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Objectives:

  • Demonstrate the Integral Concepts of CPS: Provide a tangible platform to demonstrate the integral concepts of CPS, offering learners an experiential understanding that bridges the gap between theory and application.
  • Foster a Hands-On Learning Environment: Establish an immersive laboratory environment where students can interact with both physical and computational elements of CPS in real time.
  • Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Create opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration among students from various engineering and technology disciplines.
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Applied Cyber-Physical System

Access Control System

Access Control System

system integrates with IoT platforms to monitor access in real-time

Applied Cyber-Physical Systems (ACPS) Project developed at the Centre for System Design (CSD), National Institute of Technology Karnataka. This project showcases an innovative integration of cybernetics, computing technologies, and physical processes. The ACPS project is designed to educate and provide hands-on experience with real-world applications of cyber-physical systems (CPS), leveraging open-source technologies and modular system architecture. Project Significance Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) represent a groundbreaking integration of computation with physical processes. Through embedded computers and networks, these systems monitor and control physical processes with real-time feedback loops that allow computational systems to influence, and be influenced by, physical states. The potential of CPS extends far beyond current applications, promising substantial economic and societal benefits. Technical Architecture: The platform leverages the ThingsBoard ecosystem to orchestrate edge, fog, and cloud computing capabilities, enabling students to gain hands-on experience with real-world CPS applications. Each node is equipped with specific sensors and actuators, allowing for comprehensive coverage of various CPS applications while maintaining modularity and scalability. Educational Impact: The platform's design emphasises hands-on learning, enabling students to understand complex concepts through practical experimentation and real-time system interaction. This initiative represents a significant step forward in CPS education, providing students with the practical skills demanded by industry while supporting research and innovation in this rapidly evolving field. Future Scope: The modular nature of the platform allows for future expansion and adaptation to emerging technologies, ensuring its long-term relevance in technical education. The system's integration of various sensing, processing, and control elements creates a rich learning environment that prepares students for real-world challenges in the CPS domain.