Cyber-physical system
A cyber- physical system refers to the composite of computer science, software engineering components with mechanical and electronic parts, which communicate via a data infrastructure such as the Internet. A cyber physical system is characterized by its high degree of complexity. The training of cyber- physical systems arises from the networking of embedded systems through wired or wireless communication networks. The concept formation follows the need for a new theoretical basis for the research and development of large scale, distributed, complex systems, such as the development of Germany 's electricity network to an intelligent power grid, or the construction of new industrial production systems, located in a highly dynamic individual to the can adjust production requirements.
Fields of application
The cyber- physical systems cover a wide range of possible areas in which they can be used.
The applications include highly reliable medical devices and systems, assisted living (AAL ), IT - traffic control and traffic logistics systems, networked security and driver assistance systems for automobiles, industrial process control and automation systems, sustainable environment influencing and monitoring systems, energy management systems, military system networking systems and infrastructure systems for communication and culture.
Research
Especially in the Anglo-American world is a theory on the term " cyber- physical system " ahead, here is a clear delineation of the term in relation to other trends and directions of development of complex information and communication technology systems in the foreground. In further academic studies are the challenges arising in the system design point of view. The challenges include:
- Complexity reduction and development of stabilizing control architectures for cyber- physical systems
- Distributed Sensor Networks
- Development of knowledge and insights out of the system
- Treatment of the problem of interaction complexity
- Reliable integration of standard components in cyber- physical systems
- Manageability of the confluence of sensors, actuators and control
- Verification of cyber- physical systems
Research projects in Germany
As part of the " High-Tech Strategy for Germany " by the Federal Government Studies on development of industrial production equipment and production processes are promoted. The aim of these activities is to support been intensively computer science -based industries in the introduction and use of widely ramified network structures used for embedded systems. This happens, for example by promoting the excellence cluster " Intelligent Technical Systems OWL OWL its " and " MicroTEC West - The Cluster for Smart Solutions.
Used technologies
- Sensor networks
- Internet infrastructure
- Real -time processing
- Embedded Systems
- Autonomic Computing
Application examples for cyber- physical systems
- Smart Grids
- E-Health
- Assisted living
- Industry 4.0