A Composable Hardware/Software Architecture for Instruction on Wireless Systems and Networks

计算机工程(32)该项目的目标包括构建一个可定制的无线教育雨刷平台的硬件和软件原型。该平台允许教师和学生通过插入所需的模块(如不同的无线电技术、传感器类型和无线系统中常见的其他组件)来模拟真实世界的设备。从软件的角度来看，雨刷自动识别插入的模块，并为程序员提供对库函数的访问权，从而促进无线应用程序的快速开发。雨刷编程环境是可扩展的，并提供易于使用的图形编程界面。该项目为教师提供了一个快速开发无线网络和系统的工具，学习曲线最短。除了这个新的学习平台外，该项目还为雨刷平台提供了新颖的学习材料。雨刷平台可用于计算机网络、传感器网络、移动计算或无线通信等课程。私人投资机构利用雨刷平台进一步提高人们对无线系统的兴趣，并从代表性不足的群体中招收学生。PI与巴黎圣母院创新园合作，探索商业化机会，为教育工作者提供使用雨刷平台的机会。

Computer Engineering (32) The objectives of this project include construction of a hardware and software prototype of a customizable wireless educational WIPER platform. This platform allows teachers and students to emulate real-world devices by plugging in the desired modules such as different radio technologies, sensor types, and other components typically found in wireless systems. From the software perspective, WIPER automatically recognizes the inserted modules and provides programmers access to library functions that facilitate rapid development of wireless applications. The WIPER programming environment is extensible and offers an easy-to-use graphical programming interface.The project provides instructors with a tool for rapid development of wireless networks and systems with minimal learning curve. Besides this new learning platform, the project provides novel learning materials for the WIPER platform.The WIPER platform can be used in courses such as computer networks, sensor networks, mobile computing, or wireless communications. The PIs leverage the WIPER platform to further raise interest in wireless systems and recruit students from underrepresented groups. The PIs work with Notre Dame's Innovation Park to explore commercialization opportunities to provide educators with access to the WIPER platform.