Work-in-Progress: Realization of IoT Lab Benches Controlled by a Raspberry Pi Accessible via the Web

Nowadays, STEM-oriented higher education institutions are increasingly equipping themselves with Internet of Things (IoT) hands-on hardware for practical experiments applied in industries such as e-education, e-health, e-agriculture and monitoring, traceability, production line automation and in many areas where technological innovation is very promising. IoT technologies allow physical devices to be connected to the Internet, enabling real-time data collection and remote interaction with these devices. If we consider the education environment, learners often prototype in the form of computer science or physics-electronics assignments based on IoT hardware. The IoT equipment for the realization of these prototypes is often purchased and often requires the presence of the learner to perform practical work. This paper proposes to set up a remote on-demand lab environment on IoT (Internet of Things) hardware controlled by a raspberry pi remotely accessible via the web. The lab benches will be connected to the GPIOs of the raspberry pi. In addition, the idea is to use connected devices to allow students to perform experiments and simulations remotely, rather than being limited to the physical facilities available in a lab or training center. This can provide many benefits such as increased flexibility for students and teachers, reduced costs associated with physical facilities, and increased interactivity and collaboration in learning. Students will be able to use these devices to conduct hands-on experiments and projects, while being able to view and manipulate data in real time from a distance.