Towards a Framework for Intelligent Cyber-Physical System (iCPS) Design

Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) are considered as an important tool in Industry 4.0. They provide companies with advantages and benefits by enabling the interconnection of machines and physical devices to digital systems, allowing a real-time data-driven decision-making process. However, for the CPS to be able to support decision-making within the production process of manufacturing companies, a set of technological components need to be implemented and integrated. This paper aims to identify those components by conducting an academic literature review that also allows to understand the use of intelligent CPS in the industry. From the identification of the components, a model for an CPS architecture is proposed. The aim of the model is helping companies be prepared and informed about the layers and components that need to be considered when adopting and implementing a CPS.