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A Simscape-based virtual laboratory stand significantly improves students' self-reported learning experiences in mechatronics control systems education compared to conventional analytical-model-based activities. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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To develop and evaluate a Simscape-based virtual laboratory stand simulating a self-balancing robot for mechatronic control system education.

September 8, 2026Education SciencesOpen Access

Development of a Virtual Laboratory Stand Using Simscape for Mechatronic Engineering Education

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IPIoan Pintilie DGDavid Glodean CLCiprian Lăpuşan

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Comparative study demonstrates improved student learning perceptions using a Simscape virtual robot laboratory, indicating an effective alternative for mechatronics control system education.

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To develop and evaluate a Simscape-based virtual laboratory stand simulating a self-balancing robot for mechatronic control system education.
Designed a virtual prototype of a Segway-type self-balancing mobile robot using Simscape for control systems coursework.
Assessed educational effectiveness by administering perception questionnaires to students comparing the virtual laboratory against a traditional analytical-model-based exercise.
Evaluated questionnaire responses using descriptive statistics and the non-parametric Mann–Whitney U test.
Students using the Simscape virtual laboratory stand reported consistently higher perception ratings across evaluated learning metrics than those using the analytical model.
Statistically significant improvements favored the virtual laboratory stand across three specific questionnaire items.

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Pintilie et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a9fd7b758e84d0ff5b46a49 https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci16091460

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Comparative study demonstrates improved student learning perceptions using a Simscape virtual robot laboratory, indicating an effective alternative for mechatronics control system education.

Development of a Virtual Laboratory Stand Using Simscape for Mechatronic Engineering Education

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Development of a Virtual Laboratory Stand Using Simscape for Mechatronic Engineering Education

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