Includes bibliographical references and index.

section 1. Basics -- section 2. Design principles -- section 3. Sensor-based cyber-physical systems -- section 4. Civilian cyber-physical system applications -- section 5. Health care cyber-physical system applications.

"Many things need to be done to realize the benefits of cyber-physical systems. With these goals for CPS improvement, the book discusses the many challenges that must first be overcome, and provides a roadmap on how to do it. Accounting for random events that can occur in a real environment can be troublesome for a system when trying to ensure safety, security, and predictability"-- Provided by publisher.

Also available in print format.