Research Challenges for Heterogeneous CPS Design

TL;DR

This paper discusses the complex research challenges in designing heterogeneous cyber-physical systems, focusing on interoperability, modeling, self-awareness, architecture, and scheduling issues.

Contribution

It identifies and analyzes key research challenges in heterogeneous CPS design, highlighting areas needing further investigation.

Findings

Interoperability management is more complex in heterogeneous CPS.

Physical modeling and models of computation are critical for effective CPS design.

Scheduling and architecture pose significant challenges in heterogeneous environments.

Abstract

Heterogeneous computing is widely used at all levels of computing from data center to edge due to its power/performance characteristics. However, heterogeneity presents challenges. Interoperability---the management of workloads across heterogeneous resources---requires more careful design than is the case for homogeneous platforms. Cyber-physical systems present additional challenges. This article considers research challenges in heterogeneous CPS design, including interoperability, physical modeling, models of computation, self-awareness and adaptation, architecture, and scheduling.