Implementation of WebVR-based laboratory for control engineering education based on NCSLab framework

A WebVR-based laboratory built on the basis of NCSLab framework is introduced in this paper. Three.js 3D engine is integrated in the proposed laboratory to support VR 3-D animation based on HTML5 standard. In addition, VR Visualization Interface is added in NCSLab 3-D as a new feature to create a virtual reality environment for control engineering education. The dynamic generated QR code on Experiment Monitor Interface gives the only access of VR Visualization Interface. Therefore, Users can experience an immersive and realistic experiment through head-mounted display (HMD). In the end of the paper, ball and beam system is taken as an example to illustrate the operational approach of the proposed laboratory.