PhysiCloud: A cloud-computing framework for programming cyber-physical systems

Abstract

This paper presents a cloud-computing inspired framework that facilitates the programming of a deployed cyber-physical system. This framework, PhysiCloud, uses a novel combination of abstractions that hide the implementation details of the underlying cyber-physical system. Additionally, the framework is designed to operate on low-power, mobile systems with resiliency to network failures. Using this system, a controls application developer can focus on their algorithm development and its information dependencies, rather than issues of low level scheduling and communication.