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This paper begins with a description on the state of the art of robotics education in Spain. We then present our virtual environment and remote laboratory, whose principal component is RoboLab, a system that allows the student to interact with simulated and real robots through the Internet. Afterwards, we describe the main aspects of our Robotics courses at the University of Alicante, as well as the practical exercises carried out by students using the virtual laboratory. We then present an analysis of our experience of using the virtual and remote laboratory and give our conclusions, in which we analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using our virtual environment and remote laboratory to teach Robotics.

This paper begins with a description on the state of the art of robotics education in Spain. We then present our virtual environment and remote laboratory, whose principal component is RoboLab, a system that allows the student to interact with simulated and real robots through the Internet. Afterwards, we describe the main aspects of our Robotics courses at the University of Alicante, as well as the practical exercises carried out by students using the virtual laboratory. We then present an analysis of our experience of using the virtual and remote laboratory and give our conclusions, in which we analyze the advantages and disadvantages of using our virtual environment and remote laboratory to teach Robotics.

Technical teaching often requires the use of expensive laboratory materials which are frequently beyond the reach of many students. Students are also required to go to laboratories, which offer the appropriate facilities, according to a strict timetable. For these reasons, the need for alternative methods arises for teaching such as virtual laboratories via the Internet. In this article we present a virtual laboratory that is being applied to robotics teaching which allows the simulation and tele-operation of a robotic arm.

Technical teaching often requires the use of expensive laboratory materials which are frequently beyond the reach of many students. Students are also required to go to laboratories, which offer the appropriate facilities, according to a strict timetable. For these reasons, the need for alternative methods arises for teaching such as virtual laboratories via the Internet. In this article we present a virtual laboratory that is being applied to robotics teaching which allows the simulation and tele-operation of a robotic arm.