A cyber-physical system (CPS) is a type of system where physical processes and computational elements are deeply integrated and interact with each other. These systems are designed to monitor and control physical processes by leveraging computing, communication, and control technologies.
Examples of cyber-physical systems include:
- Autonomous vehicles
- Industrial automation systems
- Intelligent transportation systems
- Precision agriculture
- Smart buildings
- Smart cities
- Smart grids
- Smart healthcare systems
- Water management systems
In a CPS, physical components are connected to computational elements through networks, enabling real-time monitoring, analysis, and control of physical processes.
CPS technology is continuously evolving, driven by advances in areas such as Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, sensors, actuators, and communication networks, enabling more intelligent, adaptive, and responsive systems.