Expanding cRedible Ai empowered modeling & simulaTiOn (ERATO)

Purpose and goal

Increased use of complex CPS simulations throughout all life-cycle phases, evaluating simulation credibility is becoming more crucial. Mixing models from various domains introduces new requirements for communication, execution, and credibility assessments. The project aim to answer how combining electrical, software, data-driven, and physics-based models influence credibility and how standardized model couplings can increase credibility of results and mitigate system complexity.

Expected effects and result

The research aims to improved Modeling and Simulation (M&S) quality by enable continuous V&V and extending existing standards to enable expanded simulation use for Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). Effects of enhancing model-based development will yield optimized, energy-efficient products, enabling design of complex products through advanced testing, reduce risk, cost, and time to market via standardized solutions and will fostering interdisciplinary networks by industry-academia collaboration.

Planned approach and implementation

The project consists of three work packages: WP1 focuses on evaluating how combining electrical, software, data-driven, and physics-based models affects system credibility in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). WP2 examines how complexity in CPS simulations impacts credibility and explores solutions using existing integration and execution standards. WP3 handles project management and dissemination, including risk management, resource coordination, and engagement with standardization groups.