Fog Computing for Robotics and Industrial Automation

01.10.2017 - 30.09.2021
Research funding project

The FORA interdisciplinary, international, intersectoral network will train the next generation of researchers to lead this convergence and cross the IT-OT gap. The convergence will be achieved through the new concept of Fog Computing, which is a logical extension from Cloud Computing towards the edge of the network (where machines are located), enabling applications that demand guarantees in safety, security, and real-time behavior. Research objectives focus on: a reference system architecture for Fog Computing; resource management mechanisms and middleware for deploying mixed-criticality applications in the Fog; safety and security assurance; service-oriented application modeling and real-time machine learning. Our ambitious objectives require individuals with a unique combination of interdisciplinary and intersectoral skills. Thus, FORA's 15 ESRs will receive integrated training across key areas (computer science, electrical engineering, control engineering, industrial automation, applied mathematics and data science) necessary to fully realize the potential of Fog Computing for Industry 4.0 and will move between academic and industrial environments to promote interdisciplinary and intersectoral learning.

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Grant funds

  • European Commission (EU) H2020 I.3. MSCA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Pillar Excellent Science Framework programme Horizon 2020 European Commission Call identifier H2020-MSCA-ITN-2017 Application number 764785

Research focus

  • Distributed and Parallel Systems: 83%
  • Computer Engineering: 16%

Keywords

GermanEnglish
Cyber-physikalische SystemeCyber-physical systems
Fog ComputingFog computing
Service-orientierte Architekturenservice-oriented architectures
Auomatisierungstechnikindustrial automation
Industrie 4.0industry 4.0
Industrielle Automationindustrial automation

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