Robotic HomeLab Kit

Mechatronics and Robotics HomeLab is an ATmega2561 microcontroller based inter-related set of modules that are contained in a portable case. Various mechatronic and robotic experiments and exercises can be carried out with HomeLab kit, ranging from a simple flashing light to a complex device construction. HomeLab is primarily intended for schools, as it includes methodological materials and exercises with solutions in addition to hardware. HomeLab has been integrated into a web environment, which is aimed for students and teachers to boost interaction between each other. In short, the HomeLab kit is a mobile tools suite with the purpose of learning and practicing at home, school or workplace.

HomeLab kit has been developed by Tallinn University of Technology and Estonian companies in cooperation with European partner universities and Leonardo da Vinci program support. HomeLab modules are bundled into different kits. The basic suite, which teaches simple digital input and output operations, is called the HomeLab Basic kit. The Sensors and Actuators Add-on kit contains a set of sensors and motors and their drivers. The Advanced kit includes both the HomeLab Basic kit, Sensors and Actuators Add-on kit, as well as additional modules.

HomeLab Advanced and Basic kits can be successfully used in experiments, as a robot base platform and other mechatronics control systems. HomeLab versions are constantly evolving and, therefore every now and then please check whether new exercises have been published or module updates have been released. It is also worthwhile to check the version numbers of modules, some of the exercises and examples are available in newer versions. Significant value to HomeLab is added by DistanceLab. DistanceLab allows HomeLab hardware platform to be used through the web.

HomeLab webpage
http://home.roboticlab.eu

DistanceLab webpage
http://distance.roboticlab.eu