern information and communication technologies have changed the concept of conducting laboratory experiments and learning the theories behind them. New terms like ldquodistant learningrdquo, ldquoremote laboratoriesrdquo, ldquovirtual learning environmentsrdquo etc have emerged. To follow the mainstream and improve practical aspects of given education, the TUT has started designing its own remotely controlled electrical drives laboratories where students can make experiments on real objects. Designing a remote laboratory presumes finding solutions to problems regarding technical, didactic, security and financial requirements as well as the integration into a wider distant learning environment. These requirements give a basis for laboratory structures and methodology.