Cyber-physical systems: An overview

Abstract

Cyber-physical system (CPS) is an interdisciplinary research field that features systematic integrations of computation, communication, and control of physical processes. It is characterized by the deep complex intertwining process among the embedded cyber components and the dynamic physical components that involve mechanical components, human activities and surrounding environment. CPS spans a rich application domains such as electric vehicle, smart grid, healthcare and medicine, smart home, smart building and community, and smart manufacturing. The design and management of CPS pose significant challenges in multiple aspects of quality of service (QoS), including reliability, security, sustainability, and scalability. In this chapter, we will give a high level review of typical CPS applications, and discuss state-of-the-art works and design methodologies dedicated to improving reliability and security of CPS.