Cyber-Physical System or CPS is engineering system that seamlessly integrates physical world with cyber world. Physical world includes all kinds of physical objects such as devices, machines, systems (man-made or natural), environments, and even humans ourselves. Cyber or digital world provides computation and control. Combining the two worlds requires, first and foremost, connectivity among physical things such that they can interact as a network a.k.a. Internet of Things (IoT). IoT also acts as a bridge between the physical and cyber sides of a cyber-physical system. Through sensors, live data can be retrieved from a physical system and processed in the cyber space in order to produce decision, which is then passed back via actuators to control the physical system in continuous, autonomous loops.
CPS is therefore far more comprehensive than IoT as it involves not only connectivity, but also computation and control. It is the scaffold, upon which all the ‘smart’ technologies are built. However, design and implementation of a cyber-physical system are complicated, considering they take interdisciplinary knowledge including computer science, mathematics, electrical engineering (electronics, computer, and control), mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, etc.
For Thailand 4.0 initiative, NECTEC, NSTDA is set to promote CPS as one of its leading technologies going forward. Center for Cyber Physical Systems has been formed from NECTECs three core areas of research expertise: sensors, network/system, and artificial intelligence/data analytics with a mission to facilitate implementation of CPS technology in various economic sectors such as industry, agriculture, and urban infrastructure.
Vision
To be the national and regional leading knowledge center in all things CPS. Capable of providing methodology and guidance on how to design, implement and apply CPS to any economic sector.
Mission
To establish national infrastructure service center equipped with experts, tools, and testbeds for innovation, consultation, and knowledge dissemination in CPS technology to the public with the ultimate goal of lifting Thailand’s industry to 4.0 level.
Role:
- Consultation: Extending CPS knowledge, research, and innovation to private sector.
- Testbed Facilities: Providing essential tools and environments for prototyping CPS/IoT products such as
- NETPIE IoT Cloud Platform
- Daysie Edge Computing Platform
- Digital Lean Learning Factory
- Motor Power Testbed and Motor Fault Diagnosis
- Solar Cooling Learning System
- Research and Development: Creating practical CPS/IoT knowledge and innovations that serve the need of our country.
- Ecosystem Incubation: Fostering new CPS/IoT developers and matching them with potential markets.
Core Technology
- Internet of Things (IoT), Industrial IoT (IIoT)
- Digital Lean Manufacturing (DLM)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for Industrial Applications
- Edge and Cloud Computing
- IoT System Architecture Design and Implementation
Renown Projects
- Network Platform for Internet of Everything (NETPIE)
NETPIE is a cloud-based IoT platform-as-a-service that simplifies device connectivity by shifting complexity from application developers and device manufacturers to the cloud, enabling seamless integration and communication. (https://netpie.io/) - Daysie Edge Computing Platform
Daysie is a web-based service designed to simplify the creation, management and deployment of AI and IoT applications. Built with ease of use in mind, it requires no programming, ensuring accessibility to all users. Additionally, users retain full ownership of the software they create. - Industrial IoT and Data Analytics Platform (IDA)
The IDA project drives Industry 4.0 adoption by providing financial and technical support for industries, focusing on technologies like IoT-based energy monitoring, Smart OEE, AI/Edge Computing, Visual Inspection, and Carbon Footprint Monitoring.
Members & Expertise
- Aimaschana Niruntasukrat, Ph.D. : Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, IoT, System Modeling, IoT System Architecture
- Tanakorn Tantanawat, Ph.D. : System Design Optimization, Machine Design, Lean Manufacturing
- Ekkachart Hattha: Lean Manufacturing, Computational Fluid Dynamics, Solar Cooling System
- Thongchai Thongvichitmanee: Automation Systems, Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Collaborative Robot
- Surapun Tongrungsi: IoT, Sensor Test and Evaluation, Machine and Equipment Maintenance
- Tongpool Sangkapes: Solar Cooling System, Machine and Equipment Maintenance, Product and Equipment Design
- Natapon Tansangworn: IoT/Edge Computing, Large-Scale Platform Design and Implementation, IoT Application Development, Embedded System
- Russarin Tansangworn: IoT, AI/ML, Data Analytics, Database, Software Development, Data Visualization, UX/UI Design
- Piyawat Jomsathan: IoT Application Development, IoT Hardware Design, IIoT System Design, Data Visualization Tools, Database
- Thosapon Krinsukont: Microcontroller Control Programming, Mechanical System Analysis
Contact
Center for Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
Industrial IoT and Automation Research Group (IIARG)
National Electronics and Computer Technology Center (NECTEC)
Tel. : (+66) 2-564-6900 ext 2578, 2068