Mobile Computing Lab

Location            - ECC – 703

Opening Hours - 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM

The purpose of this laboratory

The Mobile Computing Lab (MCL) serves as a hub for students to explore and develop applications and technologies in the field of mobile computing. It provides a collaborative environment where students can work on projects and research related to mobile systems, networking, and applications that leverage mobility and connectivity.

Located in the Student Project & Research Room, the lab is designed to support the study of modern mobile computing frameworks, device interaction, and real-world implementation of mobile technologies.

Lab Materials

The MCL is equipped with the following tools and resources:

1. Mobile Devices

   • Smartphones and tablets with Android and iOS platforms.

   • Wearable devices such as smartwatches and fitness trackers.

2. Development Tools

   • Integrated Development Environments (IDEs) like Android Studio, Xcode, and Visual Studio.

   • Mobile app design tools such as Figma and Adobe XD.

3. Networking Equipment

   • Wireless routers and access points for Wi-Fi connectivity experiments.

   • Bluetooth and NFC modules for short-range communication projects.

4. IoT Devices

   • Smart sensors and actuators for mobile IoT integration.

   • Microcontroller kits compatible with mobile systems (e.g., Arduino IoT Kit, ESP32).

5. Cloud Platforms

   • Access to cloud services like Firebase, AWS, and Azure for backend and data management.

6. Testing Tools

   • Device emulators for multi-platform testing.

   • Mobile testing tools like Appium and BrowserStack.

7. Programming Resources

   • Languages like Kotlin, Swift, and Java for mobile app development.

   • APIs and SDKs for location-based services, machine learning, and AR/VR.

8. Prototyping and Debugging Equipment

   • USB debugging kits and power banks.

   • Breadboards and connectors for integrating hardware and mobile devices.

9. Additional Tools

   • Data analytics software for analyzing mobile application performance.

   • Simulation tools for studying mobile networks and protocols.