Control Software Engineering Approaches for Cyber-Physical Systems: A Systematic Mapping Study

作     者：Banerjee, Amar Choppella, Venkatesh 

作者机构：Int Inst Informat Technol Hyderabad India 

出 版 物：《ACM TRANSACTIONS ON CYBER-PHYSICAL SYSTEMS》 (ACM Trans. Cyber-Phys. Syst.)

年 卷 期：2025年第9卷第1期

页      面：1-33页

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主　　题：cyber-physical systems mapping study software engineering control software IoT robotics 

摘      要：Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), robotics, the Internet of Things (IoT), and automotive systems are integral to modern technology. They are characterized by their safety criticality, accuracy, and real-time control requirements. Control software plays a crucial role in achieving these objectives by managing and coordinating the operations of various sub-systems. This article presents a novel Systematic Mapping Study (SMS) for control software engineering, analyzing 115 peer-reviewed papers. The study identifies, classifies, and maps existing solutions, providing a comprehensive and structured overview for practitioners and researchers. Our contributions include (1) a unique classification of literature into six research themes-engineering phases, engineering approaches, engineering paradigms, engineering artifacts, target application domains, and engineering concerns;(2) insights into the specificity of approaches to target technologies and phases;(3) the prominence of model-driven approaches for design and testing;(4) the lack of end-to-end engineering support in existing approaches;and (5) the emerging role of agile-based methods versus the dominance of waterfall- based methods. This article s significance lies in its thorough analysis and the high-level mapping of the solution space, offering new perspectives and a detailed roadmap for future research and innovation in control software engineering. The findings will guide advancements and best practices in the field, underscoring the article s impact.