| dc.description.abstract | Cyber-physical systems combine cyber capabilities with physical capabilities
to solve problems that neither part could solve alone. This chapter provides an
informal introduction to cyber-physical systems, setting the stage for this textbook.
The primary purpose is a lightweight overview of the technical and nontechnical
characteristics of cyber-physical systems, an overview of some of their application
domains, and a discussion of their prospects and challenges. The chapter also informally
outlines and explains the approach taken in this book to address crucial safety
challenges in cyber-physical systems. | en_US |
