There are many publications on (say conventional) cyber-physical systems (CPSs), but also a growing number on smart cyber-physical systems (S-CPSs). I would like to know if according to you: (I) exist there any clear demarcation line between CPSs and S-CPSs, (ii) what the distinguishing paradigmatic features, and functional, architectural, manifestation, and behavioral characteristics are, and (iii) when in application, what truly different impacts S-CPSs have on the stakeholders, other systems, and the embedding environment?
Hello,
Marketing terms aside, the use of "smart" in IT is synonymous with "programmable". A smart thermostat is a programmable thermostat, whether it is programmable in the device itself, in the cloud, in a connected device, or any other way. A non-programmable device should not be called "smart" just because, for example, it has an embedded CPU, or reacts to inputs.
Therefore, the answers that you are looking for are what usually applies to "programmable".
Cheers, Ed Gerck
Although it does not directly deal with your question the section entitled Mimesis and Praxis in Lefebvre's book entitled Meta Philosophy contains a very detailed and interesting discussion of cybernetics in all its manifestations and foreseeable consequences. Worth reading.
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