16 ◾ Cyber-Physical Systems
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As CPSs become more complex, it is essential for the systems to expand their technology
boundaries and efficiency. is can be done by using embedded systems to divide the work load
and to create a CPS that is made up of layers. Doing this reduces cost and increases efficiency.
With the system being divided into layers, it allows the overall networks to integrate more easily.
2.6.2 Unification
Today CPSs do everything from monitoring remote locations to helping in the medical field.
CPSs even go as far as to implement the distribution of power to a power grid. With all these
different applications working on different domains, they present a problem when it comes to
integration and uni ...