Cyber-Physical Systems

CPS Center

The CPS Center develops integrated physical-digital systems that combine sensing, networking, control, and intelligent computing for resilient and adaptive infrastructure.

Primary DomainConnected and Autonomous Systems
Core UsersCE, EE, CS, AE, and interdisciplinary teams
ScaleLab pilots to city-scale scenarios

Center Overview

The CPS Center provides the technical foundation for intelligent infrastructures by connecting field sensors, embedded edge devices, communication networks, and cloud analytics. It supports real-time monitoring, decision-making, and automation in complex environments.

Research Focus Areas

Embedded Intelligence

Efficient edge algorithms for local decision-making and latency-sensitive control.

Smart Sensing

Multi-modal sensing architectures with robust calibration and data quality pipelines.

Networked Control

Resilient wireless and hybrid communication designs for dependable operations.

System Security

Safety-aware cyber protections and secure-by-design CPS deployment approaches.

Technical Platforms

The center uses configurable sandbox environments that mirror real-world CPS stack layers from sensor to analytics.

  • IoT Gateways
  • Sensor Networks
  • Edge Compute
  • Cloud Integration
Field Testbeds

Outdoor and indoor pilot zones for instrumentation and live data capture.

Rapid Prototyping

Hardware-software integration workflows for accelerated experimentation.

Validation Pipelines

Repeatable testing against performance, reliability, and safety targets.

Educational and Innovation Impact

The CPS Center builds practical competencies in systems integration, autonomy, and data-driven operations. It creates shared infrastructure for capstones, graduate research, and externally funded initiatives focused on smart transportation, infrastructure, and city systems.

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