Cyber Physical Systems
Formal
A cyber-physical system (CPS) is a system of collaborating computational elements controlling physical entities. The systems often include some form of sensor which can transfer attributes from the real world to the digital sphere.
Practical
A smartphone, for example, combines software, hardware, etc., with a physical device. In general, many mobile or embedded technologies or devices can be called Cyber-Physical Systems, thus applications are manifold. The systems often include some form of sensor which can transfer attributes from the real world to the digital sphere.
