DGIST Introduces World’s First Concept of "Cyber-Physical AI" (CPAI)

A research team led by Professor Kyung-joon Park at DGIST has proposed the world’s first systematic concept of Cyber-Physical AI (CPAI)—a new framework for integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). This pioneering approach aims to ensure AI operates safely, efficiently, and reliably in real-world settings such as autonomous driving, smart factories, and medical robotics.

CPAI addresses major integration challenges including:

1. Risk of AI malfunctions in critical environments

2. Excessive computation and battery usage

3. Unsystematic integration leading to low reliability

The team defined CPAI across three dimensions: constraint, purpose, and approach, and identified nine stages in AI-CPS integration where failures can occur—offering solutions backed by experiments and case studies.

This research provides the first structured framework for AI-CPS fusion and could significantly impact AI’s deployment in defense, robotics, and industrial automation.

Professor Park emphasized the importance of moving from fragmented applications to systematic AI design for trustworthy real-world performance. Supported by South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and National Research Foundation, this work lays a foundation for safer, smarter AI integration.

Read the full article: https://dl.acm.org/doi/10.1145/3721437

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