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Abstract: This project develops an integrated design and simulation environment for the creation of miniature capsule robots (MCRs). An MCR is a biocompatible Cyber-Physical System (CPS) designed to operate in the human body to accomplish diagnostic or therapeutic tasks (e.g., colonoscopy, abdominal surgery, etc.). A typical MCR has to fulfill three main constraints: safety, low power operation and small size. Advances in miniaturization of electronic devices have made MCRs a reality.

Abstract:  Understanding failure in protection system using Temporal Causal Diagrams  Situational  awareness  in  large  electrical  systems  and  eventual  fault  source  identification  and  possibly prognostics is a very challenging problem. State of the art relies on a network of protection devices that include relays to detect anomalies and engage circuit breakers to isolate the faulty component(s) in the system.

Abstract: The National Science Foundation established the Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) program with the vision of developing a scientific and engineering foundation for routinely building cyber-enabled engineered systems in which cyber capability is deeply embedded at all scales, yet which remain safe, secure, and dependable -- "systems you can bet your life on." The CPS challenge spans essentially every engineering domain.