Course Modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)

• Defining CPS in Industry 4.0
• System Architecture and Core Components
• Industrial Use Cases and Benefits
• Challenges and Design Considerations

Module 2: Embedded Systems in Manufacturing

• Microcontrollers and PLC Integration
• Programming Embedded Devices
• Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS)
• Communication Between Sensors and Actuators

Module 3: Control Systems and Automation Theory

• PID and Advanced Control Algorithms
• Modeling Physical Systems
• Feedback Loops and Signal Conditioning
• Control Design Using MATLAB/Simulink

Module 4: CPS Communication Protocols and Security

• Industrial Ethernet, CAN, and Serial Interfaces
• Wireless CPS Applications (Wi-Fi, LoRa, ZigBee)
• Cybersecurity for Embedded Systems
• Encryption, Authentication, and Secure Boot

Module 5: Sensor and Actuator Networks

• Types of Industrial Sensors (Pressure, Proximity, Vibration)
• Integration with Embedded Platforms
• Sensor Fusion Techniques
• Hands-on Lab: Sensor Network Design

Module 6: Industrial IoT and Edge Computing in CPS

• Edge vs Cloud Control in Smart Factories
• Edge Gateways and Local Processing
• Fog Computing Applications
• Implementing Edge AI for Real-Time Control

Module 7: Simulation and Digital Twins in CPS

• Creating Digital Representations of Physical Systems
• Real-Time Simulation Tools
• Linking Twins to Embedded Platforms
• Project: Building a Twin of a Conveyor System

Module 8: System Integration and Troubleshooting

• Common CPS Failures and Debugging
• Integration Planning and Documentation
• Troubleshooting Embedded Networks
• Interface Testing Tools

Module 9: CPS Deployment and Lifecycle Management

• Prototyping and Field Testing
• Firmware Updates and Lifecycle Considerations
• CPS Scalability Strategies
• Maintenance and System Refresh Plans

Module 10: Capstone Design Project

• CPS Solution Design for a Real Factory Use Case
• Component Selection and Programming
• Live Demonstration and Testing
• Group Presentation and Peer Review