Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
Program Area
The area of Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) covers the topic of (semi-)autonomous robotic platforms and systems for emergency response and recovery in very complex environments. These systems further facilitate to establish communication backbones in absence of infrastructure and investigate distributed approaches for autonomous energy supply.
Research Question
How to enhance the resilience of digital cities by means of Cyber-Physical Systems to obtain situational awareness, in crises?
Team
Projects
Design and operation of inherently resilient, decentralized infrastructure systems (CPS1)
This project aims to ensure resilient operation through system adaptivity, taking into account interdependencies and human interaction. We explore and analyze operating modes of adaptive, decentralized, self-organizing systems and develop novel integrated design and control strategies for resilient infrastructure systems.
Principal Investigators: Rolf Findeisen Peter Pelz Florian Steinke
Resilient Monitoring, Prediction and Response with Sensor and Robotics Systems (CPS2)
This project delves into mobile cyber-physical agents and location-variable and dynamic cyber-physical system structures and their adaptability to adapt to complex crises. It explores how fleets of cyber-physical agents can navigate the challenges of the digital era and how the reconnaissance capabilities of existing cyber-physical systems can be extended for continuous monitoring and early warning. One focus is on integrated capabilities for monitoring, prevention and response phases in the systems to deal directly with major fluctuations, including crises.
Principal Investigators: Uwe Klingauf Michael Muma Britta Schmalz Oskar von Stryk