This book examines the potential benefits of cyber-physical systems (CPSs) and their applications for rural development. It provides an in-depth examination of theoretical concepts, in addition to presenting real-world case studies and methodological frameworks and ways of enabling effective CPS deployments in remote areas. From precision agriculture to remote healthcare, to connectivity challenges, the book highlights practical applications of CPSs and focuses on solutions to the promotion of inclusive growth. Features: Offers innovative solutions and technologies to address rural connectivity challenges, enabling effective CPS deployments in remote areas. Adopts an interdisciplinary approach, involving contributions from experts in engineering, agriculture, information technology, and more, catering to the multidisciplinary nature of CPS and rural development. Offers practical insights into successful CPS implementations in rural settings, highlighting their transformative impact on livelihoods and well-being. Discusses real-time implementation, simulations, and experiments, offering frameworks for measuring CPS performance and facilitating research and practical application. Presents theoretical concepts of CPS and evaluates trending technologies like IoT, blockchain, AI, and ML in various CPS applications, providing systematic insight into their role. This book is a reference for scholars, educators, and practitioners interested in exploring the potential of CPS for inclusive rural development.
