Cyber-Physical Systems
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CPS finds itself in systems ranging from high-confidence devices in critical infrastructure, automotive, defense, medical, and industrial control systems, to other systems such as household appliances and consumer electronics. This makes CPS a key piece in the ongoing digital transformation of industries and society at large.
The wide range of systems and number of devices mean that reliability requirements for CPS are quite stringent. In addition to reliability, CPS also faces a time requirement, in that physical systems must be measured, and acted upon, within a given timeframe. This timeframe, often referred to as a system deadline, varies from domain to domain, and system to system.
The system’s dynamic is part of the domain knowledge that must be used in combination with deep knowledge regarding system hardware, software, and communication technologies when designing and realizing a CPS.
High-Integrity CPS (HI-CPS)
CPS in critical infrastructure must adhere to stringent reliability and robustness requirements. HI-CPS will often require extra component redundancy, reliability analysis of the communication networks, and safe software development methodologies.
Low-latency CPS (LL-CPS)
All CPS have a degree of real-time requirements in that it must respond to a physical process. Some systems, such as robotic applications, and systems with an exceptionally high degree of dynamism have stringent real-time demands. Such systems are typically denoted low-latency CPS.
For LL-CPS, determinism is important, both nodes and communication networks must provide a known and bounded latency. From this, the total system responsiveness must be determined to ensure stable operations.
We work within these areas
- Critical infrastructure such as smart grid.
- Deterministic networks such as TSN and 5G URLLC.
- Robotization of production with planning- and control systems.
- Sensor integration in high-reliability systems
Typical projects for us are
- Prototyping of robotic applications.
- Sensor integration, network configuration, and real-time operation systems.
- Verification and validation of system design.
Why choose SINTEF?
SINTEF has a long and proud history of industry led innovation. Our group as a strong combination of industry leading competence in robotics, automation, and deterministic networks. SINTEF has experts with deep domain knowledge, making SINTEF a unique partner for research collaboration and projects.