
ACE-Lab | Practical First. Theory Follows. Project
funded byPractical First.Theory Follows.
Start with practical control engineering labs, then connect hands-on experience to applications and fundamental control theory through the ACE-CORE learning guides. Using MATLAB & Simulink, develop and test control algorithms with robust, affordable, portable ACE-Lab hardware.
Theory Led.Practically Proven.
Take models, controllers and identification methods from theory to real hardware. Using MATLAB & Simulink, implement and validate your research experimentally on robust, affordable, portable ACE-Lab hardware, with results that others can reproduce.
Back to top +ACE-Lab (Base + Sense) Start here
Develop microcontroller basics, build breadboard circuits and explore measurement.
Start the labs → =ACE-Lab (Actuate) Add-on
Adds a DC motor, servo and fan, the actuators needed to close the loop.
Actuator labs →Complete closed-loop control
See it in action DC motor speed PI control with MATLAB & Simulink
Explore the rigs and practical exercises →Testimonial
“ACE-Box provides an exceptional bridge between classroom learning and real-world control engineering practice. The platform is intuitive, easy to use, and highly flexible - enabling students and educators to explore complex control concepts with confidence. ACE-Box helps students move beyond theory, developing the hands-on skills and professional insight essential for modern engineering careers.”
Dr Ehsan Azadi | Cambridge Mechatronics, UK
Practical Exercises
See all practical exercises →ACE-CORE Learning Guides
See all learning guides →Build Your Own ACE-Lab
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Workshops & Updates
Free, hands-on workshopsPractical model-based control engineering with MATLAB, Simulink and real hardware, supported by EUCA. See all updates →Join the Global Community
Members across the continentsEducators, researchers and students who share a passion for practical control engineering. Join the community →

