HyperFPGA: Enhancing Education With Remote Laboratory Access for Heterogeneous Computing on MPSoC-FPGA Technologies

The HyperFPGA cluster is an experimental platform that aims to provide access to high-performance computing education. Developed at the ICTP's Multidisciplinary laboratory, it features a robust MPSoC-FPGA based remote cluster that can be tailored for students in resource-limited regions. Through an intuitive JupyterHub interface, HyperFPGA provides a rich, hands-on experience in heterogeneous computing, allowing seamless remote interaction with CPU-FPGA systems. By eliminating physical barriers and reducing logistical costs, HyperFPGA democratizes access to advanced computational resources, fostering scalable, collaborative, and impactful learning. Planned future upgrades, such as GPU integration, promise to broaden its reach and reshape the global educational landscape in scientific computing.