Cyber-physical systems(CPS) are complex systems with organic integration and in-depth collaboration of computation, communications and control(3C) technology. Subject to the theory and technology of existing network systems and physical systems, the development of CPS is facing enormous challenges.This paper first introduces the concept and characteristics of CPS and analyzes the present situation of CPS researches. Then the development of CPS is discussed from perspectives of system model, information processing technology and software design.At last it analyzes the main obstacles and key researches in developing CPS.
Cyber-physical systems CPS are complex systems with organic integration and in-depth collaboration of computation, communications and control 3C technology. Subject to the theory and technology of existing network systems and physical systems, the development of CPS is facing enormous challenges. This paper first introduces the concept and characteristics of CPS and analyzes the present situation of CPS researches. Then the development of CPS is discussed from perspectives of system model, information processing technology and software design. At last it analyzes the main obstacles and key researches in developing CPS. ? 2014 Chinese Association of Automation.