What is a Cyber-Physical System?

Our starting point is to reflect on our world today and to consider examples and characteristics of what has come to be known as Cyber-Physical Systems (CPSs). We then look at the innovation process and the associated workforce challenge. Next, we explain how the field of CPS brings together several previously distinct fields such as Embedded Systems, Control Theory, and Mechatronics. We conclude with an overview of what you can expect to learn from this book.