Remote Manipulation of Laboratory Equipment Through Laptops

This project addresses the limitation of access to specialized and costly laboratory equipment, which restricts student practice time and negatively impacts the teaching-learning process. The main objective is to implement a system that allows for the remote manipulation of experimentation plants using Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). The methodology is structured into five key phases. Initially, a literature review is conducted, followed by the evaluation and selection of Data Acquisition (DAQ) devices or embedded systems. Subsequently, the server logic is designed and implemented, including routines for TCP/IP communication, control, security, and database management for information logging. The third phase focuses on client development, programming TCP/IP communication, the Graphical User Interface (GUI), and routines for local data saving. Finally, the integral functionality of the system is validated through remote tests using WiFi, ensuring the complete operability of remote manipulation and experiment recording.<br/><br/><b>Goal</b>: <br/>To develop a remote manipulation system for experimentation plants using information and communication technologies (ICT) to provide students with greater facilities for conducting their laboratory practices.<br/><br/><b>Research lines</b>: <br/>Optimization and innovation of energy and renewable energies